{"id":2180,"date":"2019-09-09T17:55:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T09:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=2180"},"modified":"2019-09-10T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T04:58:35","slug":"how-a-financial-wellness-program-helps-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/how-a-financial-wellness-program-helps-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"3 ways a financial wellness program helps improve your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2019\/aug\/25\/is-a-global-recession-coming-here-are-seven-warning-signs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global economic instability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has many worried that an economic recession is around the corner, financial stress is fast becoming the most significant stress factor for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial stress takes a toll on your employee\u2019s physical and mental health, which can damage your business\u2019s productivity, turnover rate, and insurance costs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where financial wellness programs come in. Financial wellness programs offer consultation and advice to employees on how to manage their daily expenses while also saving for the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we will explore 3 ways these programs can help both your employees and your business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/insurance-plans\/business-insurance\/?campSource=PPHK-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content_banner&utm_campaign=Blog_Banner&utm_content=company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WP-Banner-revamp-final-20221207_4.-Business-final.jpg?resize=700%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Company insurance banner\" width=\"700\" height=\"303\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Increasing productivity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial instability can lead to lower employee engagement, distractions, and increased absenteeism, which can have a serious impact on your business\u2019s productivity and profitability. Morgan Stanley\u2019s recent survey on financial wellness found that nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morganstanley.com\/press-releases\/morgan-stanley-study-finds-that-financial-wellness-is-an-opportu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% of employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are distracted at work by financial issues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statistics.gov.hk\/pub\/B11302522013XXXXB0100.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13% of those within working age and 17.8% of those retired reported that they were very financially unstable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, a survey conducted by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/private-company-services\/publications\/assets\/pwc-2019-employee-wellness-survey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that stressed employees are more likely to be less productive than other employees, with 26% of all surveyed employees admitting that financial stress has an impact on productivity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial wellness programs are designed to help employees address these concerns. From offering advice on expenses and savings management to protecting against future financial losses, these programs can help reduce distractions employees experience at work and increase your business\u2019s productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Reducing employee turnover and attracting young talent<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from reduced productivity, financial concerns can also lead to employees switching jobs, even if the pay rise is minimal. For a 35-year-old employee with two children and a mortgage to pay off, having a financial wellness program available at your company can be the difference between him staying and leaving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/private-company-services\/publications\/assets\/pwc-2019-employee-wellness-survey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwC\u2019s survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that 78% of employees who are stressed about their finances stated they would be attracted to another company that cares more about financial wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial wellbeing programs can also help you attract young talent to reinvigorate your company. For instance, Millennials and Gen Xers are starting to actively look for companies that offer financial wellbeing programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These younger professionals have heavy financial burdens on their shoulders. Meeting monthly bill payments and paying off student loan debts are financial challenges that many younger talents face. For this reason, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/private-company-services\/publications\/assets\/pwc-2019-employee-wellness-survey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millennials and Gen Xers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are likely to be attracted to a company that cares more about their financial wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From older employees trying to save up for retirement to millennials who are struggling to pay for their daily spendings, financial wellness programs are becoming more relevant and crucial to retaining and attracting talent than ever before.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Lowering insurance premiums<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of their age, financial stress can lead to serious health issues for your employees. For one, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/news\/how-avoid-health-risks-come-with-financial-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migraine and cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are well-known stress-associated diseases that are on the rise. That\u2019s not all. Money problems are also associated with insomnia and mental health issues, such as depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cities like Hong Kong, where the cost of living continues to climb to new heights, the worry of not having enough money for expenses is becoming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/lifestyle\/health-beauty\/article\/1884232\/top-causes-stress-hong-kong-people-are-money-and-self\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the most stressful factor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a person\u2019s life.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your business, these issues all translate to high health insurance premiums. More stressed employees mean more health insurance claims, which leads to higher insurance costs for your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, there are plenty of employee benefits solutions that include financial wellness programs. Choosing the correct program for your employees can significantly reduce your employees\u2019 financial stress and, in turn, lower health insurance premiums.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the best financial wellness program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various companies offering financial wellness programs throughout Hong Kong. Figuring out the correct type of program for your employees and your budget can be a burdensome task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, getting a full review of the market, comparing costs and benefits, as well as figuring out how financial wellness programs are included as part of employee benefit solutions can be both costly and time-consuming.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By consulting our experts at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can get free comparisons of different employee benefits solutions today. With 19 years of experience, you will have a knowledgeable advisor by your side to consult you on the most suitable employee benefits solution for your company.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/company-insurance-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customized employee benefits solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our clients by working with top insurers throughout the world. To learn more about financial wellness programs and other employee benefits, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Pacific Prime Hong Kong or visit us at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more detailed information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/?campSource=PPHK-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta_banner&utm_campaign=Blog_Banner&utm_content=corporate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1278\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/HK-BANNER-Business.jpg?resize=700%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Corporate insurance banner\" width=\"700\" height=\"303\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the global economic instability has many worried that an economic recession is around the corner, financial stress is fast becoming the most significant stress factor for employees. 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