According to an article from the Globe & Mail (February 27, 2009), more and more HR
Professionals are experiencing greater degrees of concerns from their employees about
personal well-being than ever before.
It’s a trend a lot more employers are witnessing as anxious employees bring their increasing
financial troubles to work with them, posting greater challenges for employers [HR
professionals] in keeping staff focused, productive, motivated and on the job as the
recession deepens.
Employers are beginning [or should think about] providing information about group &
pension benefit plans on their intranet site. Some employers have distributed memos to
remind employees to use their employer-assistance programs if need be.
What can employers / HR professionals do NOW! Some tips:
 Help employees understand
 Offer workplace-based financial education programs. Encourage the use of employee
assistance programs
 Enhance engagement
 Increase communication
To read the article in its entirety, please click on the link below:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090227.CAWORKPLACE27/TPStory/?
query=tavia+grant
The ideal solution to consider: The Retirement 101® Educational Program.
To learn more about this program, please contact:
Mark Diatel
Financial Advisor, Retirement 101® Program Instructor
\"95% of the attendees said they would recommend the Retirement 101 Program to others\"
T: (416) 270-1343
E: markd@a-q.com
W: www.a-q.com