Sarah Hurst is Group Head of HR at Energy Saving Trust, with broad experience across people strategy, employee relations, inclusion and colleague engagement. She is particularly interested in how organisations can create a positive colleague experience through benefits, development, flexibility and the wider support they offer their people.
Financial wellbeing is about more than salary. As employees continue to face financial pressures, employers are looking for practical ways to support wellbeing, engagement and resilience.
Join experts from Energy Saving Trust online as we discuss how organisations can take a broader approach to financial wellbeing and deliver meaningful support beyond their pay.
What you’ll learn
- Why financial wellbeing is a growing priority for HR and benefits teams.
- How financial stress can impact employee wellbeing and performance.
- Practical ways to support employees beyond pay increases.
- Expert insights from Energy Saving Trust on helping people manage household energy costs.
Why attend?
- Gain practical, actionable ideas.
- Learn from industry experts and real-world experiences.
- Discover ways to strengthen your employee wellbeing strategy.
Who should attend?
HR, reward and benefits, wellbeing and people leaders looking to strengthen their approach to employee financial wellbeing.
- Free to attend
- 11am-12pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026
- Online, via Microsoft Teams
Sarah Hurst
Group Head of HR
Laura Atkinson
Business Development Manager
Laura Atkinson is a Business Development Manager at Energy Saving Trust, where she helps organisations develop innovative approaches to sustainability and employee wellbeing. She works on Energy Saving Trust’s employee energy saving support offer, helping employers address cost of living pressures through trusted advice and home energy improvements. Previously, Laura led the Commercial Section of the British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico.
Joanna O'Loan
Knowledge Manager
Joanna O’Loan is a Knowledge Manager at Energy Saving Trust, specialising in home and workplace energy. She works across research, policy and advice services to turn evidence into practical guidance, helping people and organisations make informed decisions about energy use, energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies. She is particularly interested in making complex information accessible, so that people can better understand their options and make decisions that are right for them.