HR.com has announced the formation of a new Advisory Board to support its upcoming State of Employee Financial Wellness 2025 research study and virtual event. This initiative responds to increasing employee financial stress, prompting HR leaders to evaluate and enhance their financial wellness programs. The advisory board comprises eight industry thought leaders from organizations including Enriched Academy, BrightDime, Waters Corporation, Transportation Federal Credit Union, CAA Club Group, Ubiquity Retirement + Savings, GoTo, and ClearPoint Health.
These experts will guide the research study and help shape the virtual event scheduled for March 6, 2025. The study aims to investigate emerging trends, challenges, and best practices in employee financial wellness. Findings will be published in a comprehensive report with detailed insights and recommendations for HR professionals, accompanied by a condensed two-page infographic for quick reference. Debbie McGrath, CEO and Chief Instigator of HR.com, stated that employee financial wellness has become increasingly vital amid economic uncertainty, and the collaboration with industry experts will illuminate financial challenges employees face while offering strategies for impactful wellness programs.
The virtual event will feature a day of informative sessions led by subject matter experts in employee financial wellness, providing HR professionals with valuable insights and strategies to strengthen their organizations' programs. HR.com's HR Research Institute regularly produces annual "State of the Industry" reports on various HR topics. The previous report on this subject, HR.com's State of Employee Financial Wellness 2024, is available for download along with other free research reports and infographics at https://hr.com/researchinstitute.
The advisory board formation and upcoming research highlight the growing significance of employee financial wellness in contemporary workplaces. With persistent economic uncertainties, organizations are acknowledging the necessity to support employees' financial well-being to sustain productivity, alleviate stress, and enhance overall job satisfaction. For HR professionals and business leaders seeking to stay informed about latest trends and best practices in employee financial wellness, participation in the virtual event and access to research findings will offer valuable insights to help develop and implement effective financial wellness programs that address evolving workforce needs.
As employee benefits landscapes continue to evolve, initiatives like HR.com's State of Employee Financial Wellness 2025 study play a critical role in directing HR professionals and organizations toward creating more supportive and financially secure work environments for employees. The research outcomes could influence how vendors design and market financial wellness solutions, potentially driving demand for integrated services that address comprehensive employee financial health. This development signals to HR vendors that financial wellness is becoming a cornerstone of modern talent management strategies, creating opportunities for innovative products and services that help organizations mitigate financial stress's impact on workforce performance and retention.
