Situation
In 2021, the Allegan County human resources team realized they needed to provide more information related to Financial Wellness. Educational sessions hadn’t been well attended and employees weren’t always seeing how short-term financial hurdles could jeopardize retirement success.
Process
The human resources team brainstormed what they could do to get people more information on the topic of Financial Wellness.
Strategy
The County held a “30 Days of Financial Wellness” event. Each week would have a different theme of education including:
- Savings
- Investing
- Healthcare
Results
Employee engagement increased, helping them to better understand and maximize their retirement benefits. Employees reported learning about how their benefits contribute to Financial Wellness and found the information they were presented with helpful.