4 spicy takes on employee benefits HR leaders can't ignore
Traditional benefits are dead, Cathy. Employees demand benefits that actually make a difference. Here are four bold, game-changing realities to shake things up because same old won't cut it anymore.
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Forget the status quo. Here are 4 spicy takes that will become the norm in 2025.
Spicy take #1: Your employees need financial stability
Let’s be real…sometimes employees do deserve more money. But does a wage increase address the root cause of financial instability or merely cover up a symptom? Your benefits package has an opportunity to provide stability that could mean pay raises wouldn’t make or break someone’s livelihood — which is a win for everyone.
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Spicy take #2: Your employees’ wellness is a business problem
Whether you like it or not, what happens outside of work impacts employees at the office. Money stress, in particular, impacts focus, morale, stress levels, physical health, mental health, retention…and much more. It’s not your fault, but it is definitely your problem.
Spicy take #3: Your financial wellness program shouldn’t be a sales pitch
Financial wellness should be a trusted resource, not another way to sell to your employees. A “financial wellness” program that leads employees to high-fee loans or commission-based advisors isn’t real support—it’s a sales tactic.
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Spicy take #4: Benefits are a superpower
While you can’t always win on compensation, you can win on benefits. Benefits are your mission and values enacted. They showcase to your employees what the company cares about and what they deem worthy to invest in. Leverage it to help your employees be their best selves — at work and at home.
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