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Employees continue to struggle with their mental health, and their tenuous financial situations are only adding to the stress.
According to the most recent Mental Health Index by Telus Health, formerly LifeWorks, 40% of employees are feeling overwhelmed by their debt and financial responsibilities, and 28% have been digging into their savings to cover day-to-day expenses.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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