OCM Employee Benefits will be exhibiting at Your Business Expo Northamptonshire on Thursday 12th February 2026 at the University of Northampton, as part of a regional showcase of leading professional services and business support. The Chartered firm will use the event to highlight the growing importance of employee retention and the role that financial wellbeing plays in keeping talented staff engaged.

As employers face increasing difficulty attracting and retaining skilled people, OCM Employee Benefits argues that companies must take a more strategic approach to how they reward and support their teams. The firm, which specialises in aligning corporate financial planning with employee benefit design, says that businesses that invest in their people are seeing measurable returns in loyalty, productivity and culture.

Jason Stather-Lodge, Chief Executive and Chartered Financial Planner at OCM Employee Benefits, said that retention is fast becoming one of the most significant issues facing employers. “When employees understand the full value of their reward package, including pensions, protection and wellbeing support, they feel genuinely valued. That sense of security and recognition makes people more committed to their employer – and that stability has real financial value for the business.”

OCM Employee Benefits works with owners and directors to design benefit structures that balance tax efficiency with meaningful employee value. The firm’s advisers will be available throughout the Expo to discuss how integrating employee benefits with wider financial and tax strategies can enhance both employee satisfaction and business resilience.

“This isn’t about adding superficial perks,” Stather-Lodge said. “It’s about building a benefits framework that supports wellbeing, reinforces culture and delivers a tangible return on investment. In the current climate, that’s not just good HR practice – it’s good business strategy.”

Your Business Expo Northamptonshire brings together entrepreneurs, business owners and advisers from across the region to share insight and foster collaboration. Visitors are encouraged to meet the OCM Employee Benefits team to discuss how structured, strategic planning can help attract and retain the best people while supporting long-term business growth.

Your Business Expo Northamptonshire
Date: Thursday, 12th February 2026
Location: University of Northampton, Creative Hub, Car Park 4, New South Bridge Rd, NN4 8RR
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Breakfast Networking Ticket:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/yourbusinessexpo/1753412

Free Visitor Ticket:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/yourbusinessexpo/1753411

OCM Employee Benefits is part of OCM Wealth Management, a Chartered, family-run firm based in Northamptonshire. OCM provides integrated financial planning, investment management and tax advice to business owners and their families, helping them protect, grow and transition their wealth with confidence.