The financial stress put on employees during the pandemic took a toll on more than just their bank accounts — it impacted their physical and emotional well-being too. With 2022 around the corner, one expert is anticipating that the economic strain will only get worse in the coming months.
Sixty-three percent of employees say their financial stress has increased since the start of the pandemic, according to PwC data. A major source for many is student loan debt payments, which after a pandemic moratorium, will resume at the end of January.
