Money made easy: Quick tips HR can share this Talk Money Week 2025

Talk Money Week 2025 kicks off next week and its gives HR the perfect opportunity to help employees take control of their finances.

Even small actions can improve financial wellbeing, reduce stress, and support productivity at work.

HR isn’t just responsible for policies and payroll; it also plays a key role in supporting employees’ overall wellbeing.

Financial stress is one of the leading causes of reduced focus, absenteeism, and disengagement at work.

Employees worried about money are more likely to take time off or struggle to concentrate.

By taking even small steps to support financial wellbeing, HR can help reduce stress, improve retention, and create a workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

One simple way to help employees is to make saving as easy as possible.

Check whether your payroll provider allows staff to set aside a small amount of their salary each month into a savings account.

If this isn’t possible immediately, even encouraging employees to set up a standing order for £5-£10 a week can make a real difference.

The key is to make saving a regular, effortless habit that employees don’t have to think too much about.

HR doesn’t need to be a finance expert to provide helpful guidance.

Start by sharing one easy-to-read budgeting guide, checklist for managing household bills, or short tips sheet on building an emergency fund.

You could circulate it by email or post it on your intranet.

Even sending a single practical resource during Talk Money Week can give employees something useful they can act on straight away.

You don’t need to launch a full savings matching scheme to make an impact.

If your organisation already offers small bonuses, recognition rewards, or incentive payments, suggest linking a tiny part of these to starting a savings plan.

For example, a £10 incentive for employees who set up a new savings account can encourage action and make the habit stick.

Highlighting the benefit of even a small contribution shows employees that their workplace supports their financial wellbeing.

Many employees feel embarrassed about money worries, so even simple steps to open conversations can help.

Consider sending a short note reminding staff that support is available, or hold a casual drop-in session with HR or a financial wellbeing partner.

Train managers to listen without judgment and signpost helpful resources.

By normalising money conversations, HR can remove stigma, encourage people to ask for help, and create a more supportive culture.

HR can help employees access expert guidance by pointing them towards free, trusted financial support services.

Resources such as MoneyHelper, Citizens Advice, Turn2Us and Gov.uk provide practical advice on budgeting, managing debt, finding extra assistance, and planning for the future.

During Talk Money Week, even a simple “top 5 resources” email or intranet post can make a big difference.

By highlighting these networks, HR positions themselves as a knowledgeable guide, helping employees take the first step towards better financial wellbeing.

Small, practical steps can have a big impact.

This Talk Money Week 2025, HR can help employees feel more confident, reduce financial stress, and take control of their money.

By helping staff save automatically, sharing practical money tips, encouraging small contributions, normalising conversations, and signposting trusted support, HR can create a workplace where financial wellbeing is achievable for everyone.