ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Four Seasons Financial Education (FSFE), a provider of workplace financial wellness programs, today commented on a recent decision made by health insurance company, Aetna, to pay employees for adequate sleep. Aetna's CEO stated on CNBC's "Squawk Box" the company will pay an employee $25 if they can prove they've slept for seven hours or more a night for at least 20 nights in a row, with a maximum payment of $500 for the year.
"We applaud Aetna for their push for total well-being," says FSFE president, Travis Freeman. "Obviously Aetna understands the importance of employee wellness. We encourage all employers to focus on lowering stress for productivity purposes, including using financial wellness programs," says Freeman.
A 2015 survey of 3,600 respondents by creditcards.com showed that 62% of Americans lose sleep over at least one financial concern. Retirement was found to be the most common reason for lost sleep. According to FSFE's Financial Health Assessment, financial wellness programs can decrease average employee financial stress by 12% in 12 months. Many employers continue to search for new ways to help employees while also boosting productivity.
About Four Seasons Financial Education
Four Seasons Financial Education is positioned to provide workplace financial wellness services to companies throughout the US to help them improve their bottom line. Since 1986, we have helped corporations increase workplace productivity by focusing on the most important asset of the company - the employees. Services provided through RFG Advisory Group, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
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