Arian Beyzaei

More and more organizations are offering mental health and wellness programs for their staff, which is great to see. However, one topic that continues to be overlooked, which impacts all staff and their families, is Financial Stress. When we speak to leaders, they are often surprised to hear that financial stress is one of the leading causes of workplace distraction, absenteeism, and mental health issues amongst Canadians. Learning Objectives: -The current financial state of Canadian employees. -Challenges and solutions organizations face when implementing wellness programs. -How your wellness program can help with recruitment, retention and culture. -How to create a strong business case for your wellness program. -Financial wellness ideas you can share with your staff.