The importance of financial education on business under the appearance of productivity and reduction of accidents at work.

Abstract

The problem of personal debt is becoming more present in people's lives. What was onceconsidered a personal problem only became a problem in part of the organizations, as whenthe employee is indebted, he ends up bringing their problems into the company. With thatfinancial education has become increasingly important for companies. Today, 5% of largecompanies in Brazil have already inserted financial education for their employees. Thisresearch shows that recurring problems with debts lead employees to lose focus in theiractivities, to commit more errors in the process, missing more work and, in extreme cases, toresign in order to receive the guarantee fund for the working time. With financial education,employees learn to manage their finances, repay their debts and not acquiring debts that cannot repay. Employees with no financial problems, increase productivity and quality of theprocess also. The advantage is for the company and the employee.