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Mayor Scott, Office of African American Male Engagement, and Rellevate Inc. Launch Same Day Work Pilot
View the original press release here. Partnership Advances Squeegee Collaborative Action Plan, Aims to Deliver Same-Day Payments to Former Squeegee Workers. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2023 – Today, Mayor Scott announced a pilot program aimed to provide former squeegee workers with same-day work opportunities and a daily stipend beginning the week of June 19, 2023. In partnership with Rellevate Inc., a digital payment services provider, the Same Day Work Pilot Pay further expands the mission of the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement (MOAAME) and the City’s Squeegee Collaborative Action Plan, by providing former squeegee workers with same-day work opportunities and swift payment of a daily stipend via a Rellevate Digital Account with Visa Debit Card. MOAAME coordinates the Same Day Work Pilot
Rellevate and Payroll4Free to Offer Financial Wellness Benefit to Business Clients
STAMFORD, CT, USA, August 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rellevate, Inc., a digital banking & payment services provider today announced a partnership with Payroll4Free, the only provider of free online payroll services, headquartered in Beachwood OH. Together they will offer Payroll4Free Clients and their employees’ access to Rellevate’s Digital Account with Earnings Credit, Visa Debit Card, Send Money, Bill Pay and Pay Any-Day, an Earned Wage Access product. “It is important to Rellevate to offer our comprehensive financial services tools to empower employees at both small and large companies, and the opportunity to work with Payroll4Free and their small business clients to provide this Financial Wellness benefit to their employees is rewarding, said Stewart Stockdale, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Rellevate. “At virtually no cost to
Rellevate Secures Series Seed Preferred Investment to Scale Digital Banking and Payment Services Aimed for American Workers
Naples Technology Ventures led successful Capital Raise to Fuel Company’s Growth Stamford, CT, May 20, 2022 — Rellevate, Inc., a digital banking & payment services provider today announced that it closed a Series Seed Preferred $4 million round led by Naples Technology Ventures (NTV). Additional investors included Connecticut Innovations, IAG Capital Partners, Cherrystone Angel Group, Texas HALO Fund and Tamiami Angel Fund, among others. As a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, Rellevate will use funds to focus on market expansion and growth. “Rellevate has built a leading-edge digital banking, money movement and payments platform aimed at American workers that need it most. We are excited to work with the experienced Rellevate management team as they grow, said Mike
Rellevate Announces Justin Simmons as Vice President of Operations
Rellevate Announces Justin Simmons as Vice President of Operations Stamford, CT, April 14, 2022 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge digital banking and payment services announces a new addition to their Senior Management Team. Rellevate is excited to announce the addition of Justin Simmons to our Management team. Justin will serve as Vice President of Operations for Rellevate. Justin comes to Rellevate from VMLY&R with extensive expertise in conceptualizing and developing in-house tools to streamline operational processes and build data, analytics, and reporting capabilities for Rellevate and its partner organizations. He genuinely enjoys investigating outlier data and exploring ways to increase visibility into data, allowing for more informed decision-making. “I am excited for the opportunity to join Rellevate during
Rellevate and the Richard Petty Icon Gift Card at the Phoenix Raceway
Stamford, Conn. (Nov 2, 2021)—Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, partnered earlier this year with Richard Petty to introduce the Richard Petty Icon Gift Card. Rellevate and the Richard Petty Icon Gift Card will be showcased on the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway, located in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, November 7. “Rellevate is excited to be featured on the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for the NASCAR Cup Series season finale,” Stewart A. Stockdale, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Rellevate, said. “It is perfect timing as the holiday season quickly approaches, for Richard Petty fans to have the best gift
