Ikea invests £35m in pay and bonuses
Ikea 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 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...
Read moreDetailsThe Covid pandemic caused untold disruption to the working world for two years. From live events to office politics, employers and employees have had to rethink the expectations they...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
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