Employee Perspectives on Emergency Savings Programs AARP Public Policy Institute

Saving at Work for a Rainy Day Perspectives from Employees

Many companies are considering employee financial wellness as part of their benefits and compensation strategy. Helping workers build emergency savings is one tactic that is gaining popularity. The AARP Public Policy Institute fielded a national survey to test the appeal of a payroll-deduction rainy day savings program among employees. The survey also identified the program features that are most important to workers. On September 20, 2018, leading behavioral economist Warren Cormier reviewed the survey findings. A discussion with providers and policy experts followed. (PDF) Related resource: Speakers: · Warren Cormier, CEO, Boston Research Technologies; Executive Director, DCIIA Retirement Research Center · , Vice President Employee Benefits, USI Insurance Services · , Senior Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute · , Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute · , Director of Federal Policy, Prosperity Now · , Executive Director, NEST Insight

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