Difficult economic conditions are prompting many employers to change their approach to financial wellbeing to support their people through tough times. While increasing pay may be the most direct choice of options, it might not always be possible when budgets are tight, nor, on its own, may it be enough. Instead, organisations are redefining their benefits packages to help employees in new, innovative ways.

Enabling financial awareness is an important aspect for supporting an employee’s overall wellbeing during a cost-of-living crisis. To ensure that the support is relevant to individual needs, it is important to recognise that these needs are changing at employees’ different life stages. Understanding this allows for the creation of actionable steps that improve financial awareness for everyone in the workplace.

Organisation: Leek Building Society

Industry: Financial services

Size: c. 200 employees

Interviewee: Rob Longmore, HR Director, and Lizzie Hall, Head of HR

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