Food insecurity impacts employees' productivity, research finds

Study links employee food insecurity to reduced work engagement

Food insecurity can increase anxiety and undermine employees at work, but workplace programs to address it can improve job outcomes, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Food insecurity impacts employees' productivity, research finds

Food insecurity can increase anxiety and undermine employees at work, but workplace programs to address it can improve job outcomes, according to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

Food Insecurity Raises Anxiety and Reduces Productivity, Study Finds

Food insecurity raises employee anxiety and lowers productivity but workplace food support improves well-being and work performance. The post Food Insecurity Raises Anxiety and Reduces Productivity, Study Finds appeared first on Psychreg.

Food Insecurity Diminishes Employee Productivity, New Research Shows

Food insecurity, a condition traditionally framed as a social welfare issue predominantly impacting unemployed populations, is increasingly recognized as a critical factor affecting the employed workforce. Recent empirical research sheds light on the intricate ways in which food insecurity precipitates psychological distress and undermines occupational functioning. Published in the Journal of Applied Psychology on February 19, 2026, this groundb…