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Financial Fitness Research Paper

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Have you heard about the new workout in the workplace? It's called financial fitness. So, what exactly is financial fitness, why are employers increasing the presence of such programs and how do they work?

Employees are wanting more than basic retirement resources these days; they are looking for help with basic budgeting, debt management and investment. They want to know what is needed to be financially secure enough to buy a house and be prepared for saving for any potential health issues. Currently, a little more than half of employers offer at least one of those services to their employees, according to a new report from benefits consulting firm Awn Hewitt. It is estimated that by the end of the year, 77% of large and mid-size companies will offer at least one financial wellness program and 52% will offer programs in three or more categories.

Financial wellness programs are going beyond offering basic tools and expanding into areas of specific concern for employees. Some may get the opportunity to meet with a financial planner and …show more content…

Four out of five financial executives agree that having a financially secure workforce is a benefit to the company. 78% feel that employers should assist employees achieve financial wellness during their working years. Having a financial wellness program not only benefits the employee, but also the employer. Employees are more productive at work and less anxious. Currently, 46% admit that they spend at least 2-3 hours a week on personal financial matters while at work and one out of five report missing at least a day of work in the past year to tend to financial matters. Financial stress also has an impact on the health of the employee. People who are stressed about finances are twice as likely to have a heart attack and 44% are more likely to suffer from

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