Financial Wellbeing and the Impact on Performance in the Workplace.

Source: YouGov survey of 2035 adults in Great Britain.

80%

After more than two years of COVID-19 disrupting the economy and lives, finances are one of the top causes of employee stress – and it’s set to get worse with the cost of living crisis now taking hold.

Of employees currently worry about their financial wellbeing.

But what does this mean for businesses? The latest YuLife Employee Health and Wellbeing Survey, in partnership with YouGov, sheds light on the current state of financial wellbeing in the UK.

As well as highlighting the impact in the workplace, it pinpoints the steps and tools HR and people leaders can take to better support and retain workers as energy prices rise and inflation impacts are felt.

“These results highlight the clear link between financial wellbeing and productivity in the workplace, and people’s desire for assistance in reducing financial stress.”

Sammy Rubin, CEO and Founder, YuLife

Employees expect more financial wellbeing support from their workplace.

80%

of workers believe that stress around financial wellbeing can negatively impact performance in the workplace.

49%

nearly half believe it's a workplace’s responsibility to improve their financial wellbeing beyond legal, mandated obligations.

21%

just 2 in 10 would feel comfortable discussing financial stress with an employer.

About YuLife

YuLife is a tech-driven group risk insurance company on a mission to inspire life and turn financial products into a force for good by harnessing the power of gamification and the latest behavioural science, to reward healthy living and put everyday wellness within reach of everyone.


YuLife is using behavioural science combined with elements of game design to motivate people to improve their lifestyle. Focusing on small, achievable goals, which are reinforced by friendly competition with colleagues and positive reinforcement through rewards and benefits, people are engaging with YuLife's app to change how they live – with the data to prove it works.

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