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Financial Wellness through My Benefits Work

How is your financial wellness? Maybe you’re experiencing a life event like marriage, a new baby, buying a home, or going to college and need guidance? Financial Wellness can provide direction on how to navigate these important life transitions. 

Did you know that as a full-time employee you have access to a free benefit through My Benefits Work called Financial Wellness? Here you can find tips on budgeting, decreasing debt, managing your credit, and access to live financial counselors for more directed support.

Additionally, you have 24/7 access to the Digital Resource Library which is a treasure trove of educational articles, worksheets, and videos. Using your smartphone, tablet, or computer, choose an area of interest and view all the content for that topic. 

Whether it’s retirement, education, or budgeting for groceries, Financial Wellness is a fantastic free resource to guide you to financial health.

If you haven’t already, you will need to download the My Benefits Work app to your iPhone or Android and register. Feel free to reach out to your HR Department if you have questions about this generous offering or visit www.mycrossroadsbenefits.com for more information. 

Putting the Personal in Happy

While companies hire leaders and create workplace cultures and employee benefits programs, individual team members can take professional and personal steps to stay happy on the job.

There’s no better time to think about this as summer, a time of year when the perception of more lightness and fun, is in full swing.

The symbiotic nature of the relationship between employers and employees cannot be overstated. Business owners act as the oxygen and employees are the lifeblood of the company.

We are aware that the rate of burnout in healthcare delivery remains high. Being a happy employee is key to overall job satisfaction. Why? Because whether you’re delivering critical clinical care or in a more administrative role at Crossroads, your work directly impacts our patients in end-of-life care. Here are some tips for mitigating burnout.

5 tips for Maintaining Well-Being On-the-Job:

1. Find Meaning in Your Work
2. Celebrate Small Wins
3. Express Gratitude
4. Seek Feedback
5. Balance Work and Life

When it comes to time spent away from work, consider the following advice from Positive Routines blogger Chelsey Taylor.

5 Ways to Be Happier this Summer:

1. Get Outside
2. Let Go of a Grudge
3. Spread Kindness
4. Be with People You Love
5. Exercise

Note: If you have a personal tip to share, we would love to hear from you. As always, Crossroads is striving to build a positive work culture where team members feel valued and enjoy work-life balance.