International Women’s Day – Why just one day and what did we learn?

International Women’s Day was a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Many facts and figures were issued on this day, but they apply to women all year round. Here are some highlights looking specifically at some financial implications for women. Pensions It was published in January 2022 by the […]
What happens to your pension during your maternity leave

If you’re planning to take time out of work to have a baby, chances are your pension isn’t high on your list of immediate priorities. Ensuring your finances are in order is as essential as preparing for being a new parent and the sleepless nights. In addition to your maternity pay, it’s important to think […]
Staff have reviewed the value of their Employee Benefits due to Covid-19. Have you, as an Employer reviewed what you offer your Employees?

According to recent research1, 46% of employees say that the Covid 19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has made them review the value of the benefits their employer offers when deciding to stay with or join a new employer. The research also found that 33% of employees want their employer to prioritise health over lifestyle benefits. In addition, […]
Did you know that claiming Child Benefit helps towards your State Pension?

Many women take a career break to bring up their children. But how does this affect your State Pension and how can you check that you will receive the correct entitlement? You will only receive the full amount of State Pension if you have paid or been credited with, National Insurance contributions for 35 years. […]
Pension Scams – Help your employees be ScamSmart

Would you give your pension fund or advise your employees to give their pension fund to a man you have just met? You and your employees would have seen the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulators (TPR) advert telling you not to let scammers enjoy your pension savings. They have joined forces on […]
How employers can help with the emotional wellbeing of their staff whilst working at home

Employers can help with the emotional wellbeing of their staff whilst working at home

Employers can help with the emotional wellbeing of their staff whilst working at home The instant Working at Home revolution has shown how adaptable the UK work force can be when required. We are all embracing new ways of working with technology, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom to stay in touch with clients and […]
The Gender PENSION Gap

As part of new UK regulation, thousands of employers (employing over 250 employees) as of 4th April 2018 are now required to publish their gender pay gap figures for the first time and the information published so far, has shown that there is still a gender pay gap for women in companies. This gender pay […]
3 dates for your diary

The Employee Benefit world is always changing. What changes lay ahead and what do you have to do? Pension Automatic Enrolment Increases to statutory minimums Automatic Enrolment seems to have been a success. A report* by the Department of Work and Pension states that over 9 million people have been enrolled into a work place […]
Workplace Stress Research

Half of UK employees lose sleep over work, with workplace stress leading to more drinking and smoking 51% of employees lose sleep worrying about their job or work related concerns Lack of healthy work/life balance a factor: 41% stay up late or get up early to check work emails A third (34%) of employees who […]