Stress about finances takes toll on limited-service workers [Video]

Limited-service workers said financial stress is having a negative impact on their emotional, mental and physical health. |Photo: Shutterstock.

About two-thirds (66%) of quick-service and fast-casual restaurant workers are at least somewhat stressed about their finances, according to an independent study by YouGov that was commissioned by tech company DailyPay.

Meanwhile, helping workers plan for retirement could significantly boost retention, according to separate research from the payroll and benefits company Gusto.

The YouGov survey, which included 688 limited-service workers including cashiers, cooks, kitchen staff, counter servers, delivery and drive-thru attendants in September and October, found that the majority said that stress was having a negative impact on their emotional well-being (72%), their mental health (70%) and their physical health (64%).

Another 58% said financial stress impacted their job satisfaction, as well as job performance (39%) and attendance (34%).

One of the stressors was having cash on hand—a question likely asked …