August: Financial Wellbeing Month at Step Up
We all know the feeling: that nagging worry about money that can creep into our thoughts and impact our overall wellbeing. Financial stress is a common challenge, affecting people from all walks of life. At Step Up, we believe that supporting our staff’s financial wellbeing is essential for creating a happy, healthy, and productive workforce.
Why Financial Wellbeing Matters
Financial worries can have a significant impact on mental and physical health. It can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even physical symptoms like headaches and sleep disturbances. When our staff are feeling financially secure, they are better equipped to focus on their work, build positive relationships with colleagues, and provide exceptional support to the young people in our care.
Step Up’s Commitment to Financial Wellbeing
This August, we’re shining a spotlight on financial wellbeing and highlighting the steps we’re taking to support our staff. We recognise that financial circumstances are unique to each individual, so we offer a range of resources and support to help everyone.
Our Support Includes:
Medicash Healthcare Plan: Our comprehensive healthcare plan provides access to a range of benefits, including dental, optical, and physiotherapy care. This can help to manage unexpected healthcare costs.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Through our Medicash plan, staff have access to confidential counselling and support on a variety of issues, including financial planning and debt management. Our EAP offers practical advice, tools, and resources to help you take control of your finances.
Financial Education and Resources: We’re committed to providing our staff with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions, signposting them to resources and local support organisations who can help with budgeting, saving, and managing finances.
Open Communication: We encourage open and honest conversations about financial wellbeing within our organisation. Our management team is available to listen to concerns and explore potential solutions together.
By prioritising financial wellbeing, we’re investing in the overall health and happiness of our staff. We believe that a financially secure workforce is a stronger, more resilient team, better equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people we support.
