OECD Longevity Readiness Tool for Employers

We talk a lot about the Longevity Economy and the extraordinary economic contributions of people 50 and older. But the flip side of that story is this: are our workplaces actually ready for longer working lives? The Longevity Readiness Tool, a new @OECD Social and @AARP initiative, is a free diagnostic that helps employers find out. It covers Recruitment & Attracting Talent, Training, Job Quality, and Health & Safety, benchmarked against internationally comparable data from OECD member countries. Demographic change is an opportunity, and this tool helps ensure organizations show up for it: https://lnkd.in/eVK2_7fK @AARP Policy, Research, and Thought Leadership @Peter Rundlet @Jeffrey Gullo #LongevityReadiness #LongevityEconomy #AgingWorkforce #FutureOfWork #LongevityDividend #AgeingWorkforce #WorkforceLongevity

The collective stress of the US workforce is very palpable these days. Job losses to Ai, volatile economic data, over-reaching government and other unsettling news are affecting employees and their families. NYL Group Benefit Solutions has created an impactful resource for employers to help their employees with benefits and resources that support their well-being. Learn more below.

If You Work in HR and Ignore Financial Stress… You’re Quietly Losing Your Best People Read that again. Not because your culture isn’t strong. Not because your benefits aren’t competitive. But because your employees are going home every night carrying a weight you can’t see on any engagement survey. Financial stress. It shows up as: • Distraction during the workday • Increased absenteeism • Lower productivity • Higher turnover • Burnout that no wellness app can fix And here’s the hard truth most organizations avoid: You can’t build a high-performing workforce on top of financial instability. Yet many HR teams still treat financial wellness as a “nice to have” instead of what it really is: A responsibility. Because when an employee is: Living paycheck to paycheck Confused about their benefits Unsure how to protect their income Lacking a clear financial path They’re not just stressed… they’re limited. And limited employees don’t create exceptional organizations. The companies that are getting this right understand something powerful: Financial clarity creates confidence. Confidence drives performance. Performance fuels retention. This isn’t about selling products. It’s about education. It’s about giving your people the tools to: • Understand their benefits • Protect their income • Build a real plan • Feel in control of their future Because when you do that… You don’t just support your employees — You unlock them. If you’re in HR, the question isn’t “Should we offer financial wellness?” It’s: “Can we afford not to?” If you’re ready to bring real financial education to your team (at no cost), let’s connect. www.mmeducators.org

Today, we released our first 2026 Benefits & Beyond study, focused on building financial resilience at a time of rising costs. The findings are a reminder that employees need to feel informed, supported, and confident as they navigate today’s economic pressure. When financial, medical and mental health resources are aligned and clearly communicated, benefits can make a real difference. This matters because 68% of employees reported experiencing at least some financial stress over the past 12 months, often shaping decisions that affect their overall well-being. Read the full study to explore the findings and what they mean for employers and their workforces: https://lnkd.in/e8W5ayYK

Financial stress has wide-ranging workforce implications, with employees feeling increasing uncertainty about their future financial health—creating a ripple effect at work. Knowing what their specific stressors are helps employers prioritize workforce needs. Find out more in Benefits & Beyond https://on.pru/42m95ZE #BenefitsandBeyond #WorkplaceBenefits #GroupInsurance

The 2026 global financial wellbeing report is here. ⏳ Financial volatility has become embedded in everyday life. But as pressure grows, employees’ ability to manage their finances is not keeping pace. Based on insights from 11,510 employees across 17 countries, this year’s research reveals a workforce that is increasingly aware of financial pressure – but increasingly unable to act. 📉 Financial literacy has fallen 22% in three years ⚠️ Employees with lower financial literacy are less likely to have emergency savings, more likely to overspend, and feel financially vulnerable 💥 Life events like becoming a parent, health setbacks, and job loss are exposing just how fragile financial resilience has become The research uncovers key employee trends shaping financial wellbeing in 2026 – from declining financial capability and growing indifference, to the critical role employers can play in driving action. 📥 Download the report to explore the trends shaping employee financial wellbeing globally and what they mean for employers. https://hubs.li/Q04g4_2K0 #financialwellbeing #employeetrends #globaltrends #financialwellbeingresearch

We excited to share the results of our most recent collaboration with OECD and AARP. The Longevity Readiness Tool is designed to help organizations strengthen their approach to an aging workforce. The combination of a questionnaire and data explorer allows employers to benchmark practices across recruitment, retention, training, job quality, and health, and identify where action is needed to support longer, more productive working lives. https://lnkd.in/e76__zcr

Financial stress follows employees to work, and forward-thinking organizations are developing a more comprehensive benefits strategy. In this month’s HUB EDGE, we discuss how financial wellbeing directly impacts productivity, reduces risk & strengthens workforce performance with data-driven insights. https://ow.ly/iwBJ50YYYuR #HUBEDGE #FinancialWellbeing #EmployeeBenefits

Financial stress follows employees to work, and forward-thinking organizations are developing a more comprehensive benefits strategy. In this month’s HUB EDGE, we discuss how financial wellbeing directly impacts productivity, reduces risk & strengthens workforce performance with data-driven insights. https://ow.ly/l4np50YZ7ch #HUBEDGE #FinancialWellbeing #EmployeeBenefits

Financial stress follows employees to work, and forward-thinking organizations are developing a more comprehensive benefits strategy. In this month’s HUB EDGE, we discuss how financial wellbeing directly impacts productivity, reduces risk & strengthens workforce performance with data-driven insights. https://ow.ly/HA3c30sVKCZ #HUBEDGE #FinancialWellbeing #EmployeeBenefits