Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
This month, ICBA Wellness is digging into financial fitness, as our economic situation can have a massive impact on our mental health.
One thing our experts recommend is a regular financial check-up, just like a physical or dental one. It’s an opportunity to make sure you’re in good financial shape.
Something a lot of people don’t know is that most Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs) – which are part of your health benefits – offer unbiased financial advice and information. While a financial checkup may seem overwhelming at first, the EAP resources can be very helpful. Use them!
A financial checkup gives you more control over your finances over the coming year, and can help reduce stress that money may cause. It can set goals for the year, get you ready for any changes that may be coming, help you make and stick to a budget, and look at both emergency funds and retirement plans.
And that’s the bottom line, cuz Stone Cold said so! (Sorry, it was too easy a reference to pass up!)
ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 50 companies, and thousands of construction professionals, better understand mental health. The program is free for ICBA members — see icba.ca/wellness.
