Name
The Financial Wellness Gap: Are We Missing What Employees Really Need?
Date
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Track
Well-Being
Session Format
Case Study
Target Attendee Experience Level
Intermediate: Hands-on and Practical Application
Description

Many employers believe they’re supporting financial wellness, but employees often feel their real needs are overlooked. In this session, we’ll explore the disconnect between employer intentions and employee realities. ABM recognized that their financial wellness initiatives weren’t fully addressing the financial hardships their workforce faced. Guided by a commitment to fostering financial stability, ABM launched an employee relief fund to provide quick, dignified financial support for employees facing financial hardship. Hear the rationale behind this decision and how ABM implemented the program to create meaningful, immediate impact Join this session and gain insights into how employee relief funds can be a cost-effective way to strengthen resilience, build trust and provide tangible support for their workforce.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the disconnect between employer financial wellness offerings and employee needs.
  • Why ABM, a large company with a diverse workforce, prioritized a non-traditional approach to employee financial support.
  • Learn how companies can leverage what they know about their workforce to develop solutions that give them what they need.
  • Learn from ABM’s experience on how to seamlessly integrate an employee relief fund into your benefits strategy.