Online Financial and Benefits Education Features

Frustrations associated with compensation, benefits and personal financial education have been building for some time now. Each year, benefits and compensation packages become more complex and yet thick employee handbooks, brochures and text heavy Web pages from benefits vendors remain the primary means of communication. Simultaneously, employees are trying to put together personal financial plans while sorting through millions of search engine results with no clear way of knowing who they can trust.

With this type of learning experience, is it surprising that very few employees understand their total compensation package and that many are financially distressed?

This state of affairs is why GuideSpark was created. Our solution has been built from the ground up to provide a compelling learning experience that draws the employee in and provides the clarity and momentum to drive real change. This more engaging approach leads to increased employee understanding and utilization of compensation and benefits programs, a deeper grasp of the employer's unique value proposition and a more financially secure workforce.

Product Features

High Impact Multimedia Lessons

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Leveraging the latest Web technologies, GuideSpark has created a complete library of rich multimedia lessons. Our goal is to deliver an engaging and immersive learning experience for employees. To achieve this, we use powerful images, relevant examples, comparative tables, simple mathematical illustrations and other multimedia effects to provide a memorable and actionable experience. Importantly, we cut through the clutter and complexity to deliver lessons that are typically 5-10 minutes long.

See online multimedia financial education in action.

PollDecision support tools
  • Interactive tools for optimal decisions
  • Interactive decision support tools help employees assess their financial wellness, track action items, diagnose problem areas and select benefits and compensation plans. These tools work with our multimedia lessons to help employees take what they've learned and apply it to their personal financial situation.
PollPersonal progress tracker
  • Where have I been, where do I need to go?
  • The GuideSpark service tracks the employee’s activity throughout the GuideSpark site. These activities are displayed to the user in a simple personal progress tracker tool. This tool can be an important device for keeping employees engaged and helping them track progress toward their financial goals.
PollPolls and Surveys
  • What are my colleagues doing?
  • Sometimes the best assistance is simply to know what decisions colleagues have made. GuideSpark works with employers to put together thoughtful polls and surveys that let employees share their actions and wisdom with their colleagues.
PollFinancial Tip of the Month
  • What are the issues of the day?
  • GuideSpark posts fresh financial tips on a regular basis. These tips may emphasize important concepts discussed in lessons or highlight particularly relevant items in light of current events.
PollCommunity Features
  • What are colleagues saying about GuideSpark
  • At the conclusion of each lesson, employees will have the opportunity to rate and comment on lessons. The GuideSpark service is dedicated to building a community around compensation, benefits and financial issues and allowing employees to learn from one another.
GuideSpark AnswersGuideSpark Answers
  • How can I get a financial question answered quickly and easily?
  • Employees can quickly get answers to their important financial questions by submitting their email questions to our experienced financial coaches. Our coaches will respond quickly, providing answers to their most pressing questions.
PollPersonalized Financial Coaching
  • How can I get personalized one-on-one help with my financial plans?
  • When employees need detailed help with financial issues, they can get personalized help through the GuideSpark Financial Wellness Center. By clicking a button and completing an information form, employees will gain access to a financial coach who can work with them on their specific issues.
PollFull Administrative Dashboard for HUMAN RESOURCES
  • Building workforce intelligence on financial issues
  • The GuideSpark platform has comprehensive analytics and reporting capabilities to track usage, poll and survey results, lesson ratings and comments. This data is accessed through a rich administrative dashboard to help companies better understand their employee needs and behaviors.