Rellevate Partners with Crocs to Bring Pay Any-Day Feature to Retail & Distribution Center Employees
Targeted Approach to Employee Financial Wellness Stamford, CT, October 25, 2021 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced it has partnered with Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a global leader in innovative casual footwear, to introduce the Rellevate Digital Account with Pay Any-Day to their retail and distribution center employees working in the United States. Rellevate’s state-of-the-art digital platform strengthens organizations and their workforces, at no charge to employers. The Rellevate Digital Account features Pay Any-Day, which enables employers to offer employees secure and affordable access to earned wages, any time before their scheduled pay day. Rellevate’s Pay Any-Day (Earned Wage Access) can increase employee engagement, positively impact employee productivity and health, and ultimately reduce employer
Rellevate Commissions Study on the Impact of Earned Wage Access on Financial Wellness
RELLEVATE COMMISSIONS STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF EARNED WAGE ACCESS ON FINANCIAL WELLNESS – Study Uncovers the Painful Reality Facing 100 Million American Workers – Stamford, CT, June 2, 2021 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, has commissioned research conducted by Strategic Advisor and economist William M. Rodgers III, Ph.D. to assess the U.S. workforce’s current economic health and explore the impact that earned-wage-access (EWA) solutions could have on financial wellness. The report, available at Bridging the Gap, finds that even prior to the pandemic (1) low and moderate income families don’t have the income to make ends meet, nor the ability to absorb unanticipated expenses, (2) closing the gap between income and expenditures would
City of New Britain Partners with Rellevate
Contact: Sherry Goldman Goldman Communications Group 718-224-4133 sherry@goldmanpr.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of New Britain Partners with Rellevate Administration Encourages Employee Financial Wellness Stamford, CT, May 19, 2021 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced it has partnered with the City of New Britain to introduce the Rellevate Digital Account with Pay Any-Day to their employees. Rellevate’s state-of-the-art digital platform strengthens organizations and their workforces, at no charge to employers. The Rellevate Digital Account features Pay Any-Day, which enables employers to offer employees secure and affordable access to earned wages, any time before their scheduled pay day. Other features of the Rellevate Digital Account include Bill Pay, Money Send and Visa® Debit Card. There are
Rellevate and Richard Petty Announce the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards
For Immediate Release – January 22, 2021 Stamford, Conn. (January 22, 2021)—Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced today a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement with Richard Petty. The partnership will allow fans to buy gift and reward cards depicting Richard Petty, “The King,” an American icon. Petty is the winningest driver in the history of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). “We look forward to bringing the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards to fans by providing a mechanism for corporations to reward employee performance and build consumer promotions,” Jim Hannigan, vice president of licensing for Richard Petty Motorsports, said. “We will contribute a portion from each purchase to Victory Junction.”
Rellevate Joins UKG Technology Partner Network
Improving Employee’s Lives and Employer’s Bottom-lines through Financial Wellness Stamford, CT – December 7, 2020 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced it has joined the UKG Technology Partner Network, a collaborative ecosystem of organizations creating solution extensions for UKG Dimensions (formerly Workforce Dimensions from Kronos) and UKG Ready (formerly Kronos Workforce Ready) to amplify and elevate the employee experience. Rellevate’s state-of-the-art digital platform strengthens businesses and workforces, offering a powerful suite of financial services – featuring Pay Any-Day – that enables employers to offer their employees safe and secure access to their eligible earned wages based on actual hours worked in UKG Dimensions and UKG Ready at any time before their regularly scheduled pay day.
