Businesses should step up and help employees tackle student loan debt Even though the student debt crisis is over $1.5 trillion, only 8% of companies offer repayment programs to their employees, writes Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Chegg, in Fortune. Financial concerns take a considerable toll on students, from the inability to save for emergencies to psychological impacts like anxiety. But it affects employers too: Employees distracted by debt are less productive, for instance. It also leads to higher turnover rates. Beyond helping employees, though, companies should help foster a "smarter debate" on student loan debt, says Rosensweig, and "urge policymakers to pass common sense legislation" to address it. Fortune