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    Create a healthier workplace with employees that mentally, physically and financially fit.

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    Why is wellbeing in the workplace important?

    When employees are mentally well, physically able and financially confident, they can be more focused, motivated, and productive. This increased employee productivity can result in better outcomes for your business.

    There are other benefits to staff welfare, such as reduced absenteeism due to stress or anxiety, or better employee retention following a business merger or acquisition as employees feel supported in their current roles.

    Our Workplace Wellbeing advice can help you find and put in place the most appropriate products and services on the market, as well as running educational sessions so that your employees can understand and value their workplace benefits., alongside other services as part of your wider employee benefit strategy.

    How our financial advisors can help your workplace wellbeing strategy

    We believe your people are at their best when they feel mentally, physically and financially fit to face the day. Our consultants can help you review staff welfare arrangements and ensure they’re fit for purpose. offer education to your employees, ensuring they can can understand and value the benefits of your Workplace Wellbeing strategy.

    Our workplace wellbeing services

    In the wake of Covid-19 and the Great Resignation, employees are demanding more from their employers. The good news is that there are a huge range of services available to employers to pass on to their people, helping employees to value their employer and stay physically, mentally and financially fit.

    What our experts say about our workforce analysis “We come across lots of clients who have a benefits strategy in place - but are still facing retention and sickness issues. We will help that employer understand more about how their benefits are communicated and how they are understood by employees.”
    Paul Mitchell, Director, Corporate Solutions

    How do we approach wellbeing in the workplace?

    Due to the broad range of advice our Workplace team offer, our process is tailored to you. In general, we have four main steps:

    Why choose Wren Sterling to support with workforce analysis?

    • 450

      trusted by over 450 businesses as clients

    • 80,000

      employees supported

    • 600+

      workplace schemes advised on

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    Workplace Wellbeing FAQ

    • Is a workplace wellbeing strategy a legal requirement for businesses to implement?

      Is a workplace wellbeing strategy a legal requirement for businesses to implement?

      Workplace pensions, Statutory Sick pay, Holiday pay, Maternity/paternity leave must be provided by law. However, there are other additional staff welfare benefits which are optional. Companies wanting to compete for talented individuals should consider what their competitors are offering.

      Your workplace pension scheme is a central piece in your long-term HR strategy, so it needs to be set up and managed accordingly. It can be a complicated space though, with many rules and regulations, so it pays to work with an expert. We can audit your current workplace pension scheme, assist in scheme selection, and support your Pension Scheme Governance.

    • How beneficial is a workplace wellbeing strategy for your employees?

      How beneficial is a workplace wellbeing strategy for your employees?

      How your Workplace benefits will benefit your employees will depend on which benefits you choose to provide, and which your employees will value. Here are a few examples:

      • Preventing burnout and stress, more resilient – When your employees can feel more confident about their finances, and are generally fitter and healthier, they’re better able to avoid burnout and stress.
      • Less likely to experience health issues – Employees using physical and mental Workplace Benefits are less likely to fall ill. With fewer sick days, they’ll be better able to stay on top of their workload and avoid stress.
      • Save money – Employees can save money on insurance by using Group Risk products, or save through dental insurance, eye care and childcare vouchers, or gym membership.
      • Better employee retention – Support talented and knowledgeable employees, especially following a business merger or acquisition. It can be a challenge to preserve a sense of belonging as your business evolves. Employee benefits are one way to encourage an inclusive workplace culture.

    • What are the benefits of a workplace wellbeing strategy for an employer?

      What are the benefits of a workplace wellbeing strategy for an employer?

      We believe Workplace benefits can create a healthier workplace with employees that mentally, physically and financially fit.

      • Productivity – Healthier employees are more focused and productive, requiring fewer sick days, resulting in less disruption to output levels.
      • Improved employee retention – More engaged employees are likely be more productive and remain at the company for longer. This will reduce training and hiring costs and ensure that your company is able to attract and retain talented individuals.

    • How can you support your employee's wellbeing at work?

      How can you support your employee's wellbeing at work?

      By conducting a Workforce Demographic Analysis with Wren Sterling you can get under the skin of your workforce and understand what they need from their Employee Benefits. Many businesses assume want their workforce want, but don’t take into account how the demographic of the workforce affects their needs. Our Workplace consultants can collect data directly from employees as well benchmarking your benefits offering against your industry.

    • Why is employee workplace wellbeing important after a business merger and acquisition?

      Why is employee workplace wellbeing important after a business merger and acquisition?

      When a business merges with another or is acquired, employees may experience greater anxiety about their job security or how their role will be affected. During a transitional phase employees can experience increased workloads, new leadership styles, and a fear of redundancy. We can help you support your employees with financial education remove uncertainty.

      Following an acquisition, you can get to know your new workforce with a demographic analysis, to ensure your employee benefits feel valued, and understand the benefits available to them.