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Financial resilience key to employee engagement & productivity

Research: Amid soaring financial stress, financial resilience is key to engagement & productivity

Resilience reality check: How does your business measure up?

The world of work has changed. Employees are demanding more than just a paycheck; they're looking for support that addresses their overall wellbeing, and financial resilience is a huge piece of that puzzle. But are businesses truly delivering?

Guide to measuring financial resilience

It's time to talk strategy. Building financial resilience for employees isn't just about good intentions; it requires a structured approach. To truly understand the impact of your efforts, you need to measure it effectively. Think of it as tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for your workforce's financial wellbeing. You wouldn't manage your business without them, so why would you overlook measuring something so crucial to your employees' success and your company's performance?

7 reasons why financial resilience is the top metric

Forget after-work drinks and free snacks. The real game-changer for businesses in 2025 is financial resilience. It's not just a buzzword; it's the key to unlocking a happier, more productive, and more loyal workforce. Here's why it's the metric your business can't afford to ignore.

The financial resilience blueprint

Financial stress has continually reared its head amongst the UK’s workforce in the past decade, characterised by the cost of living crisis, the global pandemic, inflation, and other moments of financial instability that trickle down to workers and their financial lives.

Wagestream secures £300M debt financing facility

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Future-proofing retail: initiatives for a thriving workforce

Undoubtedly, the retail sector stands on the robust shoulders of its dedicated workforce. However, thriving in an industry characterised by shift-based work requires more than merely showing up. Research from a recent report "Financial Wellbeing in Retail 2025" underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy to promote financial wellbeing among retail employees.

Improving retail employees' financial health - a roadmap

A staggering 50% of British households struggle with unexpected bills, with a worrying 70% categorised as "chronically broke". In the workplace, nearly half the UK population are distracted by money concerns, a clear indication of the prevalence of financial stress. This negatively affects focus and productivity, with financially strained employees being 20% less productive. The cost to UK businesses? A hefty £1.56bn annually due to absenteeism and presenteeism linked to poor financial health.

Examining financial distress: consequences for retail workers

Financially stricken retail workers are highlighting a severe, yet understated issue that requires immediate attention. The unique structure of the retail sector compounds the impact of financial instability on its key players. The effects are far-reaching, with individuals and organisations sharing the burden.

The roadmap: more tools to solve more problems

Supporting your employees with festive finances

For many employees, the festive season is one of joy, connection, and celebration—but it can also be a source of significant financial stress.

4 ways employers can support staff through cost of living crisis

The rising cost of living is negatively impacting the financial wellbeing of your team – and therefore your organisation. Delaying action is not an option, so what should you be doing now to support your staff through the cost of living crisis?

Aiding employee financial wellbeing in the workplace

Financial wellbeing is integral for employees. A significant gap exists between knowledge and action, especially between higher and lower earners. Higher earners generally have healthier financial habits, while lower earners often struggle to implement these.

How behavioural science can level up FinWell strategy

Behavioural science can play a significant role in building effective financial wellbeing strategies by understanding and influencing the behavioural factors that impact financial decisions.

How to make your workforce 13 IQ points smarter

We all know that money worries can impact how we feel about our lives and ourselves, but did you know they can also impact IQ?

How workers are being held back by financial scarcity

Work and money are intrinsically linked; however, it might not be immediately evident how financial concerns can directly affect work performance.

Why there's a perception gap in employee savings

Many leaders think the answer to employees struggling with the cost of living is financial education. But while education is helpful, new research has revealed a perception gap between senior leaders who govern financial wellbeing policies and their working populations. Understanding this gap can help to build better solutions.

Financial inclusion - four tips to level up

Considering your DE&I goals when building your financial wellbeing strategy will embed financial inclusion in your organisation, and generate upticks in HR and business metrics as a result.

Building credit and building financial futures

Measuring financial wellbeing: HR’s ultimate guide to success

Measuring financial wellbeing: retention as a metric

Measuring financial wellbeing: absenteeism as a metric

Cost-of-living crisis at work: is it pricey for your staff to come to work?

Financial wellbeing and mental health: your ultimate guide

Cost-of-living crisis at work: employers must focus on savings

Measuring financial wellbeing: presenteeism as a metric

Flexible pay: 5 things to ask your provider

Financial recognition: improve ROI with ‘mental accounting’

4 ways the rising cost-of-living is impacting your staff

Cost-of-living crisis at work: how employers can tackle the money stigma in the room

First-time savers: How to get them started

What financial rules-of-thumb stick in employees’ minds?

Financial & mental wellbeing: how money worries make us less effective at work

Financial wellbeing & mental health: how money worries weaken relationships

Measuring financial wellbeing: pensions contributions as a metric