$10 Trillion in Lost Productivity Globally. Here’s The Lever Most CHROs Aren’t Pulling.

2026 Gallup data confirms what BrightPlan has been tracking for years: the global workforce is increasingly disengaged, destabilized, and financially stressed. And most organizations are ignoring a key lever that could actually help. This post articulates the thinking behind “Employee Financial Health and Workforce Stability,” a roundtable discussion at The Conference Board’s CHRO Summit: TurningContinue reading “$10 Trillion in Lost Productivity Globally. Here’s The Lever Most CHROs Aren’t Pulling.”

Privacy and Trust: The Foundation of AI-Powered Financial Wellness

Privacy and Trust: The Foundation of AI-Powered Financial Wellness

As organizations expand their financial wellness strategies, AI-powered financial wellness platforms are becoming a central part of the solution. Intelligent coaching, personalized nudges, and real-time guidance allow employers to scale meaningful support across a diverse workforce. Adoption is accelerating. According to The Hartford’s 2025 Future of Benefits Study, 34 percent of employers added financial wellbeingContinue reading “Privacy and Trust: The Foundation of AI-Powered Financial Wellness”

Financial Wellness Month: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Financial Wellness Month: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

During the new year, our focus tends to shift to physical and mental health. (After all, what better way to start the new year fresh than by committing to building healthier habits?) However, the new year is also a great time to commit to improving our financial health as well. Financial wellness is just asContinue reading “Financial Wellness Month: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being”