An employee has asked you to pay their pension contributions into their own SIPP instead of the workplace scheme, perhaps for wider investment choice or to keep their pensions in one place. This article is for employers and explains what’s involved in agreeing to it and setting it up. If you’re an employee wondering whether […]
The last few years have seen financial worries rocket. With the rising cost of living, high interest rates and increasing pressure to consume the latest luxuries, it’s no wonder people are feeling more stressed than ever. As many as 89% of employees find that financial stress is affecting them at work. And this can have […]
The 2020s have seen a transformation in the workplace. The pandemic was a watershed moment that helped bring employee wellbeing to the fore: in 2023, 72% of businesses said they were making wellbeing a greater priority. As well as physical and emotional health, more companies are also considering the importance of employee financial wellbeing. But […]
Financial wellbeing at work matters. The last few years have made it difficult to ignore the reality of financial pressures for our employees, and we know that stressed employees can be unhappy and unproductive. So the question now isn’t whether a financial wellbeing strategy makes sense. It’s how to build a financial wellbeing strategy that […]
We’re surrounded by more information on finances than ever. Need to understand pensions? There’s a video or a podcast breaking it down. Not sure how to build a budget? There are 500 online influencers posting bitesize content on this very topic. Want to automate your savings? There’s an app for that, and just about anything […]
As most parents will tell you, sorting out childcare can be a huge headache. There are so many things to think about if you want your child to go to a nursery, including the cost. That’s why many employers are now introducing workplace nursery schemes, a way to help employees reduce the financial burden of […]
Cycling to work isn’t just good for your employees’ health – it’s one of the most straightforward, cost-effective salary sacrifice schemes available to UK employers. Cycle to Work salary sacrifice enables employees to lease a bicycle and cycling equipment through their gross pay, spreading the cost while saving on Income Tax and National Insurance. For […]
For many employees, time is the ultimate currency. Whether it’s managing childcare, pursuing a hobby, or simply preventing burnout, the ability to “buy” extra rest is a high-value benefit. For employers, holiday exchange salary sacrifice is one of the few benefits that can actually reduce overheads while simultaneously increasing employee satisfaction. By allowing staff to […]
For many employees, a performance bonus can feel underwhelming once 42% or 47% Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) are deducted. For employers, bonuses are also one of the most heavily taxed forms of reward – increasing both payroll costs and Employer NI liability. So, is there a smarter middle ground that benefits both the […]
HMRC salary sacrifice schemes are becoming increasingly invaluable for companies wanting to optimise their employee benefit packages while also managing costs. At their core, salary sacrifice schemes – also known as a salary exchange – offer a way for employers and employees to save money. They’re designed to help everyone make tax-efficient benefit choices that […]
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