Question

Why do most employers encourage their workers to invest in 401(k) accounts? (Site 1)

Answer 1

they encourage their workers to invest in 401(k) because its their retirement account ,so when you retire you have money saved up.

Answer 2

Workers are encouraged to be in 401k plans because it saves them taxes. It also helps them start their retirement planning when they are younger. This is automatically deducted from their paycheck.