Financial wellbeing

A 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...

A recent survey conducted by Royal London has shed light on the increasing financial strains experienced by UK consumers, with potential implications for HR and employee wellbeing initiatives. According...

Crafted has implemented financial coaching for its hybrid workforce to support employees’ individual needs and “go the extra mile”. The Suffolk, UK-based independent digital agency, which employs 80 people,...

Employee wellbeing is the second biggest focus for HR leaders in 2024, with only staff retention ranking higher in the list. Research by WorkBuzz found that it had moved...

The decision to remove the cap on bankers’ bonuses from the end of this month (31 October) has received a mixed reaction. First announced last year by Kwasi Kwarteng,...

Neglecting female health in the workplace is costing the UK economy £20.2bn every year, a report has suggested. The Axa Health research found that almost seven out of 10...

Bolton GP Federation has become a real living wage employer, joining more than 14,000 other organisations in the UK that have also made the pledge. According to the organisation,...

The UK real living wage has risen to £12 per hour, with a new rate of £13.15 effective in London. According to the Living Wage Foundation which set the...

Employee-owned businesses (EOBs) offer staff more pay and benefits than other companies, new research has revealed. The Exploring the potential of the employee ownership business model report highlighted that...

Communication is widely recognised as a critical part of the process of ensuring staff engage with benefits. How this is done will vary by employer, sector and the demographics...