Publication Date

7-26-2017

Summary

Using insights from employers and employees to generate evidence on employee financial wellness programs (EFWPs), this research report illustrates findings from a mixed-methods study assessing the potential of these programs to increase the financial stability of American workers. The research team surveyed employers that offered or were interested in offering an EFWP and subsequently conducted in-depth interviews with a subsample of those employers to acquire a greater understanding of survey responses. Further, the research team conducted intensive case studies, examining the relationship between EFWP providers and their clients as well as the dynamics of program delivery. These case studies benefitted from administrative data on employees’ participation in their employer’s EFWP. Lastly, as part of a module within the Household Financial Survey of the Refund to Savings Initiative, the research team gathered individual-level survey data from low- and moderate-income employees to understand their interests in and experiences with EFWPs.

Document Type

Research Report

Category

Financial Inclusion

Subarea

Financial Behaviors

Original Citation

Frank-Miller, E., Covington, M., Despard, M. R., Hannon, G., & Grinstein-Weiss, M. (2017). Employee Financial Wellness Programs Project: Comprehensive report of findings (CSD Research Report No. 17-31). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Project

Employee Financial Wellness Programs

Keywords

Employee Financial Wellness Programs, financial education, financial knowledge, financial literacy, financial stress, financial wellness, Refund to Savings (RS), Household Financial Survey (HFS)

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