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Group risk growth slows after bumper year – but benefits that ‘punch above their weight’ still on the rise
Group risk coverage rose in 2024 but the growth in people covered by the benefits “that punch above their weight”...
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Trump blinks: another rollercoaster day for the world economy
Trump’s tariff u-turn may have calmed the markets, for now, but the chaos has exposed deep economic risks. As the...
Perception gap? Employers need to consider their people not the latest trends
Employers may think their benefits are hitting the mark, but employees often disagree. Karl Bennett, wellbeing adviser at Perkbox Vivup...
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BENEFITS UNBOXED PODCAST
Benefits Unboxed
The podcast from Benefits Expert, the title for HR, reward and benefits professionals.
Seasoned professionals examine the challenges and innovations in today’s employee benefits, reward and HR sector. Every episode, they will unbox a key issue and unpack what it really means for employers and how they can tackle it.
The regulars are Claire Churchard, editor of Benefits Expert; Carole Goldsmith, HR director at the Royal Horticultural Society, and Steve Herbert, consultant and rewards & benefits veteran.
The US DEI Rollback: What It Means for UK Employers
The US retreat from diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) is making waves far beyond the country's borders. In the wake of President Trump’s executive order abolishing DEI across federal government departments, global firms like Goldman Sachs and Accenture have rapidly dialled down their own efforts.
The influence is being felt in the UK too. However, the UK operates under a different legal framework. It has stronger workplace protections and a government actively looking to enhance employee rights through its Make Work Pay agenda. But as US firms reposition their approach to DEI, UK subsidiaries could find themselves caught between conflicting priorities.
In the latest Benefits Unboxed podcast, co-hosts Claire Churchard, editor of Benefits Expert, Carole Goldsmith, HR director at the Royal Horticultural Society, and Steve Herbert, industry veteran and reward and benefits consultant, discuss how the US DEI rollback might impact UK businesses.
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Social media work trends could cost young workers £80K in pension savings
Workplace trends driven by social media are predicted to have a significant impact on younger workers’ long-term savings, according to...
Scottish Widows Workplace Savings Podcast: An Employer’s Story
SPONSORED CONTENT In this episode of the Scottish Widows Workplace Savings Podcast, we hear from an employer’s perspective. Paul...
Close to half of global employers plan to boost AI use in benefits strategy
Nearly half (46 percent) of multinational employers plan to increase their use of AI to enhance their benefits management and...
AI set to transform pensions by 2035, but beware the risks, says PLSA
The adoption of AI by pension schemes is “already reducing costs” and improving communications, however, greater use of the evolving...
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
Group risk coverage rose in 2024 but the growth in people covered by the benefits “that punch above their weight” is slowing, according to the annual Swiss Re Group Watch report. The number of people insured rose by half a million from 15.1 million in 2023 to 15.66 million in...
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A fall in global workplace engagement is estimated to be costing the global economy $438 billion in lost productivity, according to research from Gallup. Gallup's annual global study found that the percentage of engaged employees fell from 23 percent in 2023 to 21 percent in 2024. Researchers said that the...
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Benefits provider Unum UK has reported that it paid £516 million in group protection claims in 2024, which is almost equivalent to £10 million of claims paid each week. This level of claims payment represents a new company record, the provider said. Cancer and mental health were the key drivers...
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