Insights
Is On-Demand Pay Right for Your Workforce? A Guide for Employers
It’s the middle of the month, and one of your top employees is balancing rent, childcare costs, and a sudden car repair. Despite being dedicated to their role, financial stress begins to creep in—leading to distraction, disengagement, and thoughts of searching for another job that offers more flexibility. This scenario is all too common, and it highlights a growing demand among today’s workforce: faster, more flexible access to earned wages. This is where on-demand pay comes in. Unlike traditional pay cycles, on-demand pay empowers employees to securely access a portion of their earned wages before payday, providing them with greater financial control and peace of mind. For employers, this benefit is more than a perk—it’s a strategic tool to improve retention, boost productivity, and stand
The Healthcare Economy Is Now Red Hot… Making Up 94% Of July’s Job Growth
What’s Happening and How Rellevate Can Help Healthcare and social assistance accounted for an extraordinary 94% of all U.S. job growth in July, with healthcare alone adding 55,000 jobs and now comprising the nation’s largest employment engine. Demand is only accelerating—industry forecasts project 21% through 2033, translating to approximately 719,000 new job openings each year, primarily due to workforce replacement needs. Faster Pay Days Have Become Essential For The Caregiver Hiring Process On-demand pay has gone from a perk to a must-have in the care economy. Over 50 million Americans now have access to faster pay, and 70% of workers say they want it. For caregivers and other frontline employees, pay flexibility can be the deciding factor when choosing an employer. Agencies that offer on-demand
Different Ways to Pay Employees In 2025
In 2025 , employers have various methods to choose from when paying their employees. Each option has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. From traditional paychecks to modern mobile wallets, understanding these methods can help businesses decide the best way to compensate their staff. Choosing the right approach for paying your employees is crucial for both efficiency and employee satisfaction. Key Takeaways Direct Deposit for Paying Your Employees As of late 2024, 95–96% of U.S. employees receive their pay via direct deposit, making it by far the dominant payment method . One of the most significant benefits is convenience. There’s no need to hand out employees’ wages physically. Even if you or your employee is on vacation, their wages will still be received on
Top Benefits To Offer Healthcare Workers
Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented challenge: attracting and retaining skilled professionals in an industry plagued by burnout, staffing shortages, and mounting financial pressures. The traditional benefits package of health insurance and a retirement plan no longer cuts it when healthcare workers are leaving their positions at alarming rates, seeking employers who understand their unique needs and challenges. Key Takeaways Financial Wellness: The Foundation of Healthcare Worker Security Financial stress represents the single biggest concern for healthcare workers across all career stages. With nursing school graduates carrying an average of $47,000 in student loan debt and medical school graduates facing debt loads exceeding $250,000, traditional salary increases can’t keep pace with the financial burden these professionals shoulder. This daily financial pressure often leads to a cycle
Top Employee Benefits Trends Of 2025 – Are You Offering Them?
The employee benefits landscape in 2025 isn’t just evolving, it’s being completely rewritten. The old playbook of health insurance, retirement matching, and two weeks PTO won’t cut it anymore. Companies that adapt to these new realities will have massive advantages in recruiting and retaining talent. Those who don’t will find themselves scrambling to catch up. Key Takeaways The question isn’t whether these trends will impact your organization. It’s whether you’ll adapt fast enough to stay competitive. The On-Demand Pay Advantage: Boosting Morale and Retention in Retail & Hospitality In today’s dynamic job market, access to earned wages on demand is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for employees, particularly in sectors like retail and hospitality. A significant portion of the workforce in these industries, with as
Major Teacher Shortages Affect Countdown To The New School Year
As teacher burnout deepens, States are scrambling to fill school job vacancies… What’s Happening and How Rellevate Can Help As the new school year approaches, superintendents across the country are staring down a staffing crisis with 1 in 8 teaching positions either vacant or filled by an underqualified educator As a result, States have spent millions to lure replacements and retain veterans with hiring bonuses and bumps in salaries, but the hiring gaps remain… The root cause of these hiring gaps is teacher attrition. According to The Learning Policy Institute, nine out of ten vacancies every year are due to attrition, and two-thirds of that is not retirement This leads to a vicious cycle: When a school faces teacher shortages, they face instability, and instability
What Exactly Is Earned Wage Access?
