Employee benefits

Pension Boosts Top Employee Wish Lists for 2026

Workers place greater employer pension contributions at the centre of benefit priorities as financial wellbeing pressures continue.

Wellbeing Support ‘Boosts Productivity and Retention for Firms with Overseas Staff’

Companies employing staff overseas are increasingly linking health and wellbeing provision with retention and productivity.

Christmas Bonuses Lose Impact as Employees Seek Year-Round Financial Support

Fewer than one in ten UK employees are expecting a larger Christmas bonus this year, according to new research.

Employers Face Challenge in Meeting Expanding Range of Wellbeing Needs

Employers across the UK are under pressure to manage a wider range of staff health priorities, including mental wellbeing and neurodiversity.

Employers Expect Employee Engagement to Become ‘More Difficult to Achieve’

Many employers expect employee engagement to become increasingly challenging, according to new research.

London Workers Prioritise ‘Childcare and Meal Vouchers’ Over Pay Rises

Practical support such as on‑site childcare and meal vouchers are becoming key factors in job decisions among staff in the capital.

Most Employees Rate Workplace Health Support as Poor, Despite Employer Confidence

Most UK employees feel excluded from decisions about workplace health support, with many calling for tailored preventative benefits.

Millions Miss Out on Gender-Specific Health Support at Work

Around 6.8 million workers are not getting support for gender-specific health issues like menopause and fertility, research suggests.

Majority of UK Firms ‘Fail to Tailor Wellbeing Support for Overseas Staff’

Most UK firms don’t adapt wellbeing support for overseas staff, leaving gaps in local healthcare cover and support, new research suggests.

More Employers Turn to Preventative Health Benefits to Cut Absence Rates

More than half of UK employers now offer preventative health benefits to reduce staff absence, new research finds.

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