Empeople membership is your best employee benefit

For nearly 100 years, members have trusted Empeople Credit Union to help them reach their financial goals faster with one-on-one expert guidance, market-leading rates, and the personalized service they deserve. 

Together with Empeople, you can support your employees in everything from repairing credit to building net worth.  

What makes this employee benefit different from your other benefits? 

Unlike other employee benefits like health insurance and retirement plans, Empeople is a full-service financial institution, and membership is a benefit for life.

In contrast to “select it and forget it” benefits that employees interact with once a year, Empeople is an active partner to your employees all year long. We bridge the benefits gap, providing customized support to help your employees better utilize existing benefits such as retirement accounts, bonuses, and stock options.

  • Membership is a zero-cost benefit
  • We don’t compete with core benefits
  • This benefit is available nationwide

Additionally, once your team members join, their family is also eligible for membership. Whether they’re full-time, part-time, salary or hourly employees, everyone on your team can participate in this no-cost benefit.

Expertly gauge your employees’ financial health

Nearly 60 percent of surveyed employees report that their most significant stress stems from personal finances, cash flow, and debt.¹ Even those earning over $100,000 per year cite finances as their primary stressor. In comparison, only 15 percent say that job-related stress is their biggest challenge.  

58 %

of employees are stressed over their finances

56 %

of employees spend 3 hours per week dealing with issues related to their personal finances at work

78 %

of employees are attracted to companies who care about their finances

Empeople Credit Union bridges the benefits gap to assist with your team members’ financial needs. Our team of experts helps to address their challenges, reduce stress, and strategize a healthier financial future.   

Customized financial guidance for every employee 

Empower employees to maximize their earnings and benefits package with Empeople’s Financial Success Center and one-on-one ongoing financial guidance. Customized support means your team can learn their own way, on their schedule, 24/7 from any device. 

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Financial Wellness Program

We specialize in helping those starting out or starting over. Learn about improving your credit score, building a budget, and maximizing retirement benefits. 

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Financial Success Program

For those who are struggling to navigate complex financial decisions or are focused on building a legacy, we’ll work with them to align your financial goals. 

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Financial Success Center

Chart your own path with a hub of custom-curated financial content, made just for you! Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and calculators. 

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Empeople Insights Blog

Browse a variety of article topics, from budgeting after a promotion to managing your retirement plan. Suggest topics for future articles and your ideas may be featured. 

Specialized solutions built for your team 

Health Savings Account (HSA)

An account that helps your employees cover their medical expenses, keeping them healthy and happy.

  • No minimum balance required
  • Earns dividends
  • Earnings are tax deferred
  • Tax-exempt purchases on qualifying expenses
  • Unlimited withdrawals

Tool loans

Exclusively offered to employees at Deere dealerships. Empower your employees with financing for the tools they need to get the job done.

  • Low-interest refinance options available
  • Market-leading rates and affordable payments
  • Lower-rate revolving options available

Open enrollment & employee onboarding support

We partner with your benefits and human resources teams to deliver marketing resources during open enrollment and new employee onboarding.

Seamless integration with your employee benefits: We give you the resources you need to share Empeople with your team via intranet resources, handouts, email communication, and more.

Kick-off meetings: We facilitate virtual or in-person kick-off meetings to introduce Empeople, our financial wellness program, and our vast array of products and services.

Financial Health Ambassadors: We connect with your internal financial health ambassadors to ensure seamless integration, communication, and support.

Employee access to credit union services: When you partner with us, your employees become eligible for Empeople membership, where they gain access to market-leading rates and a full suite of banking services.

Meet our business development team

Our team will work with you to onboard a unique benefit for your employees and their families. Offering Empeople membership is a great way to enhance your overall employee benefits plan — at no cost to your employees or organization.

Sonja Clifton

Sonja Clifton

AVP, Member Acquisition
(309) 743-1036
[email protected]

Chad Nelson

Chad Nelson

Business Development Officer
(309) 743-2793
[email protected]

Julie Barnes Hill

Julie Barnes Hill

Business Development Officer
(309) 743-1010
[email protected]

Adam Carrier

Adam Carrier

Regional Business Development Officer
(207) 854- 6035
[email protected]

Are you an employer looking for more information, print materials, or to share feedback with our team? Submit your inquiries below. 

What benefits managers and employees are saying

¹ PWC 2023 Employee Financial Wellness Survey