Relief at source vs net pay vs vs salary sacrifice: your options explained

Pension contribution methods can be confusing, and the way tax relief is applied varies depending on the method your employer uses. In fact, recent research shows that over 40% of UK employees don’t fully understand how their pension contributions affect their take-home pay, making it harder to plan for the future. Tax relief is a […]

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How salary sacrifice can help your employees access their free childcare hours

The government’s ‘Free Childcare for Working Parents’ scheme aims to cut the cost of childcare by providing eligible families with 30 free hours per week (from September 2025). The scheme is available for working parents, but not those who earn (or whose partner earns) an adjusted net income of over £100,000. This can leave some […]

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Achieve financial wellbeing with expert financial coaching

Just like working with a sports coach, working with a financial coach can help you identify your current strengths and weaknesses, make a plan to hit your goals and take action towards your desired financial future.  We’re here to break down why you should consider connecting with a financial coach to boost your financial wellbeing […]

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Alternative to pay rises: What benefits do employees really want?

From higher National Insurance bills to bigger energy costs, many businesses are facing a squeeze right now. This can be especially true for SMEs, who need to make sure every pound is accounted for. So when it comes to retaining and rewarding the best employees, increasing salary can be tough, especially when that comes with […]

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What’s the difference between an employee discounts scheme and an employee incentive scheme?

When setting up your workplace benefits, you might be wondering what to include in the package to help employees feel supported and rewarded at work. Two popular options are discounts and incentives. But what’s the difference? An employee discounts scheme offers employees money off purchases, which might be everyday costs like coffee, groceries or subscriptions, […]

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How salary sacrifice can help you support your company’s ESG goals

Your business may have a number of different goals – and I’m betting that one of them is to make money, if you’re in the for-profit arena. But it’s also important to develop your ESG goals alongside. ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance: i.e. the ways in which you might seek to make a […]

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Childcare salary sacrifice vs tax free childcare explained

Introduction to childcare benefits Sorting out childcare can be a massive headache for parents, as well as a major cost. Two initiatives to lower this cost are childcare salary sacrifice and tax free childcare.  Childcare salary sacrifice is an arrangement an employee makes with their employer to sacrifice, or give up, part of their salary […]

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Why your workplace pension scheme could be your most underappreciated benefit

When you think about a company benefits scheme, what comes to mind? It might be health insurance, shopping discounts or an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). But have you considered your workplace pension as part of your benefits package? Although you’re obliged to offer a workplace pension, it’s important not to let it languish. As we’ll […]

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How can I introduce employee benefits as a small company?

As a caring leader of a small company, you may be wondering how to set up benefits for your employees without smashing the budget. Employee benefits can help you recruit and retain talented employees, as well as support their wellbeing and increase productivity. But, when every penny counts, it can feel difficult to spend on […]

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

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 enhance employee […]

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