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ArticleMaintaining work-life balance is significant cause of stress
Ensuring a good work-life balance is the most significant cause of stress among employees, according to research by productivity and performance coaching firm Avilio.
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Article43% of employees receive financial gift during festive period
Two-fifths (43%) of employees said they receive a financial gift during the festive period, according to research by Prezzee.
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Article43% of employers introduced salary sacrifice schemes in response to 2024 Budget
Among employers which changed their benefits package in response to the Autumn 2024 budget, 43% have introduced salary sacrifice schemes, according to research by Broadstone.
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Article44% think consultations on bereavement leave and protections for pregnant women and new mothers go far enough
Almost half (44%) of employers think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough.
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Article61% of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering
Almost two-thirds (61%) of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering, compared to 66% in 2024, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleStress and mental ill health drive record workplace absences
Work-related stress, anxiety and depression have become the leading causes of workplace absence in the UK, with nearly a million employees affected in the past year, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Article37% of employers admit employee engagement is harder to achieve
More than a third (37%) of employers have admitted that employee engagement is becoming harder to achieve, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.
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Article47% say mental health conditions are one of main reasons for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons for long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleUK has worst sick pay in Europe
The UK has been found to have the worst sick pay in Europe, according to research by Moorepay.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 14 - 20 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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Article45% of HR professionals say they are behind on pay transparency
Nearly half (45%) of HR professionals have admitted their organisation is behind when it comes to pay transparency, according to research by Cezanne.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleA third of women facing pensions poverty
More than a third (36%) of women have been found to likely face poverty in retirement, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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Article67% of employers invest in preventative healthcare to mitigate impact of rising costs
More than two thirds (67%) of employers are investing in preventative healthcare to tackle soaring medical inflation, according to research by Howden Employee Benefits.
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ArticleUK is outperformed by 20 countries in real wage growth
UK workers have received a 0.4% pay rise in 2025, one of the weakest salary outcomes in Europe, according to the latest report from ECA International.
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Article58% of employers use insights from AI to personalise benefits recommendations
Three-fifths (58%) of employers are currently using insights from AI to personalise benefits recommendations, according to research by Mercer Marsh Benefits.
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Article88% of employees want to receive a gift card for Christmas
Gift cards have topped the list of most desired Christmas gifts, with 88% of employees wanting to receive one, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN).
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 7 - 13 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 7 - 13 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleUK SMEs lose £29 billion annually to sickness
UK small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lose £29 billion annually due to sickness-related productivity drops, according to research by Unum UK.
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ArticleGlobal health insurance costs projected to rise by 10.3% in 2026
Global health insurance costs have been found to be projected to rise by 10.3% next year, as healthcare inflation continues to increase, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).