#IT Recruitment Strategies

[amansalve]

Financial Stress Is Quietly Sabotaging Employee Performance — Here’s How HR Can Help

It’s a new year, but many employees are left facing the same financial problems, like high living costs and fears of rising inflation. For HR leaders, ignoring this reality is a critical risk.

Employee financial stress is likely already costing your business. ZayZoon’s latest State of Employee Financial Wellness Report found that over half of employees experience daily financial stress — and 63% of employers say this stress negatively impacts job performance.

Productivity and engagement suffer when employees feel financially strained. And while HR can’t stop economic uncertainty, it can offer resources to help employees weather the storm.

Financial wellness programs provide concrete support for employees — from budgeting tips to better cash flow — freeing up mental space to focus on work. But to see lasting impacts on workplace morale and productivity, it’s essential to commit to financial education for the long haul.

The hidden cost of employee financial stress

Our recent insights from 5,000 employees and 500 HR professionals on employee financial stress make one thing clear — there’s no time for inaction.

More than half of employers (61%) say their employees have experienced at least one severe situation — like eviction or personal bankruptcy — due to financial gaps. And 38% say they’ve seen employees organize a fundraiser for a coworker in need.

On the employee side, 52% report feeling financially stressed daily or multiple times per day. To be expected, since 73% of employees say basic necessities, from bills to groceries, are top financial stressors.

Employers and employees agree this strain shows up at work, but to different degrees. More than half of employers (65%) say financial stress affects focus, along with morale (51%) and needing time away from work (30%). Comparatively, only 43% of employees believe it impacts their focus, and even fewer say it influences morale (22%) or time off (11%).

The gap between employer observations and employee self-reports underscores the challenge of openly addressing financial struggles. Still, no business wants to face the fallout from lower engagement and chronic absenteeism. And every employee deserves a workplace that prioritizes their well-being.

To tackle an issue as complex — and stigmatized — as financial well-being, HR needs a proactive approach focused on holistic support.

 Build a strong financial wellness culture in your workplace

 Financial stress can feel highly personal, which means many employees struggle silently. They may be reluctant to seek help, or just unsure of what help to ask for. Knowing this, every workplace needs a financial wellness program that meets employees where they are.

1.Don’t ignore the issue — get clear on employee challenges. First, make sure employees have a safe space to talk about what financial support they need most. Anonymous surveys or confidential one-to-one office hours can help employees open up and feel comfortable sharing their concerns.

For example, our survey revealed that nearly 30% of employees end each month with a negative balance of $600 in their bank accounts — and that’s just to cover required expenses. If it’s clear employees are feeling the pinch between pay cycles, urgent intervention should be a priority.

In this scenario, a tool like Earned Wage Access (EWA) can offer immediate relief, letting employees access a portion of their earned wages before their regular payday, without needing to contact their manager for a pay advance.

With concrete data at the outset, you can hone in on financial wellness resources that will have the greatest impact on your employees.

2.Commit to ongoing financial education. A common misconception about financial wellness programs is that they’re a one-and-done deal. You roll out a new tool and employees are ready to go — but that’s far from the truth First, employees need specific guidance on how financial wellness programs can impact their day-to-day experience. Given that an estimated 12 million Americans take out payday loans each year, a clear explanation of how a tool like EWA helps manage unexpected expenses can prevent employees from falling into the trap of predatory lending.

At the same time, create no-judgment spaces for employees to learn about topics like budgeting, saving or debt management. Optional seminars on retirement planning or building an emergency fund can empower employees to break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and strive for long-term financial goals.

Our research found that 81% of employees think their employer should invest in their financial wellness and literacy. To achieve this, show employees you’re committed to supporting their financial wellness, and not just checking a box.

3.Measure the impact of financial wellness offerings over time To set your financial wellness program up for maximum impact, make a proactive plan to track metrics for success. Survey employees monthly, quarterly or annually on their experiences with new financial wellness benefits.

A mix of quantitative details (like frequency of use) and qualitative feedback on how the tools meet employees’ unique financial needs will round out your insights. You should also draw feedback from managers about any changes they’re seeing in team morale. Most importantly, be prepared to adjust your program based on feedback.

