Onrec iconOnrecAug 27, 2026 ~1 min source read

Financial Fears Threaten to Derail Workplace Productivity

The research identifies significant chronic anxiety among Brits, with one in ten UK employees always anxious about money. This group records the lowest mental health score of any demographic, sitting 48 points below those who never feel anxious about their financial situation.

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The research identifies significant chronic anxiety among Brits, with one in ten UK employees always anxious about money.

The data also exposes a stark gap in financial security among the workforce, as nearly a quarter (22%) of workers admit to lacking emergency savings to cover basic needs.

This group records the lowest mental health score of any demographic, sitting 48 points below those who never feel anxious about their financial situation.

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The research identifies significant chronic anxiety among Brits, with one in ten UK employees always anxious about money. This group records the lowest mental health score of any demographic, sitting 48 points below those who never feel anxious about their financial situation. The data also exposes a stark gap in financial security among the workforce, as nearly a quarter (22%) of workers admit to lacking emergency savings to cover basic needs.

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  • Those in a poor financial position score 28 points lower than peers who...

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