Financial literacy affects more than just personal budgeting; it influences employee well-being, productivity, and even decision-making at work. As workplaces evolve, some organizations are introducing financial education programs, while others believe it’s beyond their scope.
Financial literacy and just staying informed financially is very important at any stage in life; in fact, it should be a compulsory subject in school along with Mathematics and English.
Even from the employer’s perspective, it is important that you have financially sound employees. It can be very awkward when you know employees are paid well, but they are not financially upright. When they are ever in debt, they are always at the HR office asking for financial assistance.