For instance, managers might report that new financial wellness tools are boosting performance. In fact, 63% of workplaces see increased productivity after adopting EWA. But employee surveys might reveal that they need additional guidance tailored to student loan repayment, or more instruction on how to use available platforms.

An open dialogue improves alignment. While you use employee insights to adjust support, employees can rest assured they’ll have the right resources to manage their financial health.

Financial stress demands tailored support

The impact of financial stress on the workplace is real, and it’s already here. Fortunately, employers have the opportunity to respond with the right financial wellness benefits.

A financial wellness program that offers holistic support and education — and adapts based on employees’ most pressing needs — sets your workplace apart and creates an environment where talent can thrive.

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[workforcesolution]

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[notdefendingtaylor]

if swiftism is a cult then it has the least effective missionaries ever

[manescroissant]

I just checked the trailer for Savara and I don't get what is going on with the Iop god

But first some nice info :

-Savara is Karn's adopted daughter

-The Iop dimension really is leaning on the church aesthetic

But most interesting, the Iop god grant the player part of his power. So, like, he's back I guess???

Bestiale isn't on the Krozmos timeline yet* but we know that Yrehn was a child during Wakfu season 1, and that the Elante looks quite young at the end of season 3. So Bestiale probably takes place after Waven but before the Lance-dur series.

*neither is Savara but Karn look exactly as he does in the series so I'm going to guess that it takes place roughly at the same time. I mean look at him:

For all the thirsty fans there will be splash art in the final game so that's something to look forward for the non-gamers

My theory up until now is that in between human reincarnation the Iop god go back to being the god avatar.

See it's not the first time this happens. The cycle of human reincarnation of Iop started at the end of the Dofus manga wich is canonically before either the Dofus game and most importantly the Brumen Tinctorias manga. Why do we care? Because Brumen is being persecuted on the direct order of the Iop god

And we know that during that time Goultard is alive, furthermore he is still under the persona of Dark Vlad up until the emeralds winds which takes place after the Burmen manga.

An alternative theory could be that under his less powerful personas, the excess power takes the form of the Iop god. Which is weird, but I wouldn't put it past our magical schizophrenic friend.

Disclaimer that I haven't played the demo yet (on my to do) so I'm working with very little

TLDR: I think Tristepin will die soon after the Waven game.

Have some sword church pictures bellow, Iop dimension does look good

And the different versions of the Iop temple :

[tabacore]

Join the Banako Cult 🍌

Hmmm.... 🤔 If I am having to smell durian and get *BULLIED* APPARENTLY you will have to make it worth it.

[computer-bouquet]

can't wait to look up which college had to keep the world's weirdest fucking secret for a truly implausible amount of time

[tales-of-wocdes]

sending love to havard and lexia, they were so gentle and kind to the mc in chapter 2 🥹🫶🏻

Aah, thank you. I am sure they are very thankful for any and all love they get! Of course, their kindness is among the main reasons why they were chosen in their respective roles in the first place.

Between just us, I am pretty sure the main recruitment strategy is to only allow people who are kind (at least to children) at the orphanage, since the world is not. But don't spread that around, the Ancients have a reputation to keep...

[vivid-vices]

ok but seriously where do all of these faceless armed port mafia grunts even come from? other than the boss, the whole show is being run by young people. executives? all pretty young. black lizard commanders (except hirotsu)? young. if i was Just Some Guy i would not be joining an organization that faces down groups with fucking superpowers every few months for ANY paycheck. guns are nearly useless against half of abilities. these faceless guys are literally just canon fodder and there is a seemingly endless supply of them. like i know the money's gotta be good but it's so not worth it in a world where abilities exist.

[triangle-strategy-notes]

Piccoletta Concept Art

Piccoletta's concept art! Translation notes and image id under the cut.

Translation notes:

"Yoshitaka Amano" was literally "Amano-sensei." I wanted to convey the respect of the honorific and just "Amano" felt too casual, so I used his full name to sort of make it more formal.

The note about "sparkle charms in her hair" was a little hard to parse - the really literal translation seems to be something like "hair sparkles in charmies" which could theoretically mean "she has charming sparkles in her hair" or "she has sparkle charmies in her hair" or "her hair is charmed to have sparkles in it." I really wasn't sure either way.