Traditional payroll systems have long operated on a weekly, biweekly, or even monthly basis. But in today’s fast-paced economy, waiting two weeks to get paid can be a serious burden for many workers. Enter Earned Wage Access (On-Demand Pay): a system that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before the scheduled payday. Key Takeaways Why Employees Are Asking for Faster Access to Pay In an era where inflation, rising rent, and unexpected costs define everyday life, waiting for payday has become more than inconvenient. For hourly workers and low- to middle-income employees, traditional pay schedules can mean juggling bills or resorting to high-interest loans between paydays. Earned Wage Access offers a solution by giving workers access to wages they’ve already earned,
Smarter Payments for College Athletes
College athletics has entered a new era. With NIL policies, increasing financial pressure, and broader access to stipends and per diems, managing athlete disbursements has become a complex task for university finance leaders. So how do you distribute funds to athletes quickly, securely, and with full compliance? Key Takeaways The Financial Complexity Facing Universities Universities are under more pressure than ever to keep up with the financial demands of student-athletes. While traditional stipends and scholarship checks used to suffice, today’s athletes are receiving per diems, travel reimbursements, NIL income, and more. The complexity of these payments requires modern solutions that can handle multiple disbursement types while remaining compliant with NCAA rules and tax reporting requirements. Delays and outdated systems not only frustrate athletes but also
The Countdown To Week Zero Has Started
The 2025 College Football season is set to begin on Saturday, Aug. 23 in this year’s “Week Zero” with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic: Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland kicking off the day There’s a lot more college football to be watched in 2025… The number of college football games played during the season will be approximately 12 games more than in 2024. These extra games are thanks to the new 12-team College Football Playoff, which was introduced in 2025 and has an extra round of games with a larger field of participants More games means more travel and more per diem/expense management… Rellevate is Revolutionizing the Per Diem Playbook Rellevate is transforming Athletic Departments’ per diem programs with the absolute lowest cost
Paycards For Caregivers: What Employers Should Know
Managing payroll for caregivers can feel like an ongoing challenge. Paper checks, inconsistent hours, and unbanked employees create friction that slows down operations and increases costs. Paycards offer a way to streamline the process and make compensation easier for both the employer and the caregiver. Understanding Paycards For Employers of Caregivers Paycards are becoming a more common method for distributing wages to caregivers, especially for employers who want to simplify payroll operations. These prepaid cards let you load earned wages directly, cutting out paper checks and manual processing. Employers can work with vendors that integrate into their existing systems to set up paycards and manage wage disbursement efficiently. Once in place, a paycard program can help standardize payroll across both full-time staff and contractors without
Press Releases
Mayor Scott, Office of African American Male Engagement, and Rellevate Inc. Launch Same Day Work Pilot
View the original press release here. Partnership Advances Squeegee Collaborative Action Plan, Aims to Deliver Same-Day Payments to Former Squeegee Workers. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2023 – Today, Mayor Scott announced a pilot program aimed to provide former squeegee workers with same-day work opportunities and a daily stipend beginning the week of June 19, 2023. In partnership with Rellevate Inc., a digital payment services provider, the Same Day Work Pilot Pay further expands the mission of the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement (MOAAME) and the City’s Squeegee Collaborative Action Plan, by providing former squeegee workers with same-day work opportunities and swift payment of a daily stipend via a Rellevate Digital Account with Visa Debit Card. MOAAME coordinates the Same Day Work Pilot
Rellevate and Payroll4Free to Offer Financial Wellness Benefit to Business Clients
STAMFORD, CT, USA, August 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rellevate, Inc., a digital banking & payment services provider today announced a partnership with Payroll4Free, the only provider of free online payroll services, headquartered in Beachwood OH. Together they will offer Payroll4Free Clients and their employees’ access to Rellevate’s Digital Account with Earnings Credit, Visa Debit Card, Send Money, Bill Pay and Pay Any-Day, an Earned Wage Access product. “It is important to Rellevate to offer our comprehensive financial services tools to empower employees at both small and large companies, and the opportunity to work with Payroll4Free and their small business clients to provide this Financial Wellness benefit to their employees is rewarding, said Stewart Stockdale, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Rellevate. “At virtually no cost to
Rellevate Secures Series Seed Preferred Investment to Scale Digital Banking and Payment Services Aimed for American Workers
