Beyond the Paycheck: Why Financial Resilience Starts with HR

Pay pressures, burnout, and a workforce in flux – what’s HR’s role in the financial wellbeing crisis?

New research shows 60% of New Zealanders say financial stress is impacting their overall wellbeing – and it’s starting to hit employers hard. From rising staff turnover and requests for pay top-ups to drops in productivity and long-term retirement pressures, HR leaders are carrying more than their fair share of the weight.

So how can you respond without burning out your business – or your team?

Join us for a timely conversation hosted by Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani, Employment Counsel at Employment Hero, joined by Maddison Harris, Senior People Advisor at Employment Hero and Katie Wesney, Financial Adviser & Head Strategic Coach at enable.me. Together, we’ll unpack the financial stress facing Kiwi workers – and what HR teams can do to support staff, boost retention, and build a more resilient workforce.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• What’s really driving financial stress in today’s workforce
• How it’s impacting engagement, retention, and productivity
• What HR leaders can do right now to support employee wellbeing
• Practical ways to balance compassion with commercial impact
• Interactive Q&A

This is a must-attend for HR leaders who are ready to go beyond EAP and start building financially resilient teams.

Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at August 13 2025, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.