All Financial wellbeing articles
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ArticleJollyes unveils enhanced benefits and support for employees
Nationwide pet superstore Jollyes has introduced a range of new and improved employee benefits as part of its mission to be one of the best UK retail employers.
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ArticleJust 19% of UK savers have factored getting a serious illness in to their retirement plan
Only a fifth of UK savers (19%) have fully considered getting a serious illness in their retirement plan, according to new research from independent consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleWheatley Group receives real living wage accreditation
Scottish housing, care and property management organisation Wheatley Group has received real living wage accreditation.
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ArticleExclusive: Next, Suez and Asda participate in winter financial wellbeing campaign
Asda, Suez, Next and Brakes have joined a new campaign to support their employees through the financial pressures of winter and help them build positive financial behaviours for the New Year.
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OpinionClaire Goldenberg: What are your reward and benefits priorities for 2025?
Claire Goldenberg reflects on the initiatives that Jollyes has launched in order to be a stand-out employer.
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OpinionRob Mottram: What are your reward and benefit priorities for 2025?
In 2025 McBride aims to build on its reward successes of the past year.
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ArticleSecurity guards at Victoria and Albert Museum join pay and conditions dispute
Security guards at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum have joined forces with colleagues at the Science and Natural History Museums in a dispute for improved pay and conditions.
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ArticleUK job hopper employees have £15,000 more in pension savings than average person
UK employees who have switched jobs multiple times have over £15,000 more in pension savings than the average person, according to new research from Wealthify.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Budgeting for the festive season
Workplace financial wellbeing support can be crucial in the run up to the festive period.
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ArticleCo-op to extend opt-out savings scheme to boost financial wellbeing
Retailer Co-op is planning to extend access to its opt-out savings scheme for its frontline employees who may face financial uncertainty.
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ArticleExclusive: Lendlease launches financial wellbeing support for employees
Source: From Lendlease Integrated real estate business Lendlease has launched financial wellbeing support for its 900 employees to help with their financial education. The platform, which is provided by Bippit, offers the employer’s staff access to professional coaches with Financial Conduct Authority-recognised qualifications, which are unlimited, and ...
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Article64% do not think the real living wage increase goes far enough to support staff
Source: From Shutterstock Employee Benefits poll: Just over two-thirds (64%) of employers do not think that the real living wage increase to £12.60 an hour goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefit readers. Nearly one-third (32%) of respondents said that they ...
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AnalysisHow to create an effective pension communications strategy
An effective communication strategy acknowledges that members are at different stages of their lives and careers, and, therefore, process information differently.
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Case StudiesThis Is It Marketing offers a range of communication channels to engage staff with pensions
Marketing agency This Is It Marketing was founded in 2020. Headquartered in London, it has offices in Portugal and North America and employs 62 employees. The organisation offers a defined contribution pension scheme, into which employees are automatically enrolled and benefit from a 5% contribution from the ...
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ArticleGo North East receives real living wage accreditation
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.com Go North East has received real living wage accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to fair pay. The organisation operates buses in County Durham, Cumbria, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear. As part of its commitment, ...
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ArticlePreston City receives real living wage city accreditation
Source: Credit: Preston City Council The city of Preston in Lancashire has received real living wage city accreditation from Living Wage Places as part of its commitment to support employees in the area. A celebration to showcase it becoming a real living wage city was held ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Hotelplan incorporates benefits into sustainability strategy
Audio: Podcast: Hotelplan interview Listen: Tour operator group Hotelplan places sustainability at the heart of its business strategy. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Nicky Lyle, group HR director, talks about how the organisation encourages sustainable lifestyles through its benefits strategy and corporate culture. ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Hotelplan
The benefits on offer to employees at Hotelplan Pension A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all staff who meet auto-enrolment criteria. Employees aged under 22 can opt in. The standard contribution rates are 4% employee and 4% employer. Group risk Employer-paid ...
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2024: Employer national insurance contributions (NICs) to increase to 15%
Autumn Budget 2024: The government is to increase the rate of employer national insurance contributions (NICs) by 1.2 percentage points to 15% from 6 April 2025. This will mean employers will have to pay 15p in NIC for every £1 paid to an employee. In addition, the ...