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Reducing turnover and improving retention are key goals for HR and Benefits teams. But when used as an ROI metric to justify budget, the metrics are rarely taken seriously. Why? Because so few companies share the underlying data to backup their metrics. Our analytics team put together a 3-page whitepaper that shares exactly how we measure Northstar’s impact on retention, and breaks it down by product usage. 📥 Download here: https://lnkd.in/egv4CAzV #financialwellness #employeeretention

What's the difference between a financial coach and a financial planner? What's a CFP®? What does RIA have to do with it? And why all the acronyms? 🤔 If you're evaluating a financial wellness solution, these questions have probably crossed your mind! To help make sense of it all, we shared: ▶️ The credentials Northstar holds and why we chose them ▶️ What those credentials mean for you and your employees ▶️ What you might want to look for in a financial wellbeing vendor 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEdfkGim

HR and Benefits teams, how often do employees come to you with questions about their personal finances and benefits? Questions like: 🤔 Which healthcare plan should I choose? 💸 How much should I contribute to my 401k? 📈 What should I do with my RSUs/stock options? These questions are critical to how employees navigate and utilize the full value of their total rewards, but answering them can be legally tricky, time-consuming, and beyond the typical scope of your role. Join us on on December 11th to discuss why employers shouldn't advise employees on complex financial decisions—and the risks of doing so. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9XZdT-W

Financial health is deeply connected with mental health, insurance, and more. Aligning your benefits can deliver comprehensive support that meets your team’s full needs. Sheila ☕ Krueger (she/her/ella), MBA, CCP & Britt Barney break it down: 1️⃣ Benefits don’t exist in a silo—For example, financial decisions impact physical health, insurance affects family planning, financial stability plays a role in mental health. 2️⃣ Aligned benefits = greater support—When benefits solutions work together, employees get more value and clarity. 3️⃣ Personalized guidance—Employees need tailored support that fits their unique circumstances, not what their company thinks they need. #employeebenefits #financialwellbeing

“Employees want to work for companies that align with their values. And we’re seeing a lot of that with millennials and beyond. They’re choosing their employers based on that, but then also on different policies, like parental leave, fertility and family building benefits, and flexible work schedules” - Corrinne Hobbs, MBA 👉 Inclusive benefits aren't just a trend—they're essential for attracting and retaining talent. From Day One brought together an incredible group of leaders to discuss why benefits—whether it’s financial planning, wellness initiatives, or flexible parental leave—are key to creating a culture of inclusivity and building a diverse team. 💡 Hear more insights from Anitha Dhanwada, Britt Barney, Corrinne Hobbs, MBA, Gillian Plummer, and Deb Foley, on how to create a benefits package that ensures everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed: https://lnkd.in/eKkzAwbu #employeebenefits #talentacquisition #financialwellness #inclusion

CEO & Co-Founder William Peng shares his "why" behind starting Northstar—a journey shaped by his own experience navigating the dizzying array of financial choices we all face. From managing student loans to choosing the right health insurance, the decisions we make about our finances are overwhelming. Will’s story isn’t unique—millions of employees face these same challenges, often without access to personalized guidance. 💫 At Northstar, we want to simplify the complex world of personal finance for everyone, regardless of income or situation. 🎙️ From Vator with Bambi Francisco #personalfinance #financialadvice #studentloans #healthinsurance

It’s not too late to improve your open enrollment! ⏰ Our team identified 4 ways you can better position your benefits to help increase enrollment and adoption: 1️⃣ Translate your benefits details - remove ALL industry terms and jargon 2️⃣ Share employer vs employee costs - show how much you contribute so employees can see the total value 3️⃣ Highlight use cases and example scenarios - skip the personas and instead list the different ways employees can use the benefit 4️⃣ Provide personalized support from a professional - enable employees to ask a CFP® personal questions ⬇️ See examples of each of these in practice in our free guide on open enrollment: https://lnkd.in/ex4sXcHQ

Your benefits package could be the key to leveling up your employee’s financial game—are you helping them make the most of it?💡 Northstar's Manager of Financial Planning, John Smith, CFP®, shares how our financial advisors can help employees leverage the perks available from their employer—before spending extra out-of-pocket. #financialwellbeing #employeebenefits

Ciao! Bonjour! Hallo! 👋 Meet some of Northstar’s financial advisors around the world - no matter what time zone you’re in. Just like in the US, employees are paired 1-on-1 with a local financial advisor who holds the CFP® certification or, if it isn’t available in their country, the required local equivalent. 🌎 Northstar is available in 42 countries and counting! #financialwellness #globalbenefits

Last week we hosted a private dinner for 20+ Benefits leaders in the Bay Area to connect and take a much-needed break from open enrollment planning. Two major themes came up in conversation throughout the night: 🙋 Employees are asking Benefits and HR more questions about their finances: - People seem to care more about their finances than surveys suggest they might - The younger generation of the workforce has been a big driver of these questions - Employees expect more financial support from their employer than they did 5+ years ago 🌍 Providing benefits that are relevant to the country your employees are in: - Parity of benefits should be more about impact than providing the exact same experience - It’s most important to meet the unique needs of your employees, regardless of where they live - Providing a country-specific benefit can be more cost-effective and impactful than offering a one-size-fits-all solution across all countries Big thank you to Elle Meza for an engaging fireside chat with William Peng about personalizing your benefits, and to all who took the time to be there with us! #benefits #totalrewards #financialwellness