New research launched today amongst 223 companies representing 1.3 million employees has revealed that more than half of employers (51%) plan to make changes to their financial wellbeing offerings in the next two years.
43% working-age people (equivalent to 14.6 million) are under-saving for retirement, according to a recent report by the Department for Work and Pensions. In addition, research […]
Many companies in the UK operate a Save As You Earn (SAYE) share plan often known as Sharesave, which provides employees with a tax efficient way to invest in their company’s shares.
Share plans play an integral part in any reward and benefits strategy. They are designed to encourage longer term saving which can result in greater financial wellbeing. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work answers some questions on the key things to understand if your workplace offers share plans.
Between the 22nd and 28th of September is UK Savings Week.
Jonathan Watts-Lay, Founder and Director of WEALTH at work The journey to retirement, once a relatively straightforward path, has become increasingly complex, particularly since the advent […]
The beginning of 2025 has brought a sense of uncertainty for many. Developments such as new trade tariffs under Donald Trump and the rise in National Insurance have placed added pressure on businesses, with some facing difficult decisions including the possibility of redundancies.
Recent market turbulence has been unsettling for many, especially those considering investing.
Recent market turbulence has been unsettling for many, especially for those planning to retire.
Almost a quarter of UK workers (23%) have had to borrow money from family and friends in the last year because of money worries, and almost a fifth have taken on debt (18%). It seems financial worries have become the new normal. With almost 14.6 million UK adults not coping financially or finding it difficult to cope, many are looking for ways to help ease the strain on their finances.