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For all the investment in employee benefits, too many staff remain in the dark about what's really on offer and where they stand financially, both now and in the...

Money-related stress is driving absence, side hustles and despair, but smarter, more personalised financial wellbeing benefits could help turn the tide, writes Claire Churchard For many employees today, financial...

The UK has a pensions adequacy problem. Many people are not saving enough into their workplace pensions for a comfortable retirement, and a significant proportion won’t have enough to...

Designing employee benefits across borders is no easy task. From clashing healthcare systems to culture-specific perks and rising compliance risks, global employers are learning that “one-size-fits-all” rarely fits at...

Robust training, preferably with input from employment lawyers, will be critical if CIPD-qualified HR consultants gain new legal power to sign off settlement agreements, HR experts have said. Last...

With workplace expectations shifting fast, employers must keep reward and benefits packages sharp and aligned with changing needs. Jerome Smail explores how a strategic review of supplier contracts can...

Workforce shortages in the adult social care sector are “likely to be exacerbated” by government immigration reforms, experts have warned. Earlier this week the Home Office outlined plans to...

Trump’s tariff chaos has shaken the financial markets, but it’s a timely reminder that pensions are built for the long haul. With many UK workers still saving too little...

Preventative health benefits are in demand, but proving their return on investment remains a challenge for HR. Michelle Stevens explores how employers can measure impact and make a compelling...

With many employees expecting a responsibly invested pension, but nearly half unsure if they have one, HR has a crucial role to play in bridging the knowledge gap. Benefits...