Public Sector

Empower Public Sector Employees for the Future of Work

Our mission is to enhance the personal and professional readiness of our nation’s civil servants.

DailyPay is now offering its services to public sector employees, providing them with instant access to earned wages:

Education

State and local government

Federal government

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How Can Earned Wage Access Help the Public Sector?

Earned wage access (EWA) — also known as on-demand pay — gives local and federal employees access to earned wages before the traditional payday. EWA gives teachers, public safety officers, public health professionals and military personnel more control over their financial wellness and their lives. No more predatory payday loans or high-interest rates digging into their wallets.

The public sector is at a turning point. A significant portion of its workforce, including educators, healthcare workers, law enforcement, and government officials, are expected to retire within the next 5-7 years. This looming wave of retirements presents both challenges and opportunities for rejuvenation across various public sector domains. The public sector must set itself apart from other industries and attract and retain the next generation of workers.

Implementing EWA from DailyPay is a fast and straightforward solution that can help reduce the costs associated with high employee turnover, including expenses from employee departures, recruiting, onboarding and training.

96%

of employers that offer earned wage access say it helps them attract talent.¹

86%

of companies with an EWA solution believe it helps them stand out from the competition.²

¹ ADP Earned Wage Access Market Research Study (note: employers with 1,000+ employees), March 2022

² Hanover Research Study: Companies with EWA Solutions, September 2023

Empower Public Sector Employees With Flexible Pay

DailyPay is building the future of work for education, public health and government employees. Our mission is to enhance the personal and professional readiness of our nation’s civil servants.

DailyPay helps you deliver an EWA platform that gives your employees the financial control they need to be more engaged, motivated and happier at work.

According to an Arizent study commissioned by DailyPay:

58%

of users say DailyPay makes them feel more satisfied in their job.

80%

of users surveyed say DailyPay has had a positive influence on their financial habits.³

^{3, 4} DailyPay Employee Experience Research, Arizent study commissioned by DailyPay, September 2023

⁵ Hanover Research Study: Companies with EWA Solutions, September 2023

⁶ UBS Workplace Voice 2023

⁷ Source: Army Emergency Relief

⁸ DailyPay Use and Impacts: A Summary of Consumer Survey Findings, Aite Group commissioned by DailyPay, June 2021

Built for the Future of Work

DailyPay aligns with the future of work for public sector employees.
As the OPM’s Federal Workforce of the Future initiative outlines, employers must focus on how they can be more inclusive and engaged.
DailyPay’s financial wellness platform fits seamlessly into the OPM’s vision and provides employees with resources to feel more engaged, satisfied in their roles and supported by their employers.
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Improve Employee Retention

A high employee turnover rate is detrimental to an organization’s overall success. In addition to impacting productivity, you can rack up various expenses associated with employee departures, recruiting, onboarding and training.
That’s why industry leaders are turning to EWA to reduce turnover and grow talent for the future, with 95% of companies offering an EWA solution today believe it has a positive impact on employee retention.⁵
Increase Employee Financial Wellness
Stop Exploitation by Predatory Payday Lenders

Payday loans can lead to a dangerous financial spiral that handcuffs employees with costly interest rates and increasing debt. This trend is alarmingly apparent with military members, where a reported 17% of military personnel relying on payday loans.⁷ With EWA, payday loans can become a thing of the past where public sector employees and military personnel have increased access to their earned pay.
The results speak for themselves: 47% of users say DailyPay has helped them avoid taking out a payday loan.⁸

Improve Hiring and Retention Across Education

Schools across the country are struggling to recruit and retain teachers and staff.⁹ This shortage can have a detrimental effect on the quality of education and impact on students. Public schools are especially experiencing an alarming rate of teacher burnout, driven by heavy workloads, high stress and inadequate resources. The school climate is superior when consistent and skilled staff can bring their best selves to work because they are financially stable.

To improve their recruitment and retention, schools should consider how they can update pay practices and working conditions to improve staff well-being and retention.¹⁰

According to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) School Pulse Panel August 2023 survey:¹¹

86%

of public schools reported a teacher shortage and difficulties hiring teachers

83%

find it hard to hire non-teaching staff

⁹ Source: K12dive

¹⁰ Source: RAND

¹¹ Source: National Center for Education Statistics

EWA supports employees with access to their earned pay, giving them greater control over their finances. By offering EWA, public sector entities can increase employee happiness and engagement, possibly leading to reduced turnover and happier staff.

Attract and Retain the New Generation of State and Local Government Employees

The state and local government workforce is shifting as baby boomers retire. Currently, millennials only make up 27% of the public workforce.¹² This discrepancy can lead to a potential loss of institutional knowledge and a potentially massive hiring shortage in the near future.

To get ahead of this potential shortage, state and local governments should consider how they can attract new talent and retain their current workforce.

Attractive benefit packages focused on financial wellness support backed by EWA can be the answer.

¹² Source: Thomson Reuters

Attract More Federal Government Employees

The federal government is struggling to fill open roles and recruit for positions.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the federal government was among the industries with the most open positions as of December 2023.¹³

Attractive benefit packages focused on financial wellness support backed by EWA can be the answer.

¹³ Source: USAFacts

Industry Leaders Trust DailyPay

DailyPay works with leading public sector industry partners to make our earned wage access platform available through most major government contract vehicles.

Integrations Simplified With DailyPay

DailyPay integrates with 180+ HCM, payroll, and time management systems to deliver its industry-leading EWA platform to millions of users. Partnering with DailyPay does not add an extra burden for your team. We take pride in handling the hard work of getting DailyPay up and running for you.

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Have Questions? We Have Answers.

How can the public sector improve retention?

Public sector organizations may improve employee retention through higher compensation and desirable benefits such as earned wage access through DailyPay.
What causes high turnover rates in the public sector?
Which public sector employees can benefit from EWA?

Earned Wage Access (EWA) can be offered by various public sector organizations to their workers, including education (public schools and universities can provide EWA to teachers, administrative staff, and support personnel), Healthcare (public and university hospitals and healthcare facilities can offer EWA to nurses, doctors, technicians, and other healthcare professionals), Public Safety (law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency services can utilize EWA for their employees, including officers, firefighters, and paramedics), Government Services (local, state, and federal government agencies can provide EWA to their employees, including clerical workers, maintenance staff, and public service officials), Public Transportation (employees in public transit systems, such as bus, subway, and train operators, can benefit from EWA services). These sectors can leverage EWA to improve financial wellness and job satisfaction among their workforce, potentially reducing turnover and enhancing employee morale.

All information herein is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any other use. The information herein does not constitute the rendering of professional advice by DailyPay. DailyPay does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any information provided to you.

All information herein is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any other use. The information herein does not constitute the rendering of financial advice or other professional advice by DailyPay. No fiduciary obligation or duty exists, or is created, between you and DailyPay. DailyPay does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any information provided to you.:DailyPay, 2020

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Greater financial control with access up to 100% of their DailyPay balance to meet the challenges of unexpected financial disruptions.

Improved planning with visibility to spending and earned pay in one easy-to-use app.

No need for a pre-existing checking or savings account.

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Minimal change to payroll processes — DailyPay handles it all.

Seamless integration with HCM, payroll, banking and benefit applications.

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