Financial abuse is one of the least visible forms of control, and many people do not realize that a partner restricting their access to money, managing their paycheck, or forcing them into debt counts as abuse. Employers are in an unusual position to help, because payroll, direct deposit, and the employee assistance program are things HR already runs. This awareness survey helps HR and wellbeing teams learn what employees know today and where education would make a difference.
The survey does not ask for a name or email. It starts with familiarity and warning signs, then moves to practical knowledge: the right to choose where a paycheck is deposited, splitting direct deposit across accounts, the risks of joint accounts, and the value of a separate personal account and emergency fund. Questions about personal experience are optional and include a prefer not to answer choice.
Later questions gauge interest in financial literacy workshops, the topics people want covered, awareness of the EAP, and how comfortable they would feel raising financial safety with HR or a manager. At the end, respondents decide whether to share demographic details, and only those who agree are asked for their department and length of service.
The results give a clear baseline for planning workshops, updating payroll communications, and promoting confidential support, without putting anyone on the spot.







