Many interventions introduced by employers centre around either financial assistance or financial wellness as opposed to financial well-being. We consider case studies in the space and look at their successes and failures. One thing is certain, if we are to achieve meaningful change in an employee’s life, workplace solutions need to evolve from their current format to a programme that aims to foster financial capability, while addressing any filters used for decision-making. At the same time these programmes must deliver some benefit to employers and be financially and operationally sustainable.