Data shows 4 in 5 employees face concerning debt levels

As the end of the year approaches, employees across the country are taking stock of where they’re at in their careers and what worries they’ve got headed into 2023. According to a report by the Employee Benefits Research Institute, workers nationwide are sometimes simultaneously worried about their wallets and their wellbeing.

Concern over household finances

According to the report by EBRI, most employees are concerned about the financial wellbeing of their households, chalking their worries up to debt levels. With 60% of respondents reporting concern over money issues, this showed an 11% rise in financial worries year over year and took precedence over both emotional (50%) and physical (48%) wellbeing.