EWA Isn’t Just a Perk: It’s the Next Step for the Healthcare Workforce and Beyond
By Abie Kolt, Chief Operating Officer, Keeper Healthcare runs on people who show up every day. Nurses, medical assistants, home health aides, caregivers, environmental services teams, and dietary staff. The work is constant, demanding, and essential. But despite everything we’ve modernized in healthcare, from digital records to remote monitoring, how we pay healthcare workers has […]
CFPB Changes: What Employers Need To Know About Earned Wage Access (EWA)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently clarified definitions and changes that will impact how earned wage access can be used in your workplace. In brief: The CFPB issued an Earned Wage Access advisory opinion that comes at a time when the legal landscape around earned wage access has been shaped and formed over the […]
How to Identify Pay-Related Stress Signals Before Healthcare Workers Quit
When caregivers leave, it hits staffing, morale, costs, and ultimately the quality of care you provide. But, what if you could spot the signs that someone is struggling financially—and feeling it at work—before they hand in their notice? In this article, we’ll walk through real patterns and observable signals that often show up before a […]
Top Reasons Why Healthcare Workers Quit
Healthcare workers are essential workers. Yet, we continue to see the churn-and-burn cycle despite added investments in professional development and retention programs. Here’s a preview of the list. Not feeling valued or appreciated. Pay/wages not keeping up. Lack of benefits. Schedules. Education/professional development Communication Safety Integrity Let’s dive into the details about each reason why […]
How On-Demand Pay Keeps Manufacturing Lines Moving
Labor gaps disrupt production, with every unfilled shift slowing output and straining deadlines. Manufacturing leaders know that even a 5% absentee rate can mean hours of lost production each week. Often, callouts and burnout are tied to unexpected financial strain. Employers have a unique opportunity to directly address this issue by offering on-demand pay, or […]
The Cost of Turnover in Hospitality (and How Earned Wage Access Reduces It)
With annual turnover rates exceeding 70%, the hospitality industry is in a state of instability that has seemingly become the new normal. This constant churn isn’t just a drain of vital recruitment and training dollars, it leaves shifts understaffed, stressing remaining employees and ultimately degrading the guest experience. Enticing employees to stay doesn’t have to […]
The Future of Pay in Healthcare: What Employees Expect in 2026
Workplace trends and employee expectations change quickly. Hybrid arrangements were unheard of pre-pandemic for office workers, and benefits focused on employee well-being and mental health are now just table stakes. What’s in store for 2026? Financial wellness offerings have been gaining traction in recent years, and earned wage access (EWA) is shaping up to be […]
Empowering the Frontline: Financial Wellness as a Retention Strategy
Frontline healthcare workers are the backbone of care delivery, but also the most financially vulnerable. Many live paycheck to paycheck while performing essential, high-stress roles. Helping to reduce their financial strain outside of work can have an outsized impact on improving their focus and morale while on the job. But how do you deliver the […]
The ROI of Financial Wellness in Healthcare Staffing
Today, staff retention is one of the biggest operational headaches for healthcare organizations. But the solution doesn’t need to involve a complicated new bonus structure or perks that cost thousands. Instead, a single, measurable investment in your team’s financial wellness has been shown to strengthen retention. Financial wellness benefits, like earned wage access (EWA), were […]
How Keeper Makes Earned Wage Access Secure and Compliant
In today’s fast-moving world, earned wage access (EWA) is quickly becoming a must-have employee benefit. It contributes to lower turnover and improved morale, and helps your team manage financial stress. But when you’re considering connecting a new platform to your Payroll and Time & Attendance systems, the first question is: Is this secure and compliant? […]