Employers are well placed to help with money worries

Money worries don't stay at home. People bring them to work, and they affect how people feel and cope.

In this podcast, ING's Head of Financial Health in the Netherlands argues that employers are well placed to help. They're often the first to hear about the big life events that change someone's finances, like a promotion or a divorce. They can also make it much easier to know where to go for help.

She talks about shame too. "I have never met a person in financial difficulty who was not ashamed," she says. Talking about money early, while a problem is still small, makes it easier for someone to ask for help before it becomes a crisis.

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