This article by Randy Stram for Employee Benefit News discusses the drop in the percentage of employees who say they feel in control of their finances, and how employers can help through healthcare benefits education.
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With open enrollment around the corner, now is the time for employers to address concerns about financial well-being through benefits education. "Nearly half of employees are confused about their benefits and stressed by the enrollment process, MetLife found." The five strategies suggested by Stram include:
- Personalize benefits communications to make them relevant.
- Leverage benefit communication firms to drive participation and engagement.
- Make financial wellness a priority.
- Explain lesser-known benefits.
- Offer a broad array of benefits to drive loyalty.
Learn more about how employers can keep employees engaged in the open enrollment process, and the benefits of doing so, in the Nonstop Best Practices Guide for Engaging with Your Employees About Healthcare Benefits: