Employee Benefits

Pensions Schemes Bill and Section 37 Update
Employee Benefits Pensions

Salary sacrifice for pensions: why it still pays to act now

By Adam Bexson, Senior Consultant  Salary sacrifice – often called salary exchange – isn’t new but it’s making headlines again after the November 2025 Budget.   For...

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Employee Benefits Employee Wellbeing

The next era of workplace wellbeing: personalised care, preventative action, and managers equipped to act early

By Emily Jones, Head of Workplace Wellbeing  As organisations grapple with higher levels of employee mental health referrals, demographic shifts and more complex people needs, it’s clear that traditional workpl...

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Employee Benefits Investment, financial wellbeing and planning

Is earning over £100,000 costing your employees more than they gain?

Crossing the £100,000 income threshold in the UK can trigger a series of financial consequences that go far beyond paying more tax. While it might seem like a milestone worth celebrating, it can result in the l...

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Investment, financial wellbeing and planning

Climate Risk and Investment Strategy Webinar

On 30th October 2025 we held a webinar focused on Climate and Investment. Our PanelDavid Brooks – Head of Policy at BroadstoneDeon Dreyer – Investment Director at BroadstoneRussell Baird – Professional Trust...

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Employee Benefits

Will the Government Slash Pensioners’ Tax-Free Cash? The Reality Behind the Rumours

With the November Budget just around the corner, the question on many savers’ minds is a familiar one – will the government slash pensioners’ tax-free cash? It’s a headline that appears before almost every Budg...

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Employee Benefits

What Does Value Really Mean in Pensions? Why Peace of Mind Might Matter as Much as Performance

“What does good value actually mean when it comes to pensions?” I’m asked that question all the time, most recently by hosts Darren and Nico on the V-FM Pensions podcast. On its surface, it sounds straightforwa...

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Employee Benefits

Why Data and Benefits Technology are Reshaping Business Strategy

Rethinking employee benefits in a digital age The way businesses approach employee benefits is changing fast. Traditional, one-size-fits-all packages no longer cut it. Employees expect more. They want benefits ...

Why Employers Must Stop Whispering About Pensions and Start Leading the Conversation
Employee Benefits

Why Employers Must Stop Whispering About Pensions and Start Leading the Conversation

This article explores why pensions deserve a louder voice in your reward strategy and how HR and benefits professionals can lead the conversation. In a world where employee expectations are shifting fast, rewar...

Is your school ready for the impact of the employment rights bill on pensions
Employee Benefits

Is Your School Ready for the Impact of the Employment Rights Bill on Pensions?

The challenges independent schools face in sustaining membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) are well known. Governors are under pressure to balance the total reward they want to offer teachers with t...

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