All Financial wellbeing articles
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Is it time to broaden the scope of financial wellbeing?
Could individuals’ lived experiences have more of a role to play in educating others?
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Case StudiesPodcast: Atom Bank uses employee feedback to shape benefits
Atom Bank’s payroll, benefits and reward manager, Gabby Harrison, discusses the organisation’s approach to employee-led benefits design in the latest Employee Benefits podcast.
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees’ financial wellbeing through seasonal pressure points?
Religious festivals, school holidays and the back-to-school period can create financial strain spikes for employees, compressing spending into short windows and causing anxiety and stress.
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Case StudiesPowwr supports staff at financial pressure points through benefits
International energy software firm Powwr supports its employees at financial pressure points with assistance through benefits.
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Case StudiesWickes offers range of financial wellbeing support throughout the year
UK DIY retailer Wickes offers a range of financial wellbeing support to its employees throughout the year to ease any worries.
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Article70% of UK adults report weekly stress mainly due to financial strain
Just under three-quarters (70%) of UK adults have reported weekly stress primarily due to financial strain, according to research by Cigna Healthcare.
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Employers must prepare staff for working longer as retirement pressures mount
Employers need to focus on health, job design, reward and financial awareness to prepare workers for extended careers.
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AnalysisHow to help employees with pension investment decisions
Many employees are potentially missing out on higher pension returns by remaining in their scheme’s default fund.
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ArticleNational living wage to rise in April 2026
The national living wage (NLW) will rise by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, while the national minimum wage (NMW) for 18 to 20-year-olds will increase from £10 to £10.85.
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ArticleNHS Education for Scotland receives living wage accreditation
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has received living wage employer accreditation as part of its aim to pay a wage that reflects the cost of living.
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Article88% of employees want to receive a gift card for Christmas
Gift cards have topped the list of most desired Christmas gifts, with 88% of employees wanting to receive one, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN).
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AnalysisWhere does auto-enrolment sit in a pensions strategy?
Employers are incorporating auto-enrolment into their pensions strategy in different ways to help staff avoid retirement poverty.
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ArticleGovernment publishes Financial Inclusion Strategy
The government has published its Financial Inclusion Strategy in order to tackle the barriers to individuals’ and households’ financial inclusion.
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ArticleUK financial wellbeing declines for the first time
UK financial wellbeing has declined for the first time, while the gender gap has widened by nearly a third, according to research by financial wellbeing platform Stream.
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Case StudiesPodcast: Connaught Care Collection ensures benefits support all areas of employees’ lives
Connaught Care Collection’s total reward approach sees its benefits package closely weaved into talent attraction and its employee experience.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Connaught Care Collection
The benefits on offer at Connaught Care Collection include unlimited holiday for some job grades.
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OpinionLucy Becque: How can employers can help staff save for a rainy day?
Coventry Building Society provides practical steps to help staff manage day-to-day finances.
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OpinionKirstie Jones: How can employers help staff save for a rainy day?
Salutem takes a holistic approach to employee wellbeing.
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ArticleRibble Valley Borough Council receives living wage employer accreditation
Ribble Valley Borough Council in Lancashire has received living wage employer accreditation.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Counteracting the high cost of living
Trying to make salaries stretch further each month is a reality for many employees, particularly in the run up to the festive season.