Like many employers in seasonal industries, AJ Pavement Construction, a leading provider of concrete and asphalt construction services in Ohio, faces the challenge of supporting seasonal-hourly employees who experience unpredictable income—especially during the off-season. With winter approaching and work slowing down, Chief Financial Officer Ric Butler had a specific goal in mind: help employees build a financial cushion of at least $1,000 before the holidays.
A Focus on Financial Security for Seasonal-Hourly Workers
In Ohio, it’s a challenge to keep this population employed through the winter, so this employer chose Sunny Day Fund to support the financial well-being of their team.
“When we first came across Sunny Day Fund, I thought, ‘This is a great benefit for our employees, especially our seasonal-hourly employees.’ However, I was very skeptical that we would see much participation given our workforce and the potential challenges they face from a living perspective by saving a portion of their weekly paycheck.” — Ric Butler, CFO, AJ Pavement Construction
Results That Defied Expectations
Despite initial skepticism, the results spoke for themselves. With a thoughtfully customized savings program—designed in partnership with Ric and the team—AJ Pavement Construction saw remarkable engagement.
“Well, I am happy to say I was wrong,” Ric added. “With Sunny Day Fund’s help, we created a solid program that incentivized this part of our workforce to save for emergencies and other life situations. This is our first year and we had over 75% voluntary participation from our seasonal-hourly employees.”
And it wasn’t just the seasonal team that got involved—year round employees joined in as well, making the program even more impactful.
“Thank you, Sunny Day Fund! Looking forward to seeing how the program evolves from this point forward.”
AJ Pavement Construction is seeing $59.52 per weekly paycheck on average, or nearly $3,095 contributions over the course of a year. The AJ Pavement Construction team members can earn up to $200 in employer contributions by saving all year and making sure to get to at least $800 by end of year bringing the total to $1,000.
A Model for High-Impact Workforce Benefits
AJ Pavement Construction’s story is a powerful example of how tailored emergency savings programs can meet the needs of employees who are often underserved by traditional benefits. By aligning the employer’s goals with employees’ realities, the company can foster financial resilience, trust, and loyalty within their workforce.
At Sunny Day Fund, we believe that savings isn’t just about money—it’s about peace of mind, stability, and a more productive, engaged workforce.
We’re honored to support AJ Pavement Construction in this mission, and we look forward to continuing to help employers build similar success stories.