Pluxee UK launches financial wellbeing hub with Attivo

Pluxee UK has launched a financial wellbeing service for UK employees in partnership with Attivo, adding financial planning support to its employee benefits platform.

Called the Financial Wellbeing Hub, the service is organised around different stages of working life, from early career decisions to retirement planning. It includes online guides, checklists, planning tools, mortgage and retirement calculators, webinars led by Attivo's financial planners, and one-to-one consultations.

The launch comes as employers face growing concern about the effect of financial pressure on staff wellbeing and workplace performance. Pluxee cited figures showing that 92% of UK employees experienced financial stress in the past year, and 89% said it affected their performance at work.

It also highlighted an estimated annual cost of GBP £10.3 billion to UK businesses from absenteeism linked to financial stress. Pluxee and Attivo said poor retirement readiness and a lack of long-term financial planning are key factors behind that strain.

Life Stages

The service is built around what the companies describe as key points in an employee's financial journey. Rather than offering a single set of generic guidance, it is designed to support people as they enter work, navigate major personal milestones, and prepare for retirement.

Attivo, an independent financial planning firm, is providing the regulated advice element, including webinars and complimentary one-to-one consultations for employees seeking more tailored support.

For Pluxee, the launch expands the range of financial products and services available through its platform. The group already offers savings and cashback through the Pluxee Card, along with salary sacrifice arrangements such as Green Car, Cycle to Work, and annual leave purchasing.

According to Pluxee, those products can generate annual savings of up to GBP £1,200 for an employee on the average UK salary through marketplace discounts and cashback offers. The new hub is designed to complement those day-to-day savings tools with a stronger focus on planning and longer-term decisions.

Employer Pressure

Employee financial wellbeing has become a bigger issue for employers as living costs, housing expenses, and retirement concerns weigh on household budgets. Businesses are increasingly turning to benefits that support financial literacy and resilience, as well as immediate help with spending.

That shift has created opportunities for benefits providers and financial advisers to work together. In this case, Pluxee is using Attivo's planners to add regulated financial guidance to a platform that has largely focused on employee engagement, discounts, and workplace support.

Jonathan Attia, Chief Executive Officer, Pluxee UK, outlined the rationale for the move.

"Financial stress has become one of the biggest barriers to productivity and long-term performance. Employers need solutions that go beyond short-term fixes and help people build real financial confidence. Our partnership with Attivo creates a clear, accessible pathway that supports employees through every life stage. By embedding this into the Pluxee platform at no extra cost to employers, we're helping organisations show up for their people in a meaningful and measurable way," said Attia.

Stephen Harper, Chairman of Attivo, said the aim was to give staff earlier access to clearer information about financial choices.

"People make better decisions for the long term when they understand their financial options clearly and early. That's why we're providing valuable information at each life stage to ensure every employee Pluxee reaches has what they need to stay on top of their money and achieve their goals. This partnership allows us to bring trusted, regulated financial guidance to employees exactly when they need it, ensuring they feel supported through every milestone in their financial life," said Harper.

Platform Expansion

The launch also reflects broader expansion in the employee benefits market, where providers are trying to combine spending support, recognition tools, and wellbeing services in a single offering for employers. Financial wellbeing has become a more prominent part of that mix as companies seek practical ways to respond to workforce stress without simply increasing pay.

Pluxee operates in 28 countries and works across a business network spanning 500,000 clients, more than 37 million consumers, and 1.7 million merchants. In the UK, it has focused on bringing together wellbeing, savings, and recognition products for employers looking to improve recruitment, engagement, and retention.

Attivo, meanwhile, has 10 offices across England, Scotland, and Wales and employs 220 people. The firm specialises in pensions, investment management, inheritance tax, and estate planning, bringing a personal finance advisory background to a partnership aimed at workplace distribution.

The Financial Wellbeing Hub gives Pluxee a way to extend its benefits offering beyond discounts and salary sacrifice into regulated financial planning, at a time when employers are under pressure to address the impact of financial stress on attendance and performance.