Today’s workforce spans five distinct generations, and each age group, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, has vastly different financial needs and concerns that will demand employers’ attention in a post-pandemic world.
Workers today are feeling extreme financial stress — the pandemic has exacerbated perceptions of the financial outlook, with 83% of adults feeling stressed due to high inflation, according to the American Psychological Association. Despite concerns, only about 50% of employees are willing to talk to their managers about their finances. To help, employees need to tailor benefits more specifically to employee needs and invest in financial literacy programs.
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With such a diverse workforce, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for ensuring financial health. But with the right approach, employers can help every generation with their financial problems.
