Why it matters, what your employees really want – and how you can help without breaking the bank
In today’s climate, money worries are affecting more people than ever – and it’s showing up at work. From rising household bills to mortgage pressures and childcare costs, your employees may be bringing financial stress into the workplace every day. And when people are distracted, anxious or overwhelmed, it impacts morale, productivity and retention.
That’s why supporting financial wellbeing isn’t just a nice thing to do – it’s a business-critical move.
What is financial wellbeing?
It’s about helping your people feel more in control of their money – and their future. That doesn’t always mean increasing pay. It could be:
- Providing access to trusted financial advice or guidance
- Offering salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. for pensions, EVs or cycle to work)
- Promoting free benefits like EAPs or online budgeting tools
- Improving pension engagement so employees feel confident planning ahead
What do employees actually want?
Research consistently shows employees value clarity, flexibility and support – particularly when it comes to pensions, savings and protecting their income.
It’s not about big spend – it’s about providing meaningful benefits and helping people understand and use them.
How we help
At Wilsons, we work with employers to design practical, compliant benefits strategies that genuinely support your people – without adding unnecessary cost. Whether you want to refresh your offer or build something new, we’ll help you make it work.
Get in touch with Charlotte Perkins to talk about how financial wellbeing could be your next strategic advantage.