Midday Masterclass - The Importance of Employee Financial Wellbeing for SMEs
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NZST
Location
Events Room 2, Wintec CBD. View map here.
Fees/Admission
Free of charge for Waikato Chamber members
$35+GST for non-members

Description
EVENT DETAILS
In today’s challenging economic environment, employee financial wellbeing is becoming a critical factor in the overall health and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Financial stress can lead to decreased engagement, higher absenteeism, and lower productivity — directly impacting business performance.
In this Midday Masterclass session, facilitated by Tony Agar, Manager at Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust, we'll explore:
• What financial wellbeing means for employees
• The hidden cost of financial stress in the workplace
• Why SMEs are uniquely positioned to support their employees
• Practical, low-cost strategies SMEs can adopt to promote financial resilience
• The wider business benefits of investing in staff financial wellbeing
The session will highlight how supporting financial wellbeing is not just a "nice to have" but a smart business decision that benefits both staff and the organisation as a whole.
SPEAKER BIO
Tony Agar, Manager - Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust
Tony Agar oversees free and confidential financial mentoring and budgeting support for the Hamilton community. He began his journey in financial mentoring in 2010 as a Budget Advisor, before stepping into his leadership role in 2017. Under his guidance, the Trust’s team empowers individuals and families to improve their financial capability and wellbeing.
Have any burning questions? Please email your questions prior to the event to events@waikatochamber.co.nz which will be shared with Tony to factor in his presentation.
Registrations are required to attend.
Please note - lunch is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to the session.
For enquiries or to cancel your registration email events@waikatochamber.co.nz
This is a complimentary event; if you are unable to attend, please let us know by the day before, or a $20+GST no-show fee will apply.
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