Financial Wellness: Measuring Value

There’s no easy way to calculate a return on investment from financial wellness programs. Survey respondents are clearly struggling to measure program value. This is especially challenging, since measurement of value is imperative for initiatives that require employer investment.

When deciding whether financial wellness is worth offering and how the program should be designed, any recommended course of action will depend on a detailed assessment of the workforce’s needs. During that process, some organizations will see value in such programs, while others are hesitant to make that commitment. In either case, HR professionals will need to work closely with c-suite executives to plot a course for measurable results. While there’s no guarantee that financial wellness will have a positive impact on any organization’s bottom line, survey respondents seem to agree about the potential benefits associated with achieving full engagement from their employees.