The University is providing a series of virtual financial wellbeing talks this year featuring Firmitas Financial Services Ltd who will provide employees with financial guidance tailored to certain life events.
The sessions, which will be recorded and published for employees to watch later, include:
Session 1 – Getting Started – For those starting out in their careers with an emphasis on budgeting and saving for their future. The session is on Tuesday 17 January from 12:00 to 13:00, for more information and to register click here.
Session 2 – Newfound Flexibilities – As children move away and expenditure may be falling, this group has the opportunity to focus on retirement and saving. The session is on Wednesday 18 January from 12:00 to 13:00, for more information and to register click here.
Session 3 – Changing Circumstances – Relationships, children, mortgages and a developing career, explore budgeting and saving whilst expenditure may be high. The session will be on Tuesday 18 April from 12:00 to 13:00, for more information and to register click here.
Session 4 – Renewed Opportunities – Considering the retirement options available and the lifestyle desired whilst ensuring dependents are considered. The session will be on the Wednesday 19 April from 12:00 to 13:00, for more information or to book please click here.
What is Financial Wellbeing?
Financial wellbeing is having a sense of financial security and feeling that you have enough money to meet your needs. It’s about being in control of your everyday finances and being able to manage debt responsibly.
Increases in the cost of living mean that, at some point, many people might become worried about their finances. Money worries can affect your mental and physical health so it’s an important factor in your overall wellbeing. Additionally, poor mental health can make managing finances more difficult.
If you feel financial worries are affecting your mental health, support is available in the form of the Employee Assistance Programme. If you need to speak to someone urgently about your mental health a trained member of staff from the University’s First Aid for Mental Health network can be found here.
For more information on how you can keep yourself healthy during periods of stress please see our Health and Wellbeing pages.
For information about the pay, benefits, and pensions available to you at the University, please visit the relevant page below.
