Across the UK, women are earning more than ever, saving where possible, and balancing work with caring responsibilities. Yet by midlife, they have accumulated only half the wealth of their male peers. The gap is not accidental — it reflects how financial and workplace systems are structured. Most importantly, it is fixable.
This guide explores how the UK’s gender wealth gap extends far beyond salary — impacting pensions, investing, career progression, wellbeing, and long-term financial security. Backed by national research and employer insights, this guide shows why women accumulate significantly less wealth over their lifetimes, how financial stress affects workplace performance and retention, and what employers can do to change it.
From inclusive benefits design to personalised financial coaching, it provides a practical roadmap for organisations looking to improve wellbeing, strengthen DEI outcomes, and help employees build lasting financial resilience.
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Octopus Money want to make 1-to-1 money advice accessible to every employee: growing their financial confidence, knowledge and making them more productive at work.
With 77% of us bringing our money stresses to work, we match everyone in your workplace with their own coach or advisor to help them achieve their goals. This helps the employee shed their financial stress and make better use of your other employee benefits. Outside of confidential coaching video sessions, we educate your workforce on money with regular webinars, blogs, mortgage advice and will-writing.
And it works: after using Octopus Money, 92% employees feel more on track for the financial future they want, and 74% can see themselves staying with their current employer for longer.
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