The Gender Gap is Still Very Real in Workplace Financial Wellness Programs
The majority of women (55%) hold their investments in an economic downturn as compared to 40% of men.
- The majority of women (55%) hold their investments in an economic downturn as compared to 40% of men.
- When comparing what employees are looking for from these programs – and how they’re using them – the results were uneven by gender.
- Women employees (40%) are more likely than men (32%) to say financial wellness feels like “being at peace (without financial stress).” And yet, significantly more men (28%) than women (18%) report a reduction in their own stress levels due to the financial wellness programs at their companies.
- “At the end of the day, companies offer financial wellness programs so their employees can feel just that — financially well.