Join us for our next FREE Bond Williams HR & Leadership event where we team up with Mercer Marsh Benefits to bring you this insightful three part seminar where Nikki Tigwell, Business Development Manager, will lead an interactive session discussing the current health and benefit trends employers are experiencing; Connor Jones, Senior Workplace Education Consultant, will be delivering an insightful session into how you can accommodate to the financial wellbeing needs of your workforce; and Jon Wood, Leader of Workplace Savings, MMB Commercial will round off the session with the launch of Mercer Smart Pension.

HOW TO USE BENEFITS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES

The ongoing cost of living crisis is creating difficulties for individuals up and down the country. Increasingly, colleagues are looking to their employers to provide something that will help alleviate some of the pressures and anxieties that they face.

Inevitably, there is an intrinsic link between an individuals’ financial, social, physical and mental wellbeing; that is to say that there is invariably a knock-on effect if we find ourselves struggling in one particular area.

It is perhaps unsurprising then to learn that many of our problems tend to stem from financial difficulties – with over 1.5 million people experiencing both problem debt, and mental health problems.

Whilst many individuals therefore look to what they believe to be the obvious solution to all of their problems – to get paid more – we know as employers that it’s not quite that simple.

Whether it be providing benefits to ensure that an individual and their loved ones are protected should the worst happen, or perhaps it’s a case of proactively trying to educate individuals on the benefits and support that is available to them through their employment. There is certainly not a ‘one-size fits all’ here, but there does seem to be a shift away from the traditional, to the unconventional.

UK Health and Protection benefit trends

Given the increasing costs associated with health and protection benefits, it is crucial for businesses to find a balance between supporting employee well-being and managing the impact of poor health and limited access to healthcare. At Mercer Marsh Benefits, we understand the importance of long-term investment in employee health and the value of preventative and proactive interventions in mitigating rising costs.

In today’s competitive talent market, offering comprehensive health and well-being benefits is essential for employee recruitment and retention. These benefits not only help employees thrive in their roles but also demonstrate that their employer genuinely cares about their well-being.

Nikki Tigwell, Business Development Manager at Mercer Marsh Benefits, will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of health and protection benefits. We will explore the latest trends in these areas and compare them with your existing benefit offerings. This analysis will help you identify opportunities for improvement and ensure that your benefit propositions align with industry best practices.

Mercer Smart Pension: A New Master Trust Proposition

Jonathan Wood will discuss the introduction of the Mercer Smart Pension. Focused initially on the SME market, our new Master Trust combines Smart Pension’s technology-led, digital-first master trust, with Mercer’s market-leading investment capabilities, governance, and retirement services. With an Annual Management Charge of just 0.3%, Jonathan will discuss how this and Master Trusts in general, represent great value for employers.

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