The pandemic and inflationary conditions are putting extraordinary pressure on workers to provide for their families. In fact, the U.S. government estimates that nearly 40% of citizens would struggle to cover the cost of a $400 emergency. What’s more, 60% of survey respondents told Bankrate they’re falling behind in saving for an unexpected expense. Even people with full-time jobs are struggling financially, and many are at risk of running out of cash between pay periods. As a result, a growing number of employers are responding with creative solutions. Historically, bi-weekly or monthly payroll processing has been the norm. However, this can