Financial Wellbeing

Businesses can use AI to tackle financial crime

As technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, financial crime has taken on a new dimension, posing a multifaceted threat to financial institutions. 

Stress caused by financial worry the issue affecting most generations of staff

Employers believe anxiety related to financial worry and debt is the number one health and wellbeing concern among all generational employee demographics, with the exception of Baby-boomers.

£27 Billion in lost pension pots could ease cost-of-living strain for over-55s

An estimated one in 20 people are thought to have mislaid or forgotten a pension which averages £9,500 – money which could cushion the impact of rising prices, if they are 55 or older.

New study reveals SMEs’ missed opportunities in employee workplace pensions

New report finds a substantial number of SMEs are failing to fully maximise the benefits of employee workplace pensions, leaving potential retirement savings untapped.

Scott Read: Employee engagement starts with the payroll professionals

National Payroll Week falls 11-15 September and it’s an occasion designed to mark the hard work payroll professionals do to keep Britain paid. And they really do. 

Marcus Beaver: Why and how employers should support their people through financial worries

Financial uncertainties are hard to ignore, with over half saying that financial concerns distract from day-to-day work and 4/10 report long-term financial planning is causing them stress.

Financial support at work critical to tackling money stigma

Employees who receive financial support at work are almost four times as likely to want to share money concerns with their organisation, according to new research.

30% employers cite affordability as top health and wellbeing challenge

Affordability - competing with budget for other business needs - was cited as the biggest challenge in supporting the health and wellbeing of staff, by 30% of employers.

Vicky Walker: The growing burnout problem with side hustles

Employers need crucial advice on how to support the wellbeing of individuals who are struggling to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, and are now turning to multiple jobs or new ways to support themselves.

Urgent need to break money talk taboos at work

Employers must urgently break down social taboos around workplace money talk and encourage their employees to share their financial concerns with their colleagues.

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