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Shopping discounts the top employee benefit last year

Discounts for supermarkets, online and high street retailers were the most used employee benefit throughout 2023, according to the findings of new analysis.

Nearly half of UK workers received no cost-of-living support from their employer this year

Almost 1/2 of UK workers received no employer support to help them manage the cost of living during 2023 despite workers continuing to struggle financially.

Vicky Walker: The growing burnout problem with side hustles

Employers need crucial advice on how to support the wellbeing of individuals who are struggling to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, and are now turning to multiple jobs or new ways to support themselves.

Rising costs affecting more than half of UK business strategies for employee benefits

57% of UK businesses say that rising costs are influencing their strategy for employee benefits. Yet, as companies continue to grapple with attracting key talent, investment in benefits remains a major priority.

Female employees most likely to be suffering from financial stress

The COLC is causing more financial stress for female employees, with 48% of them experiencing 'very' or 'somewhat' stress compared to less than 1/3 of male employees.

Most employers fail to support lower-income workers during cost-of-living crisis

Lower-income workers who earn less than £30,000 are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living...

How to care for staff during the COLC

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, employers must recognise the importance of how to care for staff during these challenging times.

95% of SMEs say the financial crisis is impacting workplace culture

Research conducted by Pleo finds 95% of UK SME business leaders say the cost-of-living crisis is negatively impacting workplace culture.

Mummy, I’m home! 1/5 Brits forced to move back home due to COLC

Young adult Brits are being forced to move back home with one in five (17%) having moved or are planning to move due to the COLC.

UK’s productivity puzzle continues

The UK’s productivity puzzle is nothing new, however, recent research reveals that coupled with the COLC, the situation has worsened.
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