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Battered by inflation and rising costs, employees are asking for more financial support. Higher wages and richer rewards and benefits aren’t always feasible, but there are still steps counties can take to help their workforce manage debt and develop sound financial strategies. We’ll discuss the steps you can take to support employee financial wellbeing, reduce financial stress, and improve retention

Areas of focus:
  • Employee financial stress and why it matters
  • What employees say they want to support their financial wellbeing priorities
  • How to develop a financial wellbeing strategy
  • Real solutions that can enhance employee financial resiliency
  • Proven engagement tactics to support your programs

Speakers

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Ruth Hunt

Principal, Buck's Engagement Practice & Global Wellbeing Thought Leader
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Tom Kelly

Principal, Buck's Health Practice

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