What is an employee benefits consultancy?

An employee benefits consultancy supports businesses with the strategic planning and ongoing review of their employee benefits. Rather than focusing on individual products, a consultancy helps employers ensure their benefits offering is appropriate, competitive and aligned with employee needs and wider business objectives. HWWA Consulting works with employers to bring clarity and structure to this process.

How is an independent benefit consultancy different?

An independent benefit consultancy is not tied to specific insurers or product providers. This means advice is based on what is genuinely right for the business, rather than being influenced by preferred suppliers or commission structures. As an independent consultancy, HWWA Consulting provides objective, transparent advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.

What does an employee benefit consultant do?

An employee benefit consultant advises employers on their overall approach to employee benefits. This typically includes reviewing existing arrangements, identifying areas for improvement, and helping businesses make informed decisions about their benefits strategy. The focus is on expert employee benefits guidance rather than selling individual products.

What does health and benefits consulting typically cover?

Health and benefits consulting looks at employee benefits from a broader wellbeing and strategy perspective. It considers how different benefits fit together, how they support employee health and engagement, and how they align with organisational goals. The emphasis is on creating a coherent, sustainable benefits approach rather than isolated solutions.

Do you work with businesses of all sizes?

Yes. Employee benefits support can be valuable for businesses at different stages, from growing organisations reviewing their benefits for the first time to established employers refining an existing strategy. HWWA Consulting works with a range of businesses and tailors advice to suit their size, structure and priorities.

About us

HWWA Consulting – An Extension of Your Business.

HWWA Consulting was founded in 2011 with an ambition to help employers provide truly effective employee benefits. Today, our ambition remains the same as we grow alongside our clients.

Employee benefits and wellbeing don’t have to be your burden alone. A legal requirement, an ethical responsibility, a way to attract, motivate, and retain staff – whatever you want from your benefits provision, we’re here to deliver a solution that’s right for your business.

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Meet Your Consultants.

Say hello to a passionate team of employee benefits consultants with over 30 years of industry experience, always ready to go the extra mile to support you and your workforce.

William Annison

Managing Director.

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Clear advice for your business.

Please tell us about your business. We are experts at what we do and hope to become experts about what’s important to you and your employees. Today’s workforce has an array of different priorities, but one thing rings true across the board: wages on their own aren’t enough anymore. As independent advisers, we can help you select the benefits that can deliver a positive impact across every facet of your workforce’s wellbeing.

Laura Best

Head of Client Support.

Ongoing Support

Always there to help.

Once you’ve chosen your benefits, it’s important for you to know you have help at hand. This is true when it comes to not only the implementation, but also the ongoing maintenance, governance and oversight of those benefits. At HWWA Consulting, we pride ourselves on being available for our clients and their employees whenever we’re needed. Think of us as an extension of your business, your benefits management department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Experience Does HWWA Consulting Bring to Employee Benefits Consulting?

Our experience in employee benefits consulting is built on years of working closely with employers across a range of business types and sizes. This allows us to bring practical insight, a strategic mindset and a clear understanding of how benefits decisions impact both employees and the wider organisation.

What Type of Organisations Does HWWA Consulting Work With?

HWWA Consulting works with a range of organisations that value independent advice and a considered approach to employee benefits. This often includes businesses looking for clarity, reassurance and a trusted partner to support informed decision-making over time.

How Does HWWA Consulting Typically Work With Clients?

HWWA Consulting takes a consultative, relationship-led approach. We work closely with clients to understand their business, their people and their priorities, ensuring advice is thoughtful, practical and aligned with long-term objectives.

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We support businesses throughout every aspect of their employee benefits provision, with no benefit beyond our capabilities. Find out more about how we work, the most common services we offer, and the benefits we help our clients with.

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Whether you’re a start-up company, a business new to the UK, or an established firm seeking a trusted partner for growth, we’re here to enhance your employer brand for good.

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This service is intended to help you understand your current position and any follow up advice or recommendations may involve a fee which would be agreed in advance with you if further work is undertaken.

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