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 […]
Category: Salary sacrifice schemes
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 […]
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 […]
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 sacrifice: beyond pensions
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 […]
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 […]
Everything you need to know about Maji’s workplace nursery scheme
Childcare costs are affecting recruitment and retention Research shows the average cost of sending one child to nursery in the UK is almost £15,000 pa. The Standard recently reported that for those on average earnings, the UK is the third most expensive country for childcare costs in the world. For those earning less than the […]
Case studies: how Maji is supporting tech companies to save money and support employees
At Maji, we’re proud to support forward-thinking companies in supporting their employees with financial wellbeing. We also help them make a tangible financial difference to their companies and their employees’ payslips through salary sacrifice (otherwise known as salary exchange). We’d like to highlight two case studies from the tech sector that showcase the benefits of […]
This simple change could give people on National Minimum Wage a payrise
The National Minimum Wage (NMW, or sometimes known as National Living Wage) was introduced in 1999, and it’s since helped millions of people by raising their pay (without destroying job opportunities, as some naysayers feared). But workers on or near NMW are missing out on a benefit their higher-earning colleagues are taking advantage of. You […]
Tackling the cost of living crisis for employees with a strong financial wellbeing strategy
In our first two blogs on the topic of the cost of living crisis (1,2), we’ve highlighted why this turbulent time might be difficult for your employees, and some practical steps you can take to support them. But short-term solutions might not be enough. With the possibility of a long-lasting crisis ahead of us, putting […]