Naples Technology Ventures led successful Capital Raise to Fuel Company’s Growth Stamford, CT, May 20, 2022 — Rellevate, Inc., a digital banking & payment services provider today announced that it closed a Series Seed Preferred $4 million round led by Naples Technology Ventures (NTV). Additional investors included Connecticut Innovations, IAG Capital Partners, Cherrystone Angel Group, Texas HALO Fund and Tamiami Angel Fund, among others. As a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, Rellevate will use funds to focus on market expansion and growth. “Rellevate has built a leading-edge digital banking, money movement and payments platform aimed at American workers that need it most. We are excited to work with the experienced Rellevate management team as they grow, said Mike
Rellevate Announces Justin Simmons as Vice President of Operations
Rellevate Announces Justin Simmons as Vice President of Operations Stamford, CT, April 14, 2022 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge digital banking and payment services announces a new addition to their Senior Management Team. Rellevate is excited to announce the addition of Justin Simmons to our Management team. Justin will serve as Vice President of Operations for Rellevate. Justin comes to Rellevate from VMLY&R with extensive expertise in conceptualizing and developing in-house tools to streamline operational processes and build data, analytics, and reporting capabilities for Rellevate and its partner organizations. He genuinely enjoys investigating outlier data and exploring ways to increase visibility into data, allowing for more informed decision-making. “I am excited for the opportunity to join Rellevate during
Rellevate and the Richard Petty Icon Gift Card at the Phoenix Raceway
Stamford, Conn. (Nov 2, 2021)—Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, partnered earlier this year with Richard Petty to introduce the Richard Petty Icon Gift Card. Rellevate and the Richard Petty Icon Gift Card will be showcased on the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway, located in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, November 7. “Rellevate is excited to be featured on the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for the NASCAR Cup Series season finale,” Stewart A. Stockdale, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Rellevate, said. “It is perfect timing as the holiday season quickly approaches, for Richard Petty fans to have the best gift
Rellevate Partners with Crocs to Bring Pay Any-Day Feature to Retail & Distribution Center Employees
Targeted Approach to Employee Financial Wellness Stamford, CT, October 25, 2021 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced it has partnered with Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a global leader in innovative casual footwear, to introduce the Rellevate Digital Account with Pay Any-Day to their retail and distribution center employees working in the United States. Rellevate’s state-of-the-art digital platform strengthens organizations and their workforces, at no charge to employers. The Rellevate Digital Account features Pay Any-Day, which enables employers to offer employees secure and affordable access to earned wages, any time before their scheduled pay day. Rellevate’s Pay Any-Day (Earned Wage Access) can increase employee engagement, positively impact employee productivity and health, and ultimately reduce employer
Rellevate Commissions Study on the Impact of Earned Wage Access on Financial Wellness
RELLEVATE COMMISSIONS STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF EARNED WAGE ACCESS ON FINANCIAL WELLNESS – Study Uncovers the Painful Reality Facing 100 Million American Workers – Stamford, CT, June 2, 2021 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, has commissioned research conducted by Strategic Advisor and economist William M. Rodgers III, Ph.D. to assess the U.S. workforce’s current economic health and explore the impact that earned-wage-access (EWA) solutions could have on financial wellness. The report, available at Bridging the Gap, finds that even prior to the pandemic (1) low and moderate income families don’t have the income to make ends meet, nor the ability to absorb unanticipated expenses, (2) closing the gap between income and expenditures would
City of New Britain Partners with Rellevate
Contact: Sherry Goldman Goldman Communications Group 718-224-4133 sherry@goldmanpr.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of New Britain Partners with Rellevate Administration Encourages Employee Financial Wellness Stamford, CT, May 19, 2021 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced it has partnered with the City of New Britain to introduce the Rellevate Digital Account with Pay Any-Day to their employees. Rellevate’s state-of-the-art digital platform strengthens organizations and their workforces, at no charge to employers. The Rellevate Digital Account features Pay Any-Day, which enables employers to offer employees secure and affordable access to earned wages, any time before their scheduled pay day. Other features of the Rellevate Digital Account include Bill Pay, Money Send and Visa® Debit Card. There are
Rellevate and Richard Petty Announce the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards
For Immediate Release – January 22, 2021 Stamford, Conn. (January 22, 2021)—Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced today a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement with Richard Petty. The partnership will allow fans to buy gift and reward cards depicting Richard Petty, “The King,” an American icon. Petty is the winningest driver in the history of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). “We look forward to bringing the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards to fans by providing a mechanism for corporations to reward employee performance and build consumer promotions,” Jim Hannigan, vice president of licensing for Richard Petty Motorsports, said. “We will contribute a portion from each purchase to Victory Junction.”
