Like most business owners, you have probably experienced the squeeze in recruitment and retention that has been prevalent for the last 12 months or so. It’s been so significant, it has even been dubbed “The Great Resignation”.
According to research from Ipsos, 26% of British workers have thought about quitting their job in the last three months, while 29% have looked for another one. This is an alarming thought when you are trying to run a business, grow, look after customers, and ensure those staff staying do not become overwhelmed.
It would be alright if you had the seemingly unlimited coffers of businesses like Google or Facebook. But the reality for most business owners is that you’ll be looking to invest smartly, rather than extravagantly.
And that’s where employee benefits come in. They allow you to stand out as an employer, without simply throwing money into ever-higher salaries.
A well-designed employee benefits scheme can offer a suite of highly desirable perks without sending you into the red. They could be the difference between a star candidate choosing you over another firm, or dissuading current employees from jumping ship.
Moreover, some carry valuable tax advantages to sweeten the deal further for employees and the business.
As we've now entered the new tax year, we've outlined below how to prepare for the new tax system changes for 2026/27 and why planning ahead for your tax return in January 2027 is advised. Read our blog for an overview of the upcoming changes.
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