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 […]
Category: Pensions
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opt-in vs opt-out: what’s the best way to get employees into a salary sacrifice pension arrangement?
Switching to a salary sacrifice pension arrangement for your employees makes a lot of sense. After all, both your company and your employee can save money with this scheme through reduced NI payments. But, to maximise your employer savings and make sure employees are getting the most out of it, you’ll want to make sure […]
Turning the 2025 NI increase into NI savings for your business
Time strapped? Key takeaways from the blog: From April 2025, employer NI contributions rise to 15% (from 13.8%) with a new £5,000 threshold The average business faces increased costs of around £900 per employee annually Implementing salary sacrifice through Maji can reduce these increased NI costs by 30-60% Quick implementation means you can start saving […]
3 reasons financial planning matters for your employees – and how employers can help
For employers, supporting financial planning in the workplace is a powerful way to create a more engaged, productive, and resilient workforce. By empowering employees to take control of their finances, you’re not just helping them individually – you’re strengthening your organisation as a whole. Financial planning is a critical building block of financial wellbeing. The […]
Stay ahead of the budget: Save on rising NI costs with salary sacrifice
As the Chancellor announced an increase in National Insurance (NI) rates from 13.8% to 15% on 30 October 2024, many employers are facing higher costs on the horizon. But there’s a silver lining: salary sacrifice schemes can offer significant savings opportunities for your business, helping to offset these new expenses and keep costs neutral. Here’s […]
Saving money with salary exchange schemes: beyond the traditional pension
As the Chancellor announced an increase in National Insurance (NI) rates from 13.8% to 15% on 30 October 2024, many employers are facing higher costs on the horizon. But there’s a silver lining: salary exchange (also known as salary sacrifice) schemes can offer significant savings opportunities for your business, helping to offset these new expenses […]
Savings + pensions = foundations for financial security
We are fast approaching the annual celebration of UK Savings Week and UK Pension Awareness Day. It would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the current financial landscape; where many of your employees are struggling with financial security – the ability to save sufficiently due to rising costs of living. Yet, the importance of […]