Gen Z workforce grapples with mental health challenges
A recent "Gen Z – Shaping the Future of UK Workplaces" report by Fruitful Insights in collaboration with Legal & General Group Protection reveals that Gen Z employees, aged...
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Planned redundancies soar 54pc
The UK has witnessed a 54% increase in planned redundancies over the past year, surging from 182,790 in 2021/21 to 280,760 in 2022/23, ending October 31, says specialist employment...
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Increasing ‘unforeseen expenses’ drive borrowing
The percentage of people who haven't been able to budget for unforeseen expenses has gone up from 54% to 46% over the last six months. Data from a 2,000-person...
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One-third of companies with overseas staff do not benchmark benefits
Around 32% of employers with international staff do not benchmark their employee benefits, according to Towergate Health & Protection. Towergate Health & Protection reports that companies employing overseas workers...
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4 in 10 UK businesses considering private health insurance
A recent study conducted by the Independent Healthcare Providers Network reveals that 40% of UK businesses are contemplating the adoption of private health insurance for their employees. This is...
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Employers’ reluctance to talk about money could cost them top talent
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...
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Gender Pay Gap narrows for Footsie board directors
The gender pay gap among FTSE 100 board directors narrowed last year, according to recent research by Fox & Partners, the employment law firm. However, while progress is evident, the...
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DB superfund open for business
Clara-Pensions, the first DB superfund has achieved a significant milestone by taking on its first scheme - the £600 million Sears Retail Pension Scheme. This landmark move marks the...
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Aon appoint new CEO in global reshuffle
Global professional services firm Aon has announced the promotion of Julie Page to the role of CEO for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, which will now...
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Pension provider calls for ‘single pot’ approach for workplace schemes
A leading workplace pension provider is calling for the industry to streamline the management of scheme in order to reduce costs for savers, The People's Pension, which has 6.4m...
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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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