Money woes are raising people's anxiety, burnout, absenteeism

Many people are feeling overwhelmed at work, with long working hours driving negative mental health, survey finds

Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organisational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School, against the backdrop of a mural promoting mental wellness in Cork.

Financial worries are adding to people’s workplace stress and anxieties, resulting in poor concentration, heightened absenteeism and burnout, a new report has found.

Those aged under 35 are experiencing negative emotions and feelings more frequently at work than their older peers, according to the study by digital mental health company Amwell, whose Silvercloud digital platform helps employers engage with their employees’ mental wellness.