Age discrimination remains a significant concern in workplaces, as nearly one in five individuals report experiencing such bias. According to research conducted by Canada Life, 18 per cent of...
Read moreDetailsOver a quarter of workers express readiness to utilise payroll giving for charitable donations in the future, but the younger demographic may refrain due to a lack of understanding,...
Read moreDetailsA minimum requirement for employee benefits has been set by nearly 70 per cent of businesses worldwide, a notable increase from the 36 per cent stated in 2019., according...
Read moreDetailsZest's research reveals that for 2024, younger employees are prioritising increased financial support and wellbeing benefits. Around 67% acknowledge the impact of the cost of living crisis on their...
Read moreDetailsOver a quarter or 26% of UK workers have cancelled insurance policies in the past year due to financial strain, according to research conducted by The Exeter. Compared to...
Read moreDetailsOne-third or 33 per cent of adults aged 16 and above reported not having good oral health, according to a survey by the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities...
Read moreDetailsCigna has introduced "Your health plan, Your growth plan," urging organisations to prioritise employee wellbeing. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of profit-focused approaches, emphasising...
Read moreDetailsHR professionals in the UK believe artificial intelligence (AI) will play a big part in hiring, onboarding, training, and employee retention, according to HR Technologies UK. According to the...
Read moreDetailsIn today’s fast paced and fiercely competitive business world HR leaders and benefits managers play a pivotal role in shaping an organisation’s success. As businesses strive to attract and...
Read moreDetailsNearly four in 10 or 39 per cent of those who tried to get in touch with their family doctor over the past month faced a struggle to make...
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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.
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.