Rellevate Joins UKG Technology Partner Network
Improving Employee’s Lives and Employer’s Bottom-lines through Financial Wellness Stamford, CT – December 7, 2020 – Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced it has joined the UKG Technology Partner Network, a collaborative ecosystem of organizations creating solution extensions for UKG Dimensions (formerly Workforce Dimensions from Kronos) and UKG Ready (formerly Kronos Workforce Ready) to amplify and elevate the employee experience. Rellevate’s state-of-the-art digital platform strengthens businesses and workforces, offering a powerful suite of financial services – featuring Pay Any-Day – that enables employers to offer their employees safe and secure access to their eligible earned wages based on actual hours worked in UKG Dimensions and UKG Ready at any time before their regularly scheduled pay day.
News Desk
Is On-Demand Pay Right for Your Workforce? A Guide for Employers
It’s the middle of the month, and one of your top employees is balancing rent, childcare costs, and a sudden car repair. Despite being dedicated to their role, financial stress begins to creep in—leading to distraction, disengagement, and thoughts of searching for another job that offers more flexibility. This scenario is all too common, and it highlights a growing demand among today’s workforce: faster, more flexible access to earned wages. This is where on-demand pay comes in. Unlike traditional pay cycles, on-demand pay empowers employees to securely access a portion of their earned wages before payday, providing them with greater financial control and peace of mind. For employers, this benefit is more than a perk—it’s a strategic tool to improve retention, boost productivity, and stand
The Healthcare Economy Is Now Red Hot… Making Up 94% Of July’s Job Growth
What’s Happening and How Rellevate Can Help Healthcare and social assistance accounted for an extraordinary 94% of all U.S. job growth in July, with healthcare alone adding 55,000 jobs and now comprising the nation’s largest employment engine. Demand is only accelerating—industry forecasts project 21% through 2033, translating to approximately 719,000 new job openings each year, primarily due to workforce replacement needs. Faster Pay Days Have Become Essential For The Caregiver Hiring Process On-demand pay has gone from a perk to a must-have in the care economy. Over 50 million Americans now have access to faster pay, and 70% of workers say they want it. For caregivers and other frontline employees, pay flexibility can be the deciding factor when choosing an employer. Agencies that offer on-demand
Different Ways to Pay Employees In 2025
In 2025 , employers have various methods to choose from when paying their employees. Each option has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. From traditional paychecks to modern mobile wallets, understanding these methods can help businesses decide the best way to compensate their staff. Choosing the right approach for paying your employees is crucial for both efficiency and employee satisfaction. Key Takeaways Direct Deposit for Paying Your Employees As of late 2024, 95–96% of U.S. employees receive their pay via direct deposit, making it by far the dominant payment method . One of the most significant benefits is convenience. There’s no need to hand out employees’ wages physically. Even if you or your employee is on vacation, their wages will still be received on
Top Benefits To Offer Healthcare Workers
Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented challenge: attracting and retaining skilled professionals in an industry plagued by burnout, staffing shortages, and mounting financial pressures. The traditional benefits package of health insurance and a retirement plan no longer cuts it when healthcare workers are leaving their positions at alarming rates, seeking employers who understand their unique needs and challenges. Key Takeaways Financial Wellness: The Foundation of Healthcare Worker Security Financial stress represents the single biggest concern for healthcare workers across all career stages. With nursing school graduates carrying an average of $47,000 in student loan debt and medical school graduates facing debt loads exceeding $250,000, traditional salary increases can’t keep pace with the financial burden these professionals shoulder. This daily financial pressure often leads to a cycle
Top Employee Benefits Trends Of 2025 – Are You Offering Them?
