But companies are increasingly betting on another type of office perk for stressed-out employees: help with managing their financial lives. ‘Financial wellness’Several factors are fueling corporate interest in this concept, which is often presented to workers as “financial wellness,” experts say. Some may give married employees an added financial benefit if both spouses meet with a financial planner, for example. College CoachJohn Hancock recently introduced a program called College Coach to help employees and their families navigate the college-admissions process. “Financial wellness can be a highly customized experience,” Ms. Dill says.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 12, 2017 02:09 UTC