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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.

Lost in Translation: Seven in Ten Employers Blind to Overseas Benefits Spend

Experts say the lack of understanding around international benefits is worrying, especially given the legal obligations employers face.

Employers Offer ‘Life Leave’ as Demand Grows for Practical, Wellbeing-Focused Perks

It comes as research shows a shift in employee expectations, with practical and wellbeing-led support overtaking traditional perks.

Stuart Cheesman: What Does It Take For Employees to Thrive?

Barely half of people feel like they’re thriving. Daily stresses, especially financial struggles, cast shadows over all aspects of their lives.

Kate’s Call Spurs Firm to Offer Six Months’ Paid Paternity Leave

Deloitte introduces six months’ paid paternity leave following the Princess of Wales’s call to support early childhood.

Generic Benefits Undermine Wellbeing Impact, Say Experts

In a survey of HR decision-makers, less than one quarter said they offer targeted support based on employee demographics .

Financial Services Firms Urged to Prioritise Employee Wellbeing Amid ‘Awful April’ Cost-of-Living Squeeze

As household bills soar, new research highlights stark disconnect between employee expectations and employer offerings

Stress Remains ‘Major Obstacle to Workplace Wellbeing and Performance’

By proactively addressing stress, firms can enhance employee wellbeing, improve performance and cultivate a more resilient workforce.

Data Drought Blocks Benefits Overhaul, Report Warns

Nearly one-third of proposed changes to benefits are rejected because HR professionals cannot present sufficient data to support them.

Private Medical Insurance ‘Boosts Retention in Desk-Based Firms’

Organisations offering private medical insurance saw improvements in retention, talent attraction and overall employee wellbeing.​
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