Case Study: How a Leading Hospital System Strengthened Workforce Stability
In healthcare, supporting caregivers through financial hardship reflects mission and values. Most hospital systems have thoughtful programs in place — from hardship funds to broader wellbeing initiatives — to respond when unexpected challenges arise. But as economic pressures increase, many leaders are recognizing that for many caregivers, financial strain is not limited to a single […]
Why the Next Big Win in Benefits Is Supporting Employees’ Everyday Money Problems
With nearly 80% of workers concerned with basic expenses such as groceries and childcare, regardless of income, more employers are prioritizing benefits that support employees’ everyday money problems. In fact, about half of employers plan to have a comprehensive financial program in place by next year. But designing this type of financial benefits strategy requires […]
The Workforce Health Crisis Hospital Systems Can’t Ignore
Healthcare leaders are facing an increasingly difficult workforce reality: rising turnover, persistent burnout, staffing instability, and growing concerns about care quality. These challenges are often framed as labor shortages or workload problems. But emerging research suggests a deeper, less visible driver — financial instability among frontline and direct care workers. Recent findings from Mercer and […]
Millions of Workers Are Losing Health Coverage. Employers Can’t Ignore It.
As of January 1, 2026, enhanced federal subsidies that made Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans more affordable for nearly 20 million Americans have expired, resulting in significantly higher premiums for many workers who rely on individual coverage. While the Senate is set to vote on a bill that could extend the subsidies, Newsweek reports […]
Why Rising Utility Costs Are a Red Flag for Employers
As winter nears, rising utility costs are pushing millions of working families to a financial breaking point. Past-due utility balances rose nearly 10% year over year, according to Politico Nearly 6 million households will soon have utility debt reported to collections Heating costs could rise by as much as 20% this winter, according to the National Energy […]
Employees Need Human Support to Improve Their Financial Health
Many companies offer employees financial wellness programs with budgeting tools, webinars, and most recently, AI- driven coaching and advice. These tools may look like support – but they don’t help with money emergencies, such as when an employee’s car breaks down, rent is overdue, or their account is drained before the next payday. Those examples […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traditional Employee Financial Wellness Programs Are Failing. Here’s Why.
Every year, nearly $90 billion is invested in employee workplace wellness programs, according to Financial Health Network’s “Wellbeing in the Workplace” report. Yet, just 30% of employees are financially healthy – the lowest level seen since 2019. On top of that, the World Health Organization estimates that employee financial stress still costs employers around the […]