Tag: Employee benefits
Eldercare benefits can save UK businesses £42,400 annually
The average UK business can save £42,400 in lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover a year due to employees balancing eldercare responsibilities and work.
Read MoreOnly 2/5 employers offer physical health support following injury, illness or disability
40% employers offer their staff support for physical health to help them stay in or return to work, if they are injured or have a new illness or disability.
Read More¼ British managers say team members are increasingly demanding
A quarter of British managers (25%) say their team members have become more demanding in the past year, according to new research.
Read MoreHealth plans critical to culture and talent but too few employees use benefits
Health plans are the most impactful employee value proposition for attracting talent, yet 58% of HR leaders say that the benefits they offer are underutilised.
Read MoreCommuters work 54 days to cover cost of commute
New analysis investigated common commuter routes across the UK to reveal how many days employees work just to cover the costs of travelling.
Read MoreMatt Russell: The next frontier in workplace wellbeing – supporting neurodiverse employees
64% of neurodiverse employees believe that their company could be doing more to better support them, suggesting employers have room for improvement.
Read MoreOnly 49% of employers consider benefits that support all staff
When asked which benefits employers are most likely to offer, only 49% of respondents said they consider benefits that support all employees.
Read MoreThe UK Group Risk industry paid out a record £2.49bn in claims in 2023
In addition to financial payment, one of the most valuable benefits of group risk is the support it can provide in helping employees stay in or return to work.
Read More83% of employers with overseas staff risk inadequate support with cash lump sum for benefits
It’s difficult to fulfil a duty of care when only offering a lump sum, rather than offering specific support from an approved and expert source.
Read More1/3 employers say health and wellbeing support more important than ever for recruitment and retention
30% of employers say that they do not offer enough health and wellbeing support and this impacts their ability to recruit and retain people.
Read MoreChris Ronald: Steps for building a thriving workplace
With a wealth of tools and resources available to leaders, there’s no excuse for not having ambition to create a highly engaged and thriving workplace.
Read More1/2 workers do not feel their employer cares about cost of living struggle
Some employers could be underestimating the impact and struggle employees are currently facing and how unsupported the UK workforce feels.
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