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How does employee behaviour change under financial pressure?

How does employee behaviour change under financial pressure?
How does employee behaviour change under financial pressure?

Six in 10 employees feel that their behaviour changes when they are under financial pressure – which has obvious implications for the wellbeing of the individual as well as the employer.

This figure, taken from Neyber’s study into financial wellbeing of employees found, grew for the younger workforce – 72% of those under the age of 34 said their behaviour changes when they are financially pressured.

Writing in his blog, Dr. Christopher Awosika explains that finances do have the ability to impact our mental and physical health.

He wrote: “Whether you’re worried about paying rent or paying a mortgage, finances can weigh on your mind and affect your mental (and sometimes physical) health.

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