Can You Change Your Workforce Culture to Increase Their Financial Wellness?

November 20, 2012

No matter how much financial education you provide to your workforce, ultimately it is up to your employees themselves to alter their financial bad habits and focus on improving their financial well-being.  It all starts with creating a culture of accountability, according to best-selling author Roger Connors. I was fortunate to pick up a free copy of his book Change the Culture, Change the Game a few months ago at the SHRM Annual Expo in Atlanta.  Although some of you might disagree, one of the things I like most about attending these conferences is the ability to visit all the vendors’ booths, find out what’s new in the benefits arena, and best of all, collect the freebies and giveaways.  At one of the booths, Roger Connors was autographing his latest book, where he outlines a breakthrough strategy for energizing your workforce and creating accountability for results.  Continue reading “Can You Change Your Workforce Culture to Increase Their Financial Wellness?”

What It Takes to Have a Winning Benefits Communications Plan for Your Employees

October 25, 2011

Congratulations to the most recent PSCA Signature Award Winners for 2011!  The Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America (PSCA) announced the winners of their Signature Awards at a special presentation at its 64th Annual National Conference at The Mirage in Las Vegas last month, to honor excellence in plan communication and education.  This year, the Signature Award judges recognized 48 winners in 18 categories, based on how companies design, manage, and provide defined contribution communication and investment education to plan participants.  Signature Award judges carefully review how effective the campaign was at achieving its goals and I’m proud to say that 3 employers that I have worked closely with over the past few years, were recognized as 2011 Signature Award Winners. Continue reading “What It Takes to Have a Winning Benefits Communications Plan for Your Employees”