Read the full guide on our website: www.keeslending.com/ Financial stress isn’t just personal—it’s a business liability. According to SHRM, employees dealing with money stress miss an average of 12 workdays per year due to stress-related issues. That’s 12 days of lost productivity, delayed projects, and preventable burnout. In this video, Sonny Singh, CEO of KEES Lending, breaks down how financial stress drives employee absenteeism—and what HR, CFOs, and business leaders can do to fix it using strategic financial wellness programs that reduce costs and improve engagement. What You’ll Learn: The link between financial stress and employee absenteeism The real cost to companies (12 days lost per employee per year!) Why financial stress hurts productivity, retention, and morale Proven HR strategies to reduce absenteeism through financial wellness How to integrate financial and mental wellness for total workforce health Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: The Cost of Financial Stress in the Workplace 0:45 – How Financial Stress Leads to Absenteeism 1:30 – The $2,880 Per Employee Problem Explained 2:15 – Productivity & Retention Risks for Employers 3:00 – HR Strategies to Reduce Absenteeism with Financial Wellness 4:00 – How to Integrate Financial & Mental Health Support 4:45 – KEES Lending: Empowering Employers to Build Financially Well Teams Employees struggling financially aren’t just stressed—they’re missing work. Research shows financial stress leads to 12 lost workdays per year per employee, costing companies thousands in productivity and morale. From absenteeism to presenteeism, financial stress quietly eats into your bottom line. HR leaders can fix this with proactive strategies like: Implementing financial wellness as a core employee benefit Integrating benefits communication during onboarding Tracking absenteeism trends through HRIS analytics Combining financial and mental health programs for total wellbeing Companies who invest in employee financial health see measurable improvements in engagement, loyalty, and performance—while cutting costs. Why It Matters: Addressing financial stress isn’t just about being a good employer—it’s about operational efficiency. With rising inflation and burnout, financial wellness is now a strategic lever for profitability and retention. At KEES Lending, we help Sacramento employers design data-driven financial wellness programs that improve lives—and the bottom line. Read the full guide on our website: keeslending.com/financial-stress-and-employee-absenteeism How much do you think financial stress is costing your company each year? Drop your estimate or comment “12 DAYS” below to get our free Absenteeism Cost Calculator! 🔔 Subscribe to Sunny Side of Finance https://www.youtube.com/@keeslending 📌 Follow Sunny Singh - Mortgage Lender & CEO of KEES Lending Instagram: https://instagram.com/keeslending Website: www.keeslending.com #FinancialWellness #EmployeeBenefits #HRStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceWellness #Absenteeism #FinancialStress #EmployeeWellbeing #CorporateWellness #HRTrends2025 #WorkforceProductivity #FinancialHealth #BusinessStrategy #EmployeeRetention #SonnySingh #KeysLending #SacramentoBusiness #HRLeadership #CFOInsights #HRWellness