The employee benefits landscape in 2025 isn’t just evolving, it’s being completely rewritten. The old playbook of health insurance, retirement matching, and two weeks PTO won’t cut it anymore. Companies that adapt to these new realities will have massive advantages in recruiting and retaining talent. Those who don’t will find themselves scrambling to catch up. Key Takeaways The question isn’t whether these trends will impact your organization. It’s whether you’ll adapt fast enough to stay competitive. The On-Demand Pay Advantage: Boosting Morale and Retention in Retail & Hospitality In today’s dynamic job market, access to earned wages on demand is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for employees, particularly in sectors like retail and hospitality. A significant portion of the workforce in these industries, with as
Major Teacher Shortages Affect Countdown To The New School Year
As teacher burnout deepens, States are scrambling to fill school job vacancies… What’s Happening and How Rellevate Can Help As the new school year approaches, superintendents across the country are staring down a staffing crisis with 1 in 8 teaching positions either vacant or filled by an underqualified educator As a result, States have spent millions to lure replacements and retain veterans with hiring bonuses and bumps in salaries, but the hiring gaps remain… The root cause of these hiring gaps is teacher attrition. According to The Learning Policy Institute, nine out of ten vacancies every year are due to attrition, and two-thirds of that is not retirement This leads to a vicious cycle: When a school faces teacher shortages, they face instability, and instability
What Exactly Is Earned Wage Access?
Traditional payroll systems have long operated on a weekly, biweekly, or even monthly basis. But in today’s fast-paced economy, waiting two weeks to get paid can be a serious burden for many workers. Enter Earned Wage Access (On-Demand Pay): a system that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before the scheduled payday. Key Takeaways Why Employees Are Asking for Faster Access to Pay In an era where inflation, rising rent, and unexpected costs define everyday life, waiting for payday has become more than inconvenient. For hourly workers and low- to middle-income employees, traditional pay schedules can mean juggling bills or resorting to high-interest loans between paydays. Earned Wage Access offers a solution by giving workers access to wages they’ve already earned,
Smarter Payments for College Athletes
College athletics has entered a new era. With NIL policies, increasing financial pressure, and broader access to stipends and per diems, managing athlete disbursements has become a complex task for university finance leaders. So how do you distribute funds to athletes quickly, securely, and with full compliance? Key Takeaways The Financial Complexity Facing Universities Universities are under more pressure than ever to keep up with the financial demands of student-athletes. While traditional stipends and scholarship checks used to suffice, today’s athletes are receiving per diems, travel reimbursements, NIL income, and more. The complexity of these payments requires modern solutions that can handle multiple disbursement types while remaining compliant with NCAA rules and tax reporting requirements. Delays and outdated systems not only frustrate athletes but also
The Countdown To Week Zero Has Started
The 2025 College Football season is set to begin on Saturday, Aug. 23 in this year’s “Week Zero” with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic: Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland kicking off the day There’s a lot more college football to be watched in 2025… The number of college football games played during the season will be approximately 12 games more than in 2024. These extra games are thanks to the new 12-team College Football Playoff, which was introduced in 2025 and has an extra round of games with a larger field of participants More games means more travel and more per diem/expense management… Rellevate is Revolutionizing the Per Diem Playbook Rellevate is transforming Athletic Departments’ per diem programs with the absolute lowest cost
Paycards For Caregivers: What Employers Should Know
Managing payroll for caregivers can feel like an ongoing challenge. Paper checks, inconsistent hours, and unbanked employees create friction that slows down operations and increases costs. Paycards offer a way to streamline the process and make compensation easier for both the employer and the caregiver. Understanding Paycards For Employers of Caregivers Paycards are becoming a more common method for distributing wages to caregivers, especially for employers who want to simplify payroll operations. These prepaid cards let you load earned wages directly, cutting out paper checks and manual processing. Employers can work with vendors that integrate into their existing systems to set up paycards and manage wage disbursement efficiently. Once in place, a paycard program can help standardize payroll across both full-time staff and contractors without