Flexible working shortfall triggers 1.1 million employees to quit
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...
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Diversity & Inclusion
Work stress and anxiety still employers’ biggest concern for Gen Z, X and boomers
Employers have confirmed their biggest concern for their workers is stress and anxiety related to work for the second year in a row, according to research from Grid. The...
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Ban on workplace harassment NDAs could have unintended consequences
The government plans to ban employers using controversial non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace harassment. However, experts warn it could have unintended consequences. The ban is included...
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Statutory bereavement leave will be extended to include early pregnancy loss
The government has unveiled plans to give employees the right to bereavement leave following pregnancy loss at any stage, including before 24 weeks. The change will be included in...
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Aviva offers new tool to address pension gender gap
Aviva has enhanced its pension portal with the aim of helping further reduce the pensions gender gap. Its new ‘career break’ tool lets members model the potential impact of...
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Expert speakers unveiled as Benefits Unboxed Live! Webinar returns next week
In a year marked by global volatility, impending legislative change in the UK, and evolving workforce demands, HR professionals are being pulled in more directions than ever. Staying ahead...
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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 range of cognitive styles. But this goes beyond compliance,...
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‘Stark figures’ reveal high staff anxiety about NHS pressure and healthcare access
Nearly two thirds (62 percent) of UK employees find it difficult to book a doctor’s appointment and a substantial proportion have self-treated as a result, according to research from...
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Thomas Hiles, BNP Paribas: don’t underestimate the proactive value of financial coaching
When your business thrives on attracting and retaining talent, financial coaching can be the ace up an employer's sleeve. Thomas Hiles, UK head of benefits at BNP Paribas, and...
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Almost a third of LGBTQ+ workers would not seek retirement help from employer
The vast majority (93 per cent) of LGBTQ+ individuals want advice about their retirement options, but a third would be reluctant to seek this from their employer, according to...
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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.
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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