Economic pressures over the past few years have impacted the UK public’s money mindset as research shows UK employees would rather save than spend an unexpected bonus. Research from...
Read moreDetailsResearch found that 80 percent of defined contribution pension (DC) scheme members would give up their flexibility for a higher income from their pension, while 78 percent would give...
Read moreDetailsA substantial proportion of people aged 18-34 do not know where all their pension pots are or how much they have saved, as a provider has warned of “an...
Read moreDetailsClose to half (47 percent) of UK employees say a good benefits package is the most important thing when looking for a job. This was a key finding from...
Read moreDetailsDOWNLOAD THE BENEFITS EXPERT GUIDE TO WORKPLACE WELLBEING Workplace wellbeing trends are focusing more and more on inclusivity and practical support as major economic and societal changes reshape the...
Read moreDetailsTax experts have warned employers to avoid falling foul of off-payroll labour tax rules as more businesses shift to using contract workers ahead of changes to employer national insurance...
Read moreDetailsPension-finding platform Raindrop recovered £251 million worth of lost UK pensions in 2024, but said this is "the tip of the iceberg” with billions still in limbo. Last year’s...
Read moreDetailsInternational law firm Simmons & Simmons has joined forces with Octopus Money to give employees access to personalised money coaching and planning to support their financial wellbeing. The employer,...
Read moreDetailsMore than two fifths of UK employers are planning above inflation pay rises, suggesting that today might be a “not so blue Monday”. Research has revealed that 44 percent...
Read moreDetailsThe government is walking a fine line as it consults on its Employment Rights Bill, while pursuing a growth agenda. For employers, the stakes are high, says Jonathan Mansfield,...
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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.
