Video – 3 Fiduciary Action Items During Turbulent Times
- Bjork Group
COVID-19 has brought many updates, changes, and challenges, and we know the stress this can place on a plan sponsor.
COVID-19 has brought many updates, changes, and challenges, and we know the stress this can place on a plan sponsor.
It is normal for working Americans to experience some form of financial hardship.
By choosing to offer your employees a 401(k) plan, you’re sending a powerful message — that you’re invested in their future and committed to helping them work towards financial security in their retirement.
Offering a retirement plan shows your employees that you are committed to helping them save for their future. A matching formula is a great way to give a little bit more to your employees and increase contributions!
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly shaken our economy to the core. Many businesses have struggled to keep their doors open which has caused unemployment claims to soar. Record unemployment, coupled with a U.S. society that has an average household savings account of about $8,800[1], has many people looking to their retirement savings as a “piggy bank” for necessary funds to keep their heads above water.
A good total rewards program helps you attract and retain the best possible talent for your organization. Add a great workplace culture and environment and you could be on your way to becoming an employer of choice among job-seekers.
The first half of this year has been like nothing we have ever seen before --from record high employment to record unemployment, stimulus packages, the CARES Act, and of course the pandemic itself!
How can you help your employees that are drowning in debt, save more today?
We’ve all heard the golden rule of personal finance, “Pay yourself first.” It means putting money into savings before you do anything else. Your plan participants often need a light nudge to go the extra mile to save, and we’re here to help!
If you’re having difficulty with all of the changes and to-dos regarding COVID-19 and how you manage your plan, you’re not alone!