All Financial wellbeing articles
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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.
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AnalysisWhat to consider when building an effective pensions strategy
With continual change in the pensions landscape, employers should review their pensions strategy every three years.
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ArticleEast Belfast Enterprise receives living wage employer accreditation
East Belfast Enterprise has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.
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ArticleNottingham Building Society launches financial planning benefit for staff
Nottingham Building Society has introduced a one-to-one financial planning benefit for its more than 540 employees.
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AnalysisWhat does the current workplace savings market look like?
Employers can encourage people to save and provide the means to do so.
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Case StudiesSuez Recycling and Recovery UK auto-enrols staff into workplace savings scheme
The employer adjusted its workplace savings scheme to automatically enrol employees when they join the business.
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ArticleNorthwood Hygiene Products to discuss financial wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Dawn Roberts, HR director at Northwood Hygiene Products, will present a session on financial wellbeing on the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2025.
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ArticleExclusive: Creature and Co introduces financial wellbeing support
Creative agency Creature and Co has introduced financial wellbeing and education support for its employees.