The NHS Confederation has warned that mental health problems are growing at an ‘alarming’ rate in England, with one in six adults having experienced some form of depression in summer 2021, exacerbated by the pandemic. Mark Fosh, Divisional Director at Howden offers: “The festive season is meant to be a wonderful time of year; however, it […]

Despite a majority of companies (69%) increasing their benefit spend considerably during the pandemic, just half (55%) of employees felt they received the support they needed at the right time. The latest Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) report, The Digital Revolution – Accelerated approaches to employee reward, wellbeing and engagement, shows a clear disconnect between what companies are […]

Uber for Business and Perkbox have partnered to help organisations modernise their benefits offering and better connect and care for their people, no matter how or where they work. Thanks to the partnership, employers can now fund free rides and meals for their employees around the world, as part of a holistic package of benefits […]

Almost three quarters of workers in Britain love to receive corporate gifts, claiming that it makes them feel valued and appreciated, according to new research. The new nationwide study of more 1,500 employees, commissioned by promotional products company 4imprint, explored what it is that British workers enjoy most about their job. It found that despite the […]

London-based executive support recruiter Bain and Gray has conducted a snapshot survey of attitudes to hybrid working in post-pandemic Britain, revealing that most candidates expect the continuation of some degree of home working and flexible hours, but are not prepared to accept reduced benefits in return. The majority of the survey respondents were experienced executive support […]

The chances of surviving cancer significantly increase if it is detected early. Screening tests help to detect cancer before symptoms are presented. It is therefore imperative that employers embrace the concept of easy access to screening if they really want to support the health and wellbeing of their employees. The impact of Covid Over three […]

Sick pay has become a contentious topic in recent times, with countless Europeans required to take time off work to recover from illness as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. With over 83,000 Google searches a month for the term ‘statutory sick pay’, a new report by The Compensation Experts has ranked European Nations on […]

By Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote… Now the world is returning to normal, there is a shift in what employees expect from their perks – from flexible working to wellness initiatives and money towards their home office renovations. Below, Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote notes some of the most popular perk expectations from workers. Pet-friendly offices One […]

By Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection Covid has shone a harsh spotlight on the global inequalities of health care. Employers with staff in overseas positions are seeing a stark contrast in the care individuals may receive if left to the health system of their host nation. While this may sometimes […]

Working eight to ten hours a day, sitting at a desk or behind a steering wheel, is undoubtedly no easy task. After a while, as tiredness and fatigue kick in, employees may very well switch off and become disengaged. A workplace that has cheap and outdated equipment will only accelerate staff disenchantment. It also hinders […]

Cyclescheme has announced that its City Bike Hire initiative has been extended across the UK, so in addition to TFL’s Santander Cycles in London, a new partnership with Brompton Folding Bikes means that commuters can now hire a bike in more than 30 regional locations including Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff.  From £5 a day, commuters will be able […]

By Alex Hind, CEO and co-founder of HEKA…  Fuelled by the pandemic, the Great Resignation has impacted sectors across the UK, with many employees leaving roles to find ones which they feel may be more fulfilling or provide the quality of life they’ve come to expect over lockdown. At Heka, we’ve seen how personalised employee […]

By Debra Clark, head of specialist consulting at Towergate Health & Protection Resilience is not a personality trait, it is something all employees can improve upon, says Towergate Health & Protection, and this opens up potential for everyone – particularly crucial as we need to adapt to living with Covid-19. Resilience is of benefit to […]

Fewer than four in 10 UK firms (39%) believe their employee mental health support is fit for modern-day purposes. That’s according to research conducted by Aon, compiled from views of 100 UK firms alongside more than 700 global firms, identifies the resilience of organisational workforces, assessed against 10 key resilience attributes set out by the […]

Employees in the marketing industry have the most money spent on them through perks per year, according to a new study1 by Cartwright and Butler. To uncover which industries are the most giving, it has been revealed that marketing professionals have an average of £1,179.56 spent per person per year. This is followed by financial/professional […]

Data from a recent study reveals that the UK’s company benefit schemes are ignoring younger employees, despite a huge majority placing great value on benefits. Just 16% of UK employees under 25 (Gen Z) feel that their current benefits package is suitable for them. This figure increases to 24% for those aged 25-34. The study was […]

Employers should be doing more to encourage staff to start commuting into the office by bicycle, suggests research from Graham Coffey & Co.Solicitors. Ahead of Cycle to Work Day (August 5th), the specialist law firm surveyed more than 1,500 people to better understand attitudes towards cycling safety and what can be done to make cycling […]

Wetones asked employees at 133 workplaces across the UK how their health and wellbeing needs and habits have changed, and whether updated benefits packages from their employers would help to support their wellbeing. What they discovered highlighted a gap between company benefit schemes and employee lifestyles. So how can companies get up to date with […]