Wolfson Brands has introduced inclusive financial wellbeing support for its 64 employees in the UK. The global fitness business, which has a hybrid workforce and is headquartered in Glasgow,...
Read moreDetailsThe number of cancer cases increased from 276,979 in 2020–21 to 302,803 in 2021–2022, according to NHS England's latest data. But concerns have been raised regarding "missing" cancer cases...
Read moreDetailsUK HR leaders and C-suite professionals are facing mounting pressure to respond to employee demands for higher pay, working flexibility and value and purpose propositions, according to Barnett Waddingham....
Read moreDetailsOne in two (49%) workers plan to actively look for a new job next year, according to research. A study by Pluxee UK showed that those most likely to seek new...
Read moreDetailsAffordability and flexibility have topped the list of most important factors for employers when implementing a health and wellbeing programme, research has revealed. A survey of 500 HR decision-makers...
Read moreDetailsWork is negatively impacting the mental health of three in five employees, research has revealed. A survey by Reassured showed that for 14% of these respondents, their mental health...
Read moreDetailsAround 53% of employees would take the same role elsewhere if the benefits were better, according to PIB Employee Benefits. According to its ‘Mind the Gap’ survey in collaboration...
Read moreDetailsWorking for an ethical organisation is more important that higher salaries for almost half (46%) of adults, according to new research. This figure rose to 54% for workers aged...
Read moreDetailsOne in two (50%) employers are not yet reporting the number of disabled staff they have within their workforce, according to new figures. Research by Grid revealed that this...
Read moreDetailsThe latest data from the Department of Work and Pensions reveals that total workplace pension contributions fell for the third consecutive year. The data also shows that UK employers...
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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.
Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
