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ArticleJust one in five employees are expecting a Christmas bonus this year
While the average Christmas bonus is expected to increase by 8.3% this year to £788, just one in five employees are expecting to receive one, according to research by The Global Payroll Association (GPA).
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ArticleFather Christmas set to earn £15 an hour this festive season
While hourly pay rates for seasonal Santa vacancies have been found to range from £11.44 up to as much as £40, the median is £15, according to findings by Incomes Data Research.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 December 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 December 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article48% of organisations say 2024 salary budgets are lower than last year
Nearly half (48%) of UK organisations have reported that salary increase budgets for 2024 were lower than 2023, according to global advisory, broking, and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson.
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ArticleJust 19% of UK savers have factored getting a serious illness in to their retirement plan
Only a fifth of UK savers (19%) have fully considered getting a serious illness in their retirement plan, according to new research from independent consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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Article77% of SMEs plan employee benefits overhaul to combat economic and health pressures
More than three-quarters (77%) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to revamp their employee benefits to attract and retain top talent, address workforce challenges, and tackle economic pressures.
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ArticleMedian pay award remains at 4% for three months to October
The median pay award across the economy remained at 4% in the three months to October 2024, according to figures from Incomes Data Research.
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Article60% require office attendance for minimum number of days
Almost two-thirds (60%) of UK organisations have a policy that requires employees to be in the office for a minimum number of days a week.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 29 November – 5 December 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 29 November – 5 December 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article71% report increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over last year
Seven in 10 (71%) employers have seen increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over the past year.
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Article74% of employers have given their staff a pay rise this year
Employee Benefits poll: Three-quarters (74%) of employers have given their staff a pay rise this year, according to a survey of Employee Benefit readers.
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ArticleFewer than 2% of fathers made use of shared parental leave in last decade
Just 10,600, fewer than 2% of new fathers, have benefitted from shared parental leave over the past 10 years, according to new research by The Dad Shift.
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ArticleEmployers anticipate lower 2025 pay award expectations post-Budget
Three-fifths (60%) of employers expect their pay awards post Budget for 2025 to be lower than originally anticipated, according to research by pay and reward service Paydata.
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ArticleCanada revealed as most popular country for relocation
If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular country to relocate to is, then career and resume website Jobseeker has found out for you.
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ArticleKnight Frank, Zoopla and Baillie Gifford offer the best UK parental leave packages
Global real estate firm Knight Frank, property platform Zoopla and investment manager Baillie Gifford have been named as UK employers that offer some of the best parental leave packages.
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ArticleHalf of workers hope for seasonal bonus or gift from manager
More than half of workers (53%) are hoping for a seasonal bonus, while a similar proportion (48%) are expecting a gift from their manager.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 15 – 21 November 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 15 – 21 November 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleUK private medical insurance costs expected to increase by 12.6% in 2024
UK private medical insurance costs are expected to increase by 12.6% in 2024, according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleJust 16% who are dissatisfied with their benefits would move jobs
Just 16% employees who felt their benefits package met none or very few of their requirements said they had a higher likelihood of planning to move jobs, according to research from reward and benefits consultancy Isio.
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ArticleUK job hopper employees have £15,000 more in pension savings than average person
UK employees who have switched jobs multiple times have over £15,000 more in pension savings than the average person, according to new research from Wealthify.