London Metropolitan University is now offering its workforce twice the number of parental leave entitlements than have been available previously. The move includes the enhancement of maternity, adoption and...
Read moreDetailsAlmost one in two UK employees did not receive any support from their employers to help manage the cost-of-living crisis this year, up 12% from 2022, according to Unum...
Read moreDetailsEmployers 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...
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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.
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?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