"Face of a little imp" was a line that was kind of difficult to make out (just small handwriting). There was definitely something about a little devil/imp, but I wasn't 100% sure about the rest.

"Snobbish" was literally "she turns up her nose" or "her nose turns up". It might have been literally talking about her nose being upturned/pointy, but given the other bullet points, I'm assuming here that it was more talking about her personality.

Image id:

[id: Two pages from the Triangle Strategy artbook about Piccoletta. The first has two versions of her canon portrait, one colored and one uncolored. There is a note at the bottom that reads, "We gave her a more showy design than the main characters since she's a different sort of class. The tentative alias we gave her was "Item Thrower," so looks like we gave her a ball to hold (laughs). (Tatsuaki Urushihara)". On the second page, there are several illustrations of Piccoletta. One note points out her lacy skirt that goes under her dress, and another piece of text labels her boots as "leather." Next to a few drawings of her face, one of which seems to be pouting or reprimanding, there are the bullet points "Face of a little imp," "Precocious young girl," "Snobbish," "Mischevious," and "Paints face white". There is also a note that reads, "Sparkle charms in her hair." Next to a small drawing of her juggling, it says, "Throws all sorts of things". There is also a note that reads, "Item Thrower Character". On the second half of the page, there are more drawings of Piccoletta with a more typical medieval hairstyle. Her skirt is again labeled, and there's another note about her being "a precocious girl." At the bottom of the page there is another note that reads, "I wasn't conscious of it at the time, but this design might have borrowed from the style of Yoshitaka Amano's Final Fantasy art. (Tatsuaki Urushihara)". /end id]

[whitehartlane]

wait his first name is wilson. full son frontline we will be there

[quetiapinnapark]

i just found out in my new job i'm being counted as a mid/senior designer NEVER KILL YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darkelfchicksick]

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[workforcesolution]

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[pearlbracelet]

just got three (3) House MD posts in a row on my ✨️for you✨️ or whatever, in a ROW

i... have never made or interacted with a single House post on tumblr

House fandom are you like summoning me or something? what's the dress code? who are y'all making gay besides the obvious? should I rewatch it?

[rearranging-deck-chairs]

"you were born evil" but you still named her agatha.

thinking about that process, because it took 18 years right. you have a baby and you call her good and she turns out to be smarter than you, more powerful than you, and it scares you, you dont know how to handle that especially in a world that hates you and her already. the things about her that scare you, will scare the outside world who understands even less than you do ten times more. you dont know how to protect her so you try to control her which is like number one bad idea human response to things that scare us.

obviously this backfires and she gets even more furious in her quest for knowledge, every door you close she finds a window, every place you warn away from she gets into, talking to people she shouldnt be talking to, trying out magic she shouldnt be trying. every step she takes is one further out of your control, further out of anyone's control, every new thing she learns makes her dangerous, puts her in danger, puts your coven in danger, shes exposing all of you along with herself. shes in danger, shes a danger, shes a teenager and she knows more than you, of course shes not gonna listen to you anymore, about anything. of course shes not gonna hear a warning, and if she did she wouldnt take it, just to spite you.

what are you gonna do? youre not the only one whos scared. of her, for her. youve got an entire coven getting panicky about the way shes exposing all of you, the risks shes taking that she may or may not be able to fully understand (maybe shes never seen one of you burned before, maybe shes her own first). and if she were on her own that would be her decision to make, but you are still responsible for your coven and you are responsible for her, for her safety and for the threat she poses. so what do you do? do you even have a choice? or is this just where the mob turns. kick a scapegoat onto a pyre and hope fortune turns for the rest of us. if she cant stick to the rules in place for the safety of all, then shes a ticking timebomb. if it's not her at the stake, sooner or later it's all of you. so what can you do? what are you expected to do?

punish agatha.

[padawanduck]

i started listening to mike blooms interviews (he never misses) and the matt one was hilarious.

both for him trying to laugh off his misogynistic comments as “just a joke just roasting” when he made them all behind her back and including 161 comments on the live feeds after america left the house (someone not me counted apparently)

but even the game questions it feels like matt is still failing to articulate the things that people like taran saw as his gameplay and strategy. he literally called Jag the strategic one of the two of them.