Safe, Affordable Financial Tools Are a Lifeline for Employees — If Employers Provide Them
Across the country, employees are under enormous financial strain. As Jennifer Tescher, founder and CEO of the Financial Health Network, explained in Forbes: “More than half of Americans spent as much as or more than their income over the past year, and nearly a third of households reported falling behind on at least one bill […]
The New Reality of Benefits: How Forward-Thinking Employers Are Managing Cost, Complexity, and Care in 2025
Healthcare costs are rising. Employee expectations are shifting. And the way organizations manage benefits is undergoing a fundamental reset. In “Strategically Managing Health and Wellbeing Costs in 2025,” WTW makes a compelling case for a more strategic approach to benefits. The most effective leaders today aren’t reacting; they’re reimagining. They’re using benefits to drive engagement, […]
How Financial Stress Is Driving Benefits Choices
“What does the price of eggs have to do with annual enrollment?” Mercer asked that question recently, and the answer is: more than you might think. With 70% of employees considered not financially healthy, many of your employees are currently struggling with the cost of housing, groceries, and everyday essentials. As open enrollment season approaches, […]
Brightside Makes the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
With 2,772% Revenue Growth Since 2021, Brightside ranks No.137 on the list Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Brightside is No.137 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a […]
The Healthcare Cost Crisis is Growing – But Employers Aren’t Powerless
U.S. employers started this year expecting their healthcare costs to jump 8% — the highest increase in more than a decade, according to the Business Group on Health (BGH). Unfortunately, that expectation became reality. Even more concerning, BGH’s president and CEO said they don’t “anticipate trend abatement for 2026.” It’s no wonder that WTW’s 2025 […]
The Student Loan Squeeze on Employers Is Only Getting Tighter
The cost of student loan debt has always shown up in your workforce in the form of financial stress, reduced productivity, and increased turnover. But after the sweeping federal policy changes passed in early July 2025, the student loan landscape has shifted again. With hardship protections eliminated and millions of student loan borrowers already delinquent, […]
Brightside vs. Traditional Financial Coaching: What’s the Difference?
Financial coaching has become a staple in many employee financial wellbeing strategies, with nearly half of employers surveyed by EBRI saying they offer it. Yet many employers don’t recognize that this model is only suited for a small fraction of their workforce – the 30% of employees who are financially healthy. Keep reading to learn why […]
Health Equity and Financial Health: The Link Employers Can’t Ignore
Many employers have made bold commitments to health equity in recent years, investing in mental health, addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), and building more inclusive benefits packages. In fact, Brown & Brown estimates that 95% of employers have adopted at least one strategy to improve health equity among diverse employee populations. Yet one key […]
Brightside Named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces List
Annual list recognizes the businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture. Brightside, the only Financial Care solution for employers, has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list for the third consecutive year, honoring companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and […]
Less Employee Financial Stress, Fewer HR Challenges
HR Executive’s 2025 report reveals that 76% of HR professionals said their stress is rising – and for good reason. HR leaders today are carrying the weight of the entire employee experience, while juggling tighter budgets, leaner teams, and growing concerns about safety incidents, turnover, and burnout. Providing employees with a benefit that addresses their […]