Why Gen Z and Millennial Money Anxiety Is Quietly Ruining Office Productivity

Money woes are tanking motivation for millions of Americans who feel stuck with poor pay—and a new report shows younger workers are bearing the brunt.

BY KIT EATON @KITEATON

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In a tempestuous job market and when financial trends are unreliable, it makes sense that workers focus on the benefits of their current jobs—even if that means “hugging” onto roles that’re less than ideal. In such times it’s also natural for workers to worry about how much they’re paid. But a new report suggests that financial anxiety may be affecting younger workers much more than expected. Millions of workers may be stressing about money, and the psychological impact of these woes may even be affecting their work. It’s something savvy employers might think about as salary review time rolls around.

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