How financial wellbeing can take your employee benefits package to the next level

employee financial wellbeing benefits

So, you’ve assembled a brilliant benefits package for your employees. Whether you’ve gone for shopping discounts, gym memberships, an Employee Assistance Programme, or free fruit in the kitchen, you’ve chosen benefits that are going to make your employees happier, healthier and more productive. But is something missing? This blog explores how you can reap the […]

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How to choose an employee discounts scheme

how to choose an employee discounts scheme

Picking a discounts scheme for your workforce isn’t always easy. There are a lot of options out there, and it can be hard to know where to start! That’s why we’ve made this handy guide: a 6-step rundown of how to choose an employee discounts scheme. Employee discounts schemes are a common part of employee […]

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Financial coaching vs financial advice

Financial coaching vs financial advice

Navigating the world of personal finance can be overwhelming. With a plethora of information available, it’s often difficult to know where to turn for help. This blog aims to clarify the distinctions between financial coaching vs financial advice, empowering you to make informed decisions about your financial journey. What is financial coaching? In order to […]

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What’s the best way to track employee financial wellbeing?

Measuring employee financial wellbeing is crucial for organisations seeking to improve employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall well-being. Research from PIB’s 2024 Wellbeing Revolution Report shows that a staggering 50% of corporate employers don’t have the data to make informed decisions on future employee benefit strategies.  Understanding employees’ financial situations provides valuable insights into their needs […]

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Why gig workers need financial wellbeing support too

The so-called ‘gig economy’ in the UK is huge: around 4.4 million people work for gig platforms at least once a week, some as their primary occupation. Gig work (sometimes called platform work) means short-term, one-off pieces of work (like a cab ride, food delivery, or furniture assembly) carried out by independent workers who are […]

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Tackling the cost of living crisis for employees with a strong financial wellbeing strategy

Cost of living crisis employees

The ongoing cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on employees’ finances, wellbeing, and productivity. Rising bills, higher borrowing costs, and stagnant wages mean many workers are struggling to make ends meet, and employers are feeling the ripple effects through increased stress, absenteeism, and reduced engagement. Now more than ever, businesses need to think […]

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How can your benefits package support your employees through the cost of living crisis?

benefits package cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis has hardly been out of the headlines. And for good reason: rising prices for lots of essentials like food, fuel and energy, are forcing many people into financial stress. In our previous blog, we gave you three top tips for supporting your employees through this tough period. Now, we’d like […]

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5 practical ways to boost a corporate financial wellbeing strategy 

corporate financial wellbeing strategy

This post is by our Launchpad intern Heng Chew, from the University of Sheffield, exploring the importance of a corporate financial wellbeing strategy. A strong corporate financial wellbeing strategy isn’t just about benefits – it’s about building a healthier, more resilient workforce from the ground up. In March 2022, the ONS announced that consumer price […]

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Financial wellbeing: where do employees need more support?

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Maji’s mission is to build a financially secure future for everyone. But there’s no ‘one size fits all’ solution; each person will have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to their finances, and they may be starting from a different point than their colleagues or neighbours. That makes it challenging for employers to […]

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Nurturing financial wellbeing in a post-pandemic world

employee wellbeing post pandemic

This article is by Heng Chew, our intern from Sheffield University. Just over two years ago, the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic. Now, the aftershocks of the pandemic continue to rock the global economy. The crisis forced governments, firms, workers, households and individuals to reflect on their working culture and resilience […]

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