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ArticleChronic condition benefits usage rises 142% year-on-year
The usage of chronic condition benefits rose by 142% year-on-year in 2025, according to research by Healix Health.
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ArticlePension risk transfer market forecast to reach £70 billion in 2026
The total risk transferred to insurers and reinsurers is predicted to reach £70 billion in 2026, up 15% from volumes seen in 2025, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleIceland ranked best country for working mothers
Iceland has been named the best place in Europe for professional parents, according to new research by Click Offices.
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ArticleHearing ‘You’re on mute’ during video calls irritates 23% of people
Uswitch Business Broadband has conducted a survey of 1,000 Brits who currently participate in video calls for work, study, or personal reasons at least once a week.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 30 January - 5 February 2026
The top 10 stories between 30 January - 5 February 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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Article78% of managers report formal challenges to decisions around base pay
Ink Drop / Shutterstock More than three-quarters of managers have reported decisions being formally challenged or appealed when setting or adjusting base pay, and assigning performance ratings that influence pay (78%) in the past 12 months, according to research by people management platform HiBob. Its survey of ...
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ArticleWellbeing overtakes financial security as employees’ top concern
Wellbeing has overtaken financial security as employees’ top concern, with 32% reporting poor mental health, according to research by Mercer.
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Article57% rate workplace pension as most important benefit when deciding to join an organisation
More than half of UK workers (57%) say a workplace pension is very important when deciding whether to join a new organisation, according to research by workplace pension provider Penfold.
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Article51.7% of employers offer employee assistance programmes for staff dealing with stress
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (51.7%) of employers said they offer support through employee assistance programmes or other related benefits in order to help their staff dealing with stress.
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Article44% of employers expect pay to grow at same rate in 2026 as 2025
More than two-fifths (44%) of employers said they expect pay to grow at the same rate in 2026 as it did in 2025, according to new research from Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleNational Sickie Day ranked fourth highest for absences in 2025
Staff named Jack, Amy, Mike, Mark and Christopher were most likely to call in sick, according to data from BrightHR.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 23 - 29 January 2026
The top 10 stories between 23 - 29 January 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleIncreased employer pension contributions top 2026 benefits wishlist for 31%
Nearly a third (31%) of employees ranked increased employer pension contributions as the most important perk for their 2026 benefits packages, according to research by Epassi UK.
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Article55% of employers have difficulties due to rising costs of employee absence or disability
More than half of UK organisations (55%) have reported experiencing difficulties due to the rising costs associated with employee absence or disability, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleSandwich generation carers lose £6,268 a year supporting elderly relatives
Sandwich generation carers have been found to be losing £6,268 a year to support elderly relatives due to cutting back on working hours, according to research by Just Group.
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ArticleUK financial services board gender pay gap narrows to 29% since 2020
The gender pay gap on UK financial services boards has narrowed from 40% in 2020 to 29% in 2024, according to data from EY.
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ArticlePay and living standards surge fastest in 11 UK locations
Disposable incomes in 11 towns and cities have grown at double the pace of the UK average over the past ten years, according to new analysis from the Centre for Cities.
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Article81% of employers support staff to understand and manage pension savings
A majority (81%) of UK employers said they are supporting employees to understand and manage their pension savings during employment and into retirement, according to new data from Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleHealth insurance claims rise to record level
Private medical insurers handled an unprecedented £4 billion in claims across individual and workplace policies in 2024, marking a 13% jump from the £3.57 billion paid out the previous year.
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ArticleESG metrics remain key in European executive incentive plans
European employers remain committed to driving environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals within executive incentives, despite global headwinds, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).