One in three workers unclear on employer’s sick pay policy
More than a third (35 percent) of employees say they don’t know, or are unsure of, what their employer’s sick leave policy is, research has found. The knowledge gaps...
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Benefits Expert Summit 2025 to dig into HR’s AI use, performance culture, and the impact of employment law and pension reforms
As workplace transformation accelerates, the Benefits Expert Summit 2025 is primed to help HR, reward and benefits leaders stay ahead of the curve. Held at the stunning Easthampstead Park...
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Group risk growth slows after bumper year – but benefits that ‘punch above their weight’ still on the rise
Group risk coverage rose in 2024 but the growth in people covered by the benefits “that punch above their weight” is slowing, according to the annual Swiss Re Group...
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Unum pays record amount in group protection claims; covers 2.8m workers
Benefits provider Unum UK has reported that it paid £516 million in group protection claims in 2024, which is almost equivalent to £10 million of claims paid each week....
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Work is a ‘powerful anchor’ for employees with cancer, data shows
Returning to work is the top practical concern (83 percent) for employees with cancer as employment can be “a powerful anchor during recovery”. As cancer diagnoses are increasing among...
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HR AI use grows, but policy and skills gaps hinder full potential
Two thirds of HR professionals (66.3 percent) are using AI on a daily basis, representing a 12 percent increase in use from last year. However, while informal AI use...
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Close to half of global employers plan to boost AI use in benefits strategy
Nearly half (46 percent) of multinational employers plan to increase their use of AI to enhance their benefits management and strategies, research has revealed. The survey, from Towers Watson,...
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Fresh data shows direct link between perks, engagement and better business outcomes
From snacks to profit shares and private medical insurance (PMI), research has revealed “compelling, quantifiable evidence” that shows “a clear correlation” between higher employee engagement via perks and improved...
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Trump blinks: another rollercoaster day for the world economy
Trump’s tariff u-turn may have calmed the markets, for now, but the chaos has exposed deep economic risks. As the UK eyes opportunity, the world braces for more turbulence,...
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Broadway Insurance moves into group risk employee benefits
Broadway Insurance is set to branch out into offering employee benefits group protection. The firm’s expansion into this area of business will be led by director Stuart Lowe, who...
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BENEFITS UNBOXED PODCAST
Benefits Unboxed
The podcast from Benefits Expert, the title for HR, reward and benefits professionals.
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.
Benefits Unboxed – Wellbeing: HR is supporting everyone, but who’s supporting HR?
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.
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