The Shocking Truth About Financial Well-Being | Why Your Money Matters at Work

What if your financial health is the key to improving your work performance?

In this powerful episode of The Plum Pod, Georgia is joined by Andrew Mulder, People Director at Nudge, as they explore the often-overlooked connection between financial well-being and employee productivity. From the impact of financial stress on mental health to why businesses should prioritise financial education, Andrew reveals why this topic is essential for a thriving workforce.

Key Learnings:

Financial Well-being Defined: What it truly means and why it's crucial for employees at all income levels.

The Business Case for Financial Education: How it drives retention, reduces absenteeism, and boosts productivity.

Practical Advice for Employers: How to implement financial education programmes on a budget and with global scalability.

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Chapters

00:00:00 – The Surprising Link Between Money and Mental Health

00:03:15 – How Andrew Ended Up in HR by Chance

00:08:45 – Breaking Down Financial Well-being: What It Really Means

00:12:30 – Financial Education: The Missing Piece in Corporate Wellness

00:17:00 – The Problem with 'More Money' as a Solution

00:22:15 – Nudge’s Approach to Financial Well-being Education

00:26:40 – Making Financial Education Accessible Without the Jargon

00:30:10 – Building Leadership Buy-In: The Key to Implementation

00:34:05 – How to Start a Financial Well-being Programme on a Budget

00:38:30 – A Powerful Lesson for Your Future Self