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The Hidden Workforce Crisis

Why Student Loan Support is Now a Must-Have in Your People Strategy

Recruiting and retaining top talent has always been a challenge, but it’s about to get harder. With federal student loan repayments resuming after a five-year pause, debt stress is now one of the leading drivers of employee burnout, disengagement, and turnover. From young professionals just starting their careers to parents paying off loans for their children, your workforce is carrying a heavy financial burden that directly impacts productivity, satisfaction, and retention.

In this session, HR and finance leaders will learn how student loan and education assistance can deliver measurable business impact, helping attract top talent, reduce turnover, and maximize ROI on benefits spending. Our panel of experts will share the latest on federal and state programs that unlock free dollars for employees, real-world case studies of successful implementation, and practical steps to integrate student loan support into your benefits strategy.

Our expert panel

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Rich Williams

Chief Customer Officer at Summer,
former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy, Planning, and Innovation at the U.S. Department of Education

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Christine Chakmakjian

SHRM-CP Director, Total Rewards,
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Mason Hawkins

Sr. Manager of Client Success,
Summer
(Moderator)

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Watch on-demand to learn:

  • Why financial stress drives burnout, turnover, and lost productivity
  • How federal and state programs boost take-home pay without extra budget
  • What successful student loan benefit programs look like in action
  • How to use student loan support as a differentiator to attract and retain top people
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