Title

Employer-Sponsored Small-Dollar Loans: An Assessment of Take-Up, Engagement, and Outcomes

Author

Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD, Washington University in St. Louis
Sophia Fox-Dichter MSW, Washington University in St. Louis
Sloane Wolter AB, Washington University in St. Louis
Jenna Hampton BSW, Washington University in St. Louis
Mathieu Despard PhD, MSW, Washington University in St. Louis
Geraldine Germain MSW, Washington University in St. Louis

Publication Date

2019

Publisher

Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis

Summary

Employees financial wellness program (EFWPs) are gaining in popularity as a strategy to address workers' financial challenges and goals beyond offering health and retirement benefits. Most workers say they are stressed about their finances¹ and a third are less productive at work because of this stress.² Although employers are increasingly interested in offering EFWPs, little research has been conducted concerning these workplace financial products and services.

Document Type

Research Brief

Original Citation

Frank-Miller, E., Fox-Dichter, S., Wolter, S., Hampton, J., Despard, M., & Germain, G. (2019). Employer- Sponsored Small-Dollar Loans: An Assessment of Take-Up, Engagement, and Outcomes. (SPI Research Report No. 19-04). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Social Policy Institute.

Notes

Permanent URL: Workforce Financial Stability Initiative (WFSI)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7936/aq84-3404

Project

Workforce Financial Stability Initiative (WFSI)

Recommended Citation

Frank-Miller, E., Fox-Dichter, S., Wolter, S., Hampton, J., Despard, M., & Germain, G. (2019). Employer- Sponsored Small-Dollar Loans: An Assessment of Take-Up, Engagement, and Outcomes. (SPI Research Report No. 19-04). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Social Policy Institute.