Katie Jacobs
Katie Jacobs is an award-winning business journalist and editor. She is a well-regarded commentator on the world of work, HR and leadership and previously worked at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
She was previously editor of HR magazine. She has written about the world of work for magazines including People Management, Work and Management Today and newspapers including the Times and the Financial Times. She was also editor of Supply Management, the magazine of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
AnalysisHow reward and benefits can support diversity, equity and inclusion strategies
An inclusive benefits offering should be flexible, clearly defined, personalised and meet the needs of different life stages and demographics.
Case StudiesSuez Recycling and Recovery UK’s embeds DEI in benefits strategy
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK’s benefits proposition has been built around the voices of its people.
AnalysisBuyer’s guide to dental benefits
Dental benefits are schemes that help employees cover the costs of dental-related work.
AnalysisBalancing budget and employee choice in flexible benefits schemes
A well-structured flexible benefits scheme has a strong business case with links to improved engagement and retention.
Case StudiesIPSL improves flexible benefits scheme on a budget while meeting employees’ needs
IPSL decided to fully rebrand its benefits package in 2023
AnalysisBuyer’s guide to health cash plans
Health cash plans are insurance schemes which enable individuals to claim back the cost of everyday healthcare expenses.
AnalysisHow are employers currently using employee data?
Advances in technology mean the possibilities for benefits professionals to become more data-driven are stronger than ever, but few are making the most of this opportunity.
Case StudiesAberdeenshire Council takes data-driven approach to benefits
Aberdeenshire Council uses a highly data-driven approach in its benefits strategy.
Case StudiesHow SSE engages employees to increase pension contributions
Scottish energy multinational SSE was one of the first employers to become accredited by the living pension scheme in 2023. The Living Pension savings target is 12% of a full-time living Wage worker’s salary, of which the employer pays at least 7%. With SSE contributions averaging 16%, it is clear ...
