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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Six proactive ways HR can build a happier, healthier workplace
Workplace stress remains ‘alarmingly high’, says Jo Werker, CEO at Boostworks, but proactive HR can play a vital role in reducing mental ill health and ensuring employees feel more...
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Employers back mental health support, but HR says action lags
Seven in ten employers say they have a responsibility to support employee mental health, but only 65 percent of HR managers say their workplace offers this kind of support....
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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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Pressure on HR rises as 94% report work-related stress
Work stress has reached epidemic proportions in HR as research has found 94 percent of people professionals report that at least one aspect of their job is stressful. A...
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One size fits all perks fall short as most employers overlook demographic needs
The majority of employers still offer blanket benefits to their employees rather than targeting their perks towards specific groups based on age, lifestyle and risk. A UK survey of...
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Interest in sabbaticals rises as employees report fears of overwork and burnout
More than two-fifths (42 percent) of UK workers want access to sabbaticals this year, as research suggests that this rise in interest in unpaid time off is due to...
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Call for changes to UK healthcare model as government spending ‘well below the long-term historical average’
The government’s long-term spending on UK healthcare is “well below the long-term historical average” as the NHS continues to tackle “a logjam of over seven million people waiting for...
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Know your health IQ: why better knowledge could transform workplace wellbeing
People are privy to more health information than ever before, but research has revealed a worrying knowledge gap in the UK workforce that could be undermining employee health and...
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Retail HRDs warn Employment Rights Bill could shrink headcount and hit flexible working
The majority of HR directors in the retail sector have warned that the Employment Rights Bill will reduce hiring and job flexibility, and negatively impact their business. The findings...
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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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