A global survey on pay rise alternatives has revealed the top things employees would be happy to accept if their organisation can't afford the annual wage increase. The research...
Read moreDetailsFrom unexpected staff absences to reputational damage and concerns about workforce safety, employers could be facing serious issues as a result of the UK riots. Benefits Expert spoke to...
Read moreDetailsSetting goals is crucial for your employees; it can enhance their likelihood of success, whether through healthier eating, increased activity, or better stress management, says Bupa. It can not...
Read moreDetailsLarge productivity gaps, income disparities and child poverty remain persistent across the UK, even though employment and wage gaps have narrowed, research has found. The research, detailed in the...
Read moreDetailsEssex County Council is the first to fund a Care England-backed employee assistance programme (EAP) to support its care sector workers. The EAP will be provided by Perkbox Vivup...
Read moreDetailsThe annual cost of employee sickness has risen by £30 billion since 2018, with the majority of this figure coming from a hidden source, according to research from think...
Read moreDetailsAround 1.5 million people are affected by endometriosis, which is estimated to cost the UK £8.2 billion each year. HR can play a key role in reducing the cost...
Read moreDetailsEmployers are prioritising physical and mental wellbeing support for workers but they are missing a trick when it comes to offering the wellbeing benefits staff really need, a study...
Read moreDetailsTwo-fifths of millennials have said their careers have suffered as a result of taking on caring responsibilities for children and/or older relatives, as part of a rising trend termed...
Read moreDetailsMore than two thirds of people in the UK would cycle to work if their employer provided more support, a study has found. The research, using data from benefits...
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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.
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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.
