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Volunteering disconnect means employers and staff miss out on tangible benefits
More than three quarters (77 percent) of employers offer paid volunteering time to staff as a perk, but close to...
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Addressing bereavement in the workplace: why employer support matters
The loss of a loved one affects people in profoundly different ways, meaning that employers need to think beyond the...
Creating neuroinclusive workplaces starts with flexibility
As awareness of neurodiversity continues to grow, organisations have an important opportunity to create inclusive environments that support a wide...
Systemic shake-up: it takes HR to do things right
Sweeping change may grab headlines, but without HR at the table, the risks can be costly, as recent events in...
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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.
Benefits Unboxed – Wellbeing: HR is supporting everyone, but who’s supporting HR?
As the professionals responsible for helping their organisations navigate NI hikes, rising employee stress levels and looming redundancies, the pressure on HR, reward and benefits teams has never been greater.
HR is expected to lead with strength and compassion. But who is supporting the supporters?
In this episode of Benefits Unboxed, co-hosts Claire Churchard, Carole Goldsmith and Steve Herbert explore the emotional and ethical pressures HR face today, from managing redundancies to implementing complex legislation. They discuss why HR’s own wellbeing may not be the first topic of conversation, the risks that poses to employers, and the practical steps businesses can take to better support the wellbeing of the people who support everyone else.
This conversation shines a light on the resilience of the profession and why looking after HR is not just the right thing to do, but a business imperative.
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Auto-enrolment under spotlight as Pensions Review could launch next week
The government’s Pensions Review, which will look at ways to expand workplace pensions auto-enrolment, could be launched before parliament’s summer...
Two in five savers say regular financial advice adds £40k plus to total
Regular financial advice can have a significant impact on people’s finances and their financial wellbeing, with almost two in five...
Reeves praises push for employers to choose pension value over cost
Chancellor Rachel Reeves congratulated the Lord Mayor of London Alastair King for progress on the ‘Employer Pension Pledge’, in her...
The Benefits Expert Guide to Workplace Pensions 2025
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BENEFITS EXPERT GUIDE TO WORKPLACE PENSIONS 2025 Younger savers saw an average return of more...
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More than three quarters (77 percent) of employers offer paid volunteering time to staff as a perk, but close to two fifths (38 percent) of employees never use it, and less than 10 percent engage regularly with the benefit. This limited engagement with volunteering benefits was revealed in a survey...
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More than a million UK workers have quit their jobs since the beginning of 2024 due to a lack of flexible working options, CIPD research has revealed. The findings suggest that pressure to return to the office (RTO) is rising, with 53 percent of UK employees saying they feel pushed...
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Insurers that provide employer-sponsored group risk protection for employees paid £2.68 billion in claims in 2024, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Group Risk Development (Grid). The data showed that for combined group claims and single policies, bought by individuals rather than their employer, insurers...
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