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ArticleNumber of in-force group risk policies increases year-on-year
The number of in-force group risk policies has increased by 3.2% from 91,739 in 2023 to 94,675 in 2024, according to research by Swiss Re.
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ArticleJust over half of UK staff claim to be knowledgeable about pensions
While 53% of Brits claim to be knowledgeable about pensions, just 35% and 34% can correctly identify a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution (DC) scheme respectively, according to research by insurer Aviva.
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ArticleEU banks and investment firms have persistent gender pay gap
There was a material gender pay gap in European financial institutions and investment firms in 2023, according to a report by the European Banking Authority (EBA). Its Benchmarking of remuneration trends and practices and the gender pay gap, 2021-2023 data report found that in EU investment firms, ...
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Article53% achieve take up between 1% and 25% for environmentally-friendly benefits
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (53%) employers have reported a take-up rate of between 1% and 25% for environmentally-friendly benefits, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticlePension savers contributed 19% more in 2024 compared to 2023
Pension savers contributed £285, or 19%, more to their pots in 2024 than in 2023, increasing the average from £1,192 to £1,477, according to research by PensionBee.
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Article46% of organisations are prioritising technology to support benefits management
Almost half (46%) of multinational organisations said they are prioritising the use of employee-facing technology to support benefits management, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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ArticleUS workers call in sick 53,280 times a year
New research has found that US workers call in sick 53,280 times a year, making them the most frequent users of sick leave.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 April 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 April 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article64% of young staff think fully on-site jobs should be paid more than remote roles
Two-thirds (64%) of younger workers said that fully on-site jobs should be paid more than remote roles, according to a new global study by BSI.
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Article61% of SMEs will change insurance benefits approach following NIC increase
Six in 10 (61%) small to medium-sized employers (SMEs) said they will change their approach to insurance-based employee benefits following the employer national insurance contributions (NIC) increase, according to new research by Canada Life.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 28 March – 3 April 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 28 March – 3 April 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases fall to 3.5%
The median pay increase in the private sector fell to 3.5% from 4% in the three months to February 2025, according to Incomes Data Research.
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Article48% of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice
Almost half (48%) of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.
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ArticleUK dog owners modify work schedule to accommodate their care
Sainsbury’s Bank surveyed 1,000 UK child parents and 1,000 dog owners to hear about the differences between raising two-legged and four-legged children.
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Article34% of UK hybrid workers take fewer sick days
One-third (34%) of UK workers take fewer sick days when working in a hybrid model, according to a study by International Workplace Group.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article46% of UK workers have taken extended sick leave in past five years
Nearly half (46%) of UK workers have taken extended sick leave in the past five years, with 19% being out of work for between one to five months, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.
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Article76% of UK employers offer alternative cash benefits to pensions
Three-quarters (76%) of UK employers said they offer alternative cash benefits to pensions for employees restricted by annual pension allowance, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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Article67.5% of employers are maintaining current DEI budget and focus
Two-thirds (67.5%) of employers said they are still maintaining their current diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) budget and focus, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticleEmployee motivation in UK and EMEA declines for three consecutive years
Employee motivation in the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions has declined for three consecutive years, according to research by Culture Amp.