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 salary sacrifice, a way to help employees reduce the financial burden […]

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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 […]

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6 salary sacrifice schemes where both you and your employees save money

Salary sacrifice schemes aren’t just employee perks. They’re powerful cost-saving tools for employers too. But they’re not all made equal. While there are many options out there, only a select few offer meaningful National Insurance savings for both employers and employees. These schemes not only improve financial wellbeing across your workforce, but they also deliver […]

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Understanding P11D: everything you need to know

Written in partnership with Hive HR Solutions.  As an employer, providing benefits to your employees is a great way to support them, but it also comes with certain tax obligations. One key requirement in the UK is the P11D form, which reports benefits and expenses provided to employees outside of their regular salary. Here’s everything […]

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Is salary sacrifice worth it for the employee?

Is salary sacrifice worth it for the employee?

What if you could pay less tax and take home more money – without changing your salary? That’s the power of salary sacrifice. Think of the HMRC salary exchange initiative – also known as salary sacrifice – as a clever strategy where everyone wins. You agree to exchange some of your salary for benefits you […]

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What is a salary sacrifice scheme and how does it work?

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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Turning the 2025 NI increase into cost 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 […]

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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 […]

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Saving money with salary sacrifice: beyond pensions

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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. If […]

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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 to save due to rising costs of living. Yet, the importance of saving for retirement through pension contributions remains […]

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