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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Salary sacrifice implementation: compliance, costs and why your accountant can’t do it all

Salary sacrifice schemes are a cornerstone of modern, tax-efficient employee benefits. They offer tangible National Insurance savings for both your business and your employees, making benefits like pension contributions and workplace nursery fees significantly more affordable. When your trusted accountant offers to “handle the process” for a lower fee than a specialist financial wellbeing provider, […]

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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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How to choose an employee discounts scheme

Employee discounts schemes are a common part of employee benefit packages – and it’s easy to see why. They give staff access to special offers, cashback, or reduced prices on everyday expenses, from groceries and gym memberships to tech and travel. A cheaper weekly shop or hotel stay can help employees feel supported in tangible […]

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Pension salary sacrifice for employers: what you should know

You might have heard of salary sacrifice (or its less unsettling name, salary exchange) before; you might even have been lucky enough to have this arrangement for your workplace pension, electric vehicle or a cycle to work scheme in a previous job.  When it comes to making contributions to your employees’ pensions, it’s the most […]

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How to help employees save more into their workplace pensions

Pensions can be a paradox: super important for our futures, but something a lot of us just don’t want to think about. After all, saving for the distant days when we’re old and grey can feel, well, boring – and difficult, if we have lots of competing needs demanding our money right now.  But, as […]

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7 things to think about when choosing a workplace nursery scheme

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 […]

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