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More than a year and a half into the pandemic, many employees are still working to build back their financial security.
Employees are continuing to rebound from the volatile stock market and widespread job loss driven by the pandemic, and 41% say they don’t feel in control of their finances, according to MetLife’s 2021 Employee Benefits Trend study. Thirty-five percent say they are struggling to pay their bills every month.
Meredith Ryan-Reid is a senior vice president of financial wellness and engagement at MetLife.
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