Employers are increasing their investment in benefits technology platforms to support employees’ health and financial wellbeing through the cost-of-living crisis, new research has revealed. A study by Buck and...
Read moreDetailsIkea is investing more than £35 million in pay and bonuses for its UK workforce. The retailer intends to boost the financial wellbeing of its staff by offering wage...
Read moreDetailsMore than a third (35%) of British workers are actively seeking to earn more money because of the cost-of-living crisis, new research has revealed. A study by Forbes Advisor...
Read moreDetailsWolfson Brands has introduced inclusive financial wellbeing support for its 64 employees in the UK. The global fitness business, which has a hybrid workforce and is headquartered in Glasgow,...
Read moreDetailsOne in two (49%) workers plan to actively look for a new job next year, according to research. A study by Pluxee UK showed that those most likely to seek new...
Read moreDetailsThree-quarters, or 75%, of companies, do not tailor employee benefits to different staff demographics, despite 61% acknowledging requests for demographic-specific wellbeing support, according to Towergate Health & Protection. This...
Read moreDetailsNavigating the economic perfect storm calls for comprehensive financial support approaches. This was one of the key points made at a Benefit Expert summit panel debate. The discussion revealed...
Read moreDetailsEmployee attraction and retention are among the biggest challenges employers face right now. At the same time, financial security is frequently cited as one of the most important factors...
Read moreDetailsAround 32% of employers with international staff do not benchmark their employee benefits, according to Towergate Health & Protection. Towergate Health & Protection reports that companies employing overseas workers...
Read moreDetailsA recent study sponsored by Octopus Money reveals that many workplaces are falling short when it comes to discussing financial matters with their employees. One in four employees find...
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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.
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.
