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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 - 12 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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ArticleTwo-fifths unaware how much they contribute to their workplace pension
Two fifths of UK workers do not know how much they are contributing to their workplace pension, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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Article51% of UK employers cite employee benefits costs as top financial challenge
More than half (51%) of UK employers say employee benefits costs as their top financial challenge, down from 60% the previous year, according to research by Gallagher.
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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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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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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases fall from 3.5% to 3.4%
The median pay increase in the private sector fell slightly from 3.5% to 3.4% in the three months to April 2025 according to Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleEstate and letting agents are UK’s unhealthiest jobs
A survey has revealed the UK’s unhealthiest jobs, with estate and letting agents taking the top spot.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 30 May - 5 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 30 May - 5 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk.
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Article140 million workplace volunteering hours were unused in last 12 months
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of employers offer volunteering days, yet 140 million hours went unused in the last 12 months, according to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
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Article148.9 million working days lost to sickness or injury in 2024
The sickness absence rate for 2024 was found to be 2%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from 2.3% in 2023,, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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ArticleHR professionals have highest rate of absence in UK workforce
HR professionals have the highest absenteeism rate across the UK workforce, according to data by Employment Hero.
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ArticleCost of minimum retirement lifestyle falls to £21,600 per year for two-person household
The cost of the minimum retirement lifestyle has decreased to £21,600 per year for a two-person household, due to the impact of lower energy prices and changes in the public’s expectations, according to research by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
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ArticleStress, depression and anxiety account for 55% of all lost working days
Across all workers, stress, depression and anxiety accounted for 55% of all working days lost, according to new research by online therapy service manconfidence.co.uk.
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ArticleHMRC releases research on removing salary sacrifice tax exemptions
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published research into employers’ attitudes to removing tax exemptions for workplace pension schemes administered through salary sacrifice.
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Article58% of parents have been asked to work in the office more frequently
Just under three-fifths (58%) of parents said either they or their partner had been asked to work in the office more frequently by their employer in the last six months, according to research by childcare app Bubble.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 May 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 16 - 22 May 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk.
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ArticleA fifth of fathers had no entitlement to parental leave
A fifth of fathers had no entitlement to parental leave, according to research by Working Families.
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ArticleAccess to remote psychological services rises 61% year-on-year
Access to remote psychological services has increased by 61% compared to 2023, according to insurer LV=’s 2024 claims report.
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Article40% of UK employees say workplace concerns impact their wellbeing
Two-fifths (40%) of UK employees workplace concerns have impacted their wellbeing, according to research by Reward Gateway | Edenred.
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Article39% employers believe their staff have full understanding of their employee benefits
Only four in 10 (39%) employers said they believe their staff have a full understanding of their employee benefits, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.