BRISBANE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / As the year draws to a close, many employees face a familiar challenge: rising costs from holiday spending, summer breaks, and back-to-school expenses. What's often overlooked, say experts, is how personal money stress quietly spills into the workplace, affecting focus, productivity, and overall well being.

That's why Sloan Wilkins, Financial Coach and Founder of Everyday Money Live, and Barry Wilkinson, Director of SW Brokerage, are teaming up to help organisations strengthen their approach to employee financial well being.

Both professionals share a belief that empowering employees with financial education and confidence delivers tangible benefits for individuals, businesses, and communities alike.

"We're seeing more employers acknowledge that money stress is one of the biggest drains on focus, morale, and productivity," says Sloan. "When employees gain confidence with their finances, they make clearer decisions at work and at home, and that's beneficial for everyone."

Barry agrees, noting that this shift in mindset moves the conversation beyond products and toward empowerment.

"This isn't about selling financial products," Barry says. "It's about helping people feel in control and giving them the practical skills to manage cash flow, handle debt, and plan for their goals. The impact on workplace culture is enormous."

As organisations prepare to close out 2025 and set the tone for the new year, Sloan and Barry say the timing couldn't be better to integrate financial well being into broader workplace wellness strategies.

"January is often when money pressure peaks," Sloan explains. "Employees are juggling Christmas expenses, school costs, and new-year goals. We don't get to choose which part of us we leave at home and that stress follows us into work. Supporting financial well being early sets the tone for a more confident, productive year."

Their collaboration brings together practical financial education, personal coaching, and tailored organisational programs that help employers create lasting change. Everyday Money Live provides relatable, hands-on coaching designed to build confidence with real-world finances, while SW Brokerage contributes its expertise in holistic financial guidance, helping individuals and businesses navigate lending, cash flow, and long-term wealth strategies with clarity and confidence.

About SW Brokerage

Based in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, SW Brokerage helps clients navigate everything from first-home purchases to refinancing and investment strategies through a personalised, holistic approach across residential, commercial, and business finance. Blending old-school values of trust, integrity, and attention to detail with modern technology and innovation, SW Brokerage offers clients a seamless experience backed by one of Australia's highest loan approval rates and more than 330 five-star reviews.

Contact details:

Name: Barry Wilkinson
Business: SW Brokerage
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Website: https://swbrokerage.com.au/
Email: info@swbrokerage.com.au

SOURCE: SW Brokerage