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Article87% of UK staff would take pay cut for better work-life balance
A majority (87%) of UK employees would consider accepting a lower-paying job if it offered better work-life balance and flexibility, according to research by CharityJob.
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Article37% of working parents changed jobs for greater flexibility
More than a third (37%) of working parents have changed jobs in search of greater flexibility, as 93% rely on some form of childcare, according to research by Work.Life.
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ArticlePoll: What type of financial support do you offer your staff?
Have your say in our latest readers’ poll.
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ArticleUK rises one place to 17th in women in work index 2026
The UK has risen one place to 17th in PricewaterhouseCooper’s (PWC) Women in work index 2026, becoming the top‑ranking G7 country for women’s economic empowerment.
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Article40% of employers offer four or fewer types of financial support
Nearly 40% of employers offer four or fewer types of financial support and have no plans to increase this, despite 61% of employees saying better support would make them more likely to stay, according to research by Hymans Robertson.
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ArticleSick pay reforms seen as the most significant change by staff and employers
Statutory sick pay reforms have been found to be the most consequential element of the Employment Rights Act 2025 for both employees and organisations, according to polling by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
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Article91% more likely to stay with employer that supports midlife health needs
Nine in 10 (91%) women would stay longer with employers that support midlife health, according to research by LiveCareer UK.
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ArticleA fifth of employers have no clear objectives for their employee benefits
A fifth (22%) of UK employers have no set objectives for the employee benefits they offer, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleWorkplace injury and illness linked to estimated £861.6 million a year in statutory sick pay
Workplace injury and illness in England could be linked to an estimated £861.6 million a year in statutory sick pay alone, with illness-related absence accounting for nearly £764 million of that total, according to a new analysis by Protecting.co.uk.
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ArticleFinancial stress impacts productivity at work for 39%
Two-fifths of employees say financial stress impacts their productivity at work, with 83 per cent taking at least one day off due to money worries in the past year, according to research by Stream.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 13 - 19 February 2026
The top 10 stories between 13 - 19 February 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleHalf of employers are prepared for pay transparency regulations
Just half of global employers are prepared for future pay transparency regulations to come into force, according to new research by Mercer, a business of Marsh.
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ArticleGender pay gap ‘will not close until 2056’
The gender pay gap in the UK will not close until 2056 if progress continues at the current rate, according to the TUC. The trade union body’s analysis of official pay data reveals the gap between men and women’s average wages stands at 12.8%, or £2,548 per year.
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ArticleExclusive: Employers cite increased business costs as significant challenge for year ahead
Increased costs of running a business, including staff costs and utility bills, are the biggest challenge facing employers in the next 12 months, according to 45% of HR decision makers, new research from Grid has found.
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Article61% of UK employees say February is lowest point for mental health and motivation
Almost two-thirds (61%) of UK workers say February is their lowest point for mental health and motivation, according to new research by Instantprint.
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ArticleFive European countries that ‘pay’ people to move there
A report from InternationalLiving.com has identified five European countries that will ‘pay’ people to move there.
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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.