When financial stress becomes a workplace hazard

Financial worries can affect workers in a variety of ways, from poor mental health to distraction and fatigue increasing the risk of accidents. With India facing growing economic pressures due to conflict in the Middle East, experts say employers should be doing more to offer financial and mental health support to staff to reduce the impact on health, wellbeing and productivity.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 June 2026