Empathy as a Leadership Discipline: A Conversation with Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki
Ahead of his appearance at Financial Health Network's EMERGE 2026 conference, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki sat down to discuss why empathy isn't a soft skill and why the leaders who treat it as one are making a costly mistake.
How Can We Build Trust With Our Customers?
Only one-third of consumers trust financial institutions. Director of Client Success, Lindsay Ferguson, provides actionable strategies to rebuild trust through transparency, personalization, and support.
The Room Where It Happens
Fawziah Bajwa reflects on the evolution of EMERGE Financial Health from an annual convening into a platform for advancing ideas, community, and progress across the field.
PolicyLink’s Michael McAfee: Building an Economy for the Next 250 Years
We sat down with Michael McAfee, CEO of PolicyLink, ahead of his main stage appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll explore what it truly takes to build an economy that lasts. Here's what he had to say.
Why America’s Caregiving Crisis Is Also a Financial Health Crisis
Caregiving responsibilities are weighing on workers, particularly women. Employer-provided solutions can help both workforces and businesses thrive.
Navigating Nonprofit Work in Uncertain Times: Ori’s Story
Working at a nonprofit was a dream come true for Ori, until funding cuts put her job and personal finances on shaky ground.
Just For Members: A First Look at What’s Next for FinHealth Measurement
At the Financial Health Network, our Members share a commitment to improving customers’ and employees’ financial lives. The first step toward meeting that commitment? Measurement.
The Real Cost of Being a Black Entrepreneur: Wande’s Story
As a nonprofit co-founder, Wande is confronting funding inequities head-on while building an organization that puts community and workers first.
The Cost of Community Care for Black Women Leaders
Black women are driving financial stability in their communities, but face chronic underfunding and burnout. What will it take to sustain their leadership?
Sunny Day Fund: Helping the Entire Workplace Thrive With Emergency Savings
Recognizing employers were ideally positioned to help workers save, Sunny Day Fund launched a solution that drives employee resilience and business impact.
Regions Bank: 5 Things FinX Showed Us About the Consumer Experience
What happens when banking leaders step into the shoes of Financially Vulnerable consumers? Regions Bank shares takeaways from its FinX experience.
Cook County residents see slight gains in financial well-being — but inequities persist
Cook County residents are faring slightly better financially since 2022, but "entrenched" inequities along racial lines still mean minorities are not as financially stable as white families in the Chicago area, according to a new report.