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With a global pandemic, rising inflation rates, and warning signs of an oncoming recession, it's no wonder that  72% of employees are stressed about their finances. In fact, finances are the No. 1 cause of stress for employees – more so than work, health, and family issues. 

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>When employees are stressed, there is often a decline in their productivity, which can lead to a significant loss of revenue for small businesses with limited teams.

Over the course of a year, a full-time employee may spend nearly 20 days stressing about money.  When enough employees are financially stressed, this can start to weaken your company culture.  

As a small business owner, there is plenty you can do to help support your employees' wellbeing. One of the most important places to start is to offer financial perks. Not only are more employees than ever craving financial benefits, they are expecting it at work.

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