All Employee Benefits articles in 2025 – Page 31
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AnalysisMindfulness as a benefit: what can employers offer to enhance employees’ mental wellbeing?
An organisation’s culture, and engagement levels can be improved by offering mindfulness support.
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Article43% hosted awareness events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
More than two-fifths (43%) of employers said they were hosting awareness events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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Case StudiesPirtek UK and Ireland encourages mindfulness in the workplace
Pirtek UK and Ireland supports mindfulness in the workplace through internal campaigns and dedicated wellbeing support.
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ArticleRising benefit costs is biggest issue influencing employers’ benefits strategies
Rising benefit costs are the top issue (64%) influencing UK employers’ benefit strategies in 2025, up from 57% in 2023, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleEdge Group Scotland accredited as living hours employer
Edge Group Scotland has been accredited as a living hours employer as part of its commitment to fair work and long-term wellbeing for its employees.
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ArticleVirgin Group and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion
Virgin Group and supermarket Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025.
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ArticleParental leave system is broken, say MPs
The current system of parental leave in the UK has ‘fundamental failings’, according to a report by the Women and Equalities Committee.
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ArticlePersonnel Today Awards 2025: Deadline extended
The deadline for entries to the Personnel Today Awards 2025 has been extended to provide more time for HR teams and suppliers to the profession to craft their entries for the annual celebration of the very best in people management and learning and development.
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OpinionSonya Fraser: Government pension reforms provide greater clarity for employers
The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill landed on 5 June, hot on the heels of the UK government issuing several consultation outcome reports on key pension reform issues.
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Supplier articleLandsec sees 30% engagement in first six months of EV scheme launch, with Tusker
Landsec, one of the UK’s leading real estate companies, enhanced its benefits offering in 2024 with the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) scheme. This initiative, driven by direct employee feedback, reflects a growing emphasis on aligning workplace benefits with evolving expectations and environmental goals. In Autumn ...
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ArticleQBE introduces equal parental leave for Asia-based employees
QBE has enhanced its parental leave policy in its Asian operating countries to ensure employees who become fathers receive the same entitlements as mothers.
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ArticleTesco enhances employee wellbeing offering
Tesco has enhanced its employee wellbeing offering.
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ArticleBNP Paribas introduces financial coaching for employees
BNP Paribas has introduced a financial coaching service for its employees as part of its commitment to financial wellbeing as a cornerstone of workplace support.
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Supplier articleThe cost of caring and why employees need more support
As the cost of living has risen, so has the financial strain on employees balancing work with caring responsibilities. WEALTH at work’s Financial Wellbeing Research 2024 with REBA[1] highlights that just over one-quarter of parents believe that the cost of childcare is more than 75% of their ...
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AnalysisHow to support staff facing redundancy
Helping employees to find out how redundancy will impact them financially can help them prepare for it.
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AnalysisJohn Palmer: Employers can provide much-needed support during redundancy process
In difficult economic times, going above and beyond with support could have benefits for employers and employees.
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AnalysisEmma Clark: Employers can offer support to staff facing redundancy
An employer may want to be more generous than the basic contractual entitlements.
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Supplier articleInvesting in turbulent times: what employees should consider
Recent market turbulence has been unsettling for many, especially those considering investing. It is natural for people to feel a level of uncertainty, and many new investors may be tempted to hold their funds in cash. However, it’s important to remember that investing is a long-term commitment ...
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Supplier article10 tips to help employees take control of their finances during uncertain times
The beginning of 2025 has brought a sense of uncertainty for many. Developments such as new trade tariffs under Donald Trump and the rise in National Insurance have placed added pressure on businesses, with some facing difficult decisions including the possibility of redundancies. At the same time, ...
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ArticlePoll: Do you think the new Pension Schemes Bill will help defined contribution (DC) schemes to prove they are value for money?
The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage.