News & Articles
Anxious times: How money worries can impact on employees
June 3, 2025
Recent inflation figures charting an increase in the cost of living have provided an unwelcome reminder of the sustained pressure being plac...
Just a number? Pension planning for an ageing population
April 23, 2025
Not that long ago, retirement was a fairly fixed concept: after a lifetime of employment, at some point in your sixties you would say goodby...
Employee experience: Understanding how benefits fit into a bigger picture
March 17, 2025
With UK plc in a protracted battle to improve productivity, and talent retention frequently topping lists of companies’ key concerns, it i...
Employee trends: What to expect from the workforce in 2025
January 28, 2025
In the wake of the pandemic and in the inflation-hit years that followed, the employment landscape seems to have been flooded by a series of...
Early exit: How the FIRE movement can inspire pension engagement among younger generations
December 20, 2024
Asking how much money you will need in retirement is, on the surface, a simple question.
Far more difficult, of course, is working out an...
Easing the pressure: How benefits can help address sources of employee stress
November 26, 2024
From traffic problems on the morning commute to a looming deadline at work, we cannot fully protect ourselves against the everyday stresses ...
Pension plan: Supporting employees on the road to retirement
October 24, 2024
Evidence suggests there is a knowledge gap across the UK when it comes to financial matters.
In a recent study, almost three-quarters (73...
Working environment Pt 2: Growing appetite for ESG benefits among employees
September 17, 2024
The future of the planet is a topic that permeates public and private discourse today, with climate change cited as a concern by the majorit...
Working environment Pt 1: Meeting employee expectations on sustainability
August 16, 2024
Many employers are familiar with the idea of tying employee remuneration to commercial performance, with profit-sharing structures commonly ...
Flexible working: How better balance can bring benefits to all
July 23, 2024
The concept of working from home has undergone significant transformation in recent years.
Pre-pandemic, taking the opportunity to escape...