Explore the trends shaping employee benefits, reward and wellbeing strategies
Financial wellbeing, flexible benefits, employee engagement and reward technology continue to dominate the agenda for HR and Reward leaders. The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum brings together senior decision-makers looking to review suppliers, benchmark solutions and discover new ideas. Through a programme of pre-arranged meetings, you can meet providers aligned to your requirements and compare solutions efficiently. […]
Salary Sacrifice Pensions: Employer NI Savings and contribution strategy
For employers reviewing a salary sacrifice pension, often called pension salary exchange, National Insurance (NI) savings are only part of the decision. Employers also need to decide whether that saving is retained, used to increase pension contributions or split between the two. From 2029/30, new rules will limit the amount of salary or bonus that […]
Death in Service Insurance and Group Risk Benefits: Closing the employee awareness gap
Death in service insurance can provide meaningful financial protection for employees’ families. But that value is harder to realise if employees do not know what cover they have, how it works or where to find the details. The same applies to wider group risk benefits such as group income protection and group critical illness insurance. […]
Employee Financial Wellbeing: The business case and how to choose a provider
Employee financial wellbeing can include apps, earned wage access, payroll saving, coaching and broader platforms. But these services address different needs. For HR, Reward and Benefits teams, the starting point is to understand what employees need help with, which type of support is appropriate and what a provider should be able to demonstrate. The business […]
Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS): How they differ from salary sacrifice
For employers reviewing car benefits, an employee car ownership scheme (ECOS) and a salary sacrifice car scheme can look similar. Both can give employees access to a new car through work. But the underlying arrangements are different. Under a qualifying ECOS, the employee acquires the car at the outset within a structured financing arrangement. Under […]
Revealed: What upcoming employment law changes mean for UK manufacturers
With the Employment Rights Act 2025 coming into law on 18 December 2025, employers across the country have been making arrangements to accommodate new provisions related to holiday pay, statutory rights, employee protections against workplace harassment and more. The Act represents the biggest changes to UK employment law in decades and is therefore being rolled […]
Lay the ground for 2025 success at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum is a high-end, exclusive event during which senior professionals like yourself have an unparalleled opportunity to meet on-on-one with the industry’s top suppliers, and discuss your business needs. This event only comes round once a year, so don’t miss out! DATE: Thursday 28th November VENUE: Hilton, London Canary Wharf COST: Completely Free! Your free […]