‘Significant gaps’ found in support to get long-term sick back to work
The majority (52 percent) of employees who have been ill or had an injury lasting more than two weeks said their employer did not help with their recovery and...
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Women focused events build female driver numbers at XPO Logistics
Employer XPO Logistics has held its annual UK Female Driver Forum as part of a commitment to encourage more women to consider careers as transport drivers. The networking event,...
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The smouldering rise of burnout—and how to fix it
The UK needs to douse the burnout epidemic to be able to re-ignite productivity, argues Kevin Fitzgerald, managing director at Employment Hero, as he explains how bad the problem...
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Employers fail to understand scope of mental health crisis as absence surges
There are “significant gaps” in employer understanding of the scope and impacts of mental ill-health at work, according to fresh research. A survey of 301 HR directors and c-suite...
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Employee absences due to dental issues costing UK businesses: Bupa
Employee absences due to dental issues alone are costing UK businesses, with nearly 37 per cent of workers needing to take time off due to pain, according to Bupa. ...
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Has the hustle culture finally met its match?
Closing the ‘appreciation gap’ can be a game-changer for businesses that want to raise productivity in an age where more people are deciding to ‘only do what you are...
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‘Financial avoidance’ affects one in five employees
A fifth of employees suffer from some level of financial avoidance, according to findings in the Aviva Working Lives Report 2024: Working for the Future. The annual investigation showed...
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When a benefit can change lives, you need to ensure it gets the attention it deserves
Some benefits are more valuable than others, and some can literally change employees’ lives, says Sam Lathey, CEO of financial wellbeing platform Bippit. But the most valuable benefits do...
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Why it’s crucial to address young people’s mental health
Almost two-thirds of parents report concerns about their children's mental health. It’s a big worry for parents that can affect their work life. But there is a lot employers...
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Data reveals growing trend in employees using ‘treat’ rewards for essentials
Employees are increasingly using in-app rewards to cover essentials rather than to treat themselves, according to an analysis of more than 10,000 users on the YuLife app. Staff are...
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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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