Reed in Partnership helps people across the UK to find work, improve their health, develop their skills, and fulfill their potential. This support extends to its own employees, or ‘co-members’ as they’re called. Lauren Gregoraci, the company’s Organisation & Development Project Adviser, explains…‍

“We aim to provide holistic wellbeing support to all our co-members,” says Lauren. “Research strongly supports the sentiment that financial concerns can be a huge driver of stress and impact overall wellbeing.”

“This is why we have partnered with Bippit to provide personalised financial coaching and support to our graduate cohort."

“Starting a career often comes with new financial responsibilities and challenges, and so supporting our team’s financial confidence and literacy empowers them to make informed decisions early in their careers, laying the foundation for long-term personal and professional success.”‍

Expert-led guidance for early-career success

For today’s graduates, the financial landscape is more challenging than ever. The cost of living has risen 20% in recent years and, with more disinformation out there than ever before, many are navigating financial independence for the first time without the benefit of formal education on financial matters. With rising living costs, student loan repayments, and uncertainty around housing and savings, many find it overwhelming.

Lauren adds: “Providing financial guidance and resources at the start of someone’s career helps build confidence and resilience, especially as graduates navigate the transition from education to employment. It also demonstrates that we care about our co-members beyond their job roles, recognising them as individuals with personal goals and challenges.”

“Through Bippit, the support we can offer our co-members fosters a sense of trust and loyalty. It contributes directly to long-term engagement and retention, as financially secure employees are more focused, motivated, and committed.”‍

Giving graduates financial confidence and control

Having successfully piloted Bippit with an initial cohort, Lauren was keen to bring in one of Bippit’s financial experts to run an in-person session for its latest graduate intake. This was to allow for a two-way conversation that the graduates could drive based around their needs.

“I am very glad we did this,” Lauren notes. “The session was engaging and practical, and we especially valued how complex topics like investing and saving were broken down, with simple tips like the 50/30/20 rule, or the benefits of investing and saving with ISAs.”

“Several graduates mentioned that they left with a clearer understanding of their financial priorities, and felt reassured knowing they could book one-to-one Bippit coaching sessions for more personalised support. They thought that this would help them feel more confident about taking control of their money.”‍

Building a brighter financial future

Bippit’s financial coaching benefit is now a core part of Reed in Partnership’s graduate scheme offering. It means that each graduate will have one-to-one support from a qualified professional with FCA-recognised qualifications. Through unlimited messaging and video calls, this coach will deliver trusted support for every situation.

As Lauren concludes, “Investing in financial wellbeing from day one helps build confident and resilient employees who feel supported, both professionally and personally.”

“Bippit aligns with our goal to create a supportive, inclusive environment for early-career talent, setting our graduates up for success. It really complements the company’s focus on holistic wellbeing, supporting not just professional skills but also personal aspects like social, emotional, and financial wellbeing.”