Infographic: Mind, Body, and Wallet

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Americans are not feeling so well

Guardian's Workforce Well-Being Index (WWBI) measured the well-being score of American workers. The average WWBI score is only 3.26 out of 5. What brings the number down is the financial wellness index, which accounts for 40% of the total WWBI score. And scored on its own, financial wellness was the weakest of the three indices, getting only 3.19 out of 5. Working Americans are worried about money — and their concern is growing.

A climate of financial anxiety

American workers feel less confident about achieving their financial goals than they did in 2016. In fact, success self-ratings have worsened by nearly 15%-30% on key measures such as:

  • Saving for college education (-27%)

  • Replacing income if seriously ill or injured (-24%)

  • Saving for retirement (-20%)

  • Protecting family with adequate life insurance (-17%)

For a complete picture, read the research brief, “ Mind, Body, and WalletTM ” from The Guardian Workplace Benefits Study: Fourth Annual.

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Source for all statistics cited is The Guardian Workplace Benefits Studysm: Fourth Annual, 2016.