Work/Life Solutions - UWBEC

Dedicated to improving workplace productivity, retention, attendance, financial stability and well-being for employees. Based on a proven program model, it seeks to help fix non-work related issues that contribute to decreased job performance and workplace attrition through an innovative set of on-site solutions. This is accomplished through three main elements:

• Resource Coordinators are the point of access for all the services of the program, they act as an in-person/virtual services resource working with employees to prioritize and create action plans to overcome obstacles, available by, text, e-mail, or phone call, connects employees with service organizations and programs available in Erie County. Employees can get the help they need at work rather than taking time off and trying to find the right service providers.

• Financial Education Classes: Resource Coordinators are certified as Financial Coaches and are trained in both financial literacy skills and coaching skills, financially focused classes provided as needed by the employer, subject matter ranges from budgeting, credit, S.M.A.R.T. spending goals, homeownership, etc., virtual classes and online platform offering worksheets and guides accessible at any time

• Work/Life Solutions Loan & Savings Program: $500 or $1,000 loan to assist in overcoming unexpected financial obstacles, available to employees in good standing who have been on the job for at least one year, repaid through payroll deduction and reported to credit bureau monthly to help improve or establish credit, a portion of the monthly repayment is set aside in a savings account; once the loan is paid the employee can continue to save $10/month or adjust as they see fit.

11/05/2018