How financial pressure is eroding employee engagement, productivity, and retention
Cost-of-living pressures across Australia and New Zealand aren’t just hitting household budgets, they’re showing up at work. Financial stress is draining energy and focus, weakening culture and engagement, and increasing turnover risk.
In this on-demand session, Kylie Terrell, Director of Consultancy APAC, and Chris James, Marketing and Insights Director APAC, at Reward Gateway | Edenred unpack the latest research findings of our Cost of Not Living Report and explore how economic pressure is creating a hidden drag on performance.
From declining engagement and rising stress to lower productivity and increased turnover risk, the data reveals a clear connection between financial wellbeing and business outcomes. They examine what employees across ANZ are experiencing, where support gaps remain, and why this issue is becoming a critical leadership challenge for organisations in 2026 and 2027.
This session covers what employers can do now, especially in an environment when pay rises aren’t an option. Expect practical, scalable strategies to reduce financial pressure, strengthen your EVP, and build connection and resilience so teams can thrive in uncertainty.
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Kylie Terrell - Director of Consultancy, APAC
Kylie Terrell has partnered with HR leaders across Australia & New Zealand for over 10 years to design and deliver strategic employee engagement programs that have employees at the heart. Responsible for helping organisations bring their purpose, mission and values to life across numerous best in class engagement programs, Kylie is driven to help businesses use Engagement as a core lever for success.
Chris James - Marketing & Insights Director, APAC
Chris leads brand, communications, and go-to-market strategy for Reward Gateway | Edenred across Australia & New Zealand. Having spent over 15 years in marketing with deep experience in HR tech, fintech, and employee engagement, Chris partners with organisations to show how benefits, recognition, and communications can be powerful levers for culture and business growth.