Why Employers Partner with The Institute

Progressive employers care about the well-being of their employees. To them, partnering with the Institute is simply the right thing to do. It shows that they care - and that they truly believe in following best practices.

For others, the reasons vary.

In some organizations, making objective, third-party educational services available to the workforce may be seen as an easy and cost-effective way to mitigate the threat of litigation over failed expectations. Information provided through the Institute's seminars, books and web counter the exaggerated dreams pitched in some popular advertising while dispelling common misconceptions about "having to have the 'best' fund". The Institute helps employees develop realistic expectations about their financial security - and what it takes to achieve satisfactory results.

Some employers have made significant changes to their retirement programs and need more than just a "lunch 'n' learn" event to get plan members on track. A comprehensive and holistic approach to employee education is called for... and that's what the Institute is known for.

Many HR experts understand what research has revealed: every individual has a preferred way of learning, so a single training method won't succeed everyone. The Institute responds to this reality with a multi-faceted approach that ranges from traditional handbooks to interactive workshops to distance learning through the Internet.

There are also employers who take advantage of everything their service providers offer them and supplement it with the independent material provided by the Institute. They appreciate that, with the Institute, there is no conflict of interest - apparent or real.

There are many good reasons to partner with the Financial Education Institute of Canada. What's yours?