All Research news articles – Page 14
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Article76% of UK employers offer alternative cash benefits to pensions
Three-quarters (76%) of UK employers said they offer alternative cash benefits to pensions for employees restricted by annual pension allowance, according to new research by Towers Watson.
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Article67.5% of employers are maintaining current DEI budget and focus
Two-thirds (67.5%) of employers said they are still maintaining their current diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) budget and focus, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticleEmployee motivation in UK and EMEA declines for three consecutive years
Employee motivation in the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions has declined for three consecutive years, according to research by Culture Amp.
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ArticlePoor attempts at humour from bosses can negatively affect job satisfaction
A study has revealed that poor attempts at humour from senior members of staff can actually affect job satisfaction, and not in a good way.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleEnvironmental and wellbeing benefits increasingly popular among energy sector employers
Employers in the UK energy sector have seen increasing interest in environmental benefits and virtual wellbeing support for their workforces, according to research by Aon.
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Article31% of employees believe benefits have positively impacted wellbeing
Although 67% of employers believe their benefits package has had a positive impact on overall staff wellbeing, only 31% of employees agree, according to research by Unum UK.
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ArticleA third of employees say their organisation rejects others for being different
Almost a third of employees (30%) feel individuals in their organisation sometimes reject others for being different, according to research by Mental Health First Aid England.
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ArticleExclusive: Mental health support tops expected employee demands list in 2025
Mental health has ranked top on the list of expected employee needs in 2025, with 31% of employers stating they believe there will be an increased demand for support, according to new research.
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ArticlePrivate sector pay rises remain at 4%
Pay rises in the private sector remained at 4% in the three months ending in January 2025, according to new figures.
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ArticleRegular employee recognition in UK organisations increases year on year
Regular employee recognition and appreciation in UK organisations has increased to 54% from 51% in 2024, according to research by employee recognition firm OC Tanner.
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ArticleBirmingham found to be UK’s most family-friendly location in 2025
The city of Birmingham has been found to be the UK’s best family-friendly location to live in 2025.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 28 February – 6 March 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 28 February – 6 March 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article80% of women want more employer support through benefits
Four-fifths (80%) of female employees want more employer support in their workplace benefits packages, according to research by benefits technology provider Zest.
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ArticleNumber of defined contribution pension schemes falls below 1,000 for first time
The number of defined contribution (DC) pensions schemes decreased by 15% in 2024 to 920, according to data from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
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Article21% of employees need more time off work after a bereavement
A fifth (21%) of employees have said they need more time off work to help them grieve following a bereavement, according to research from MetLife.
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Article4.5 million UK workers are paid below the real living wage
The largest annual rise in scale of low pay on record has resulted in 4.5 million UK workers being paid below the real living wage, according to research by the Living Wage Foundation.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 21 – 27 February 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 21 – 27 February 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleRemote working employment tribunals increased by 11% in 2024
Employment tribunals relating to remote working were nearly 11% higher in 2024 than the year before, an analysis of employment tribunal records, according to research by Hamilton Nash
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ArticleHR leaders cite change fatigue as one of top five barriers to success
Change fatigue has been identified as one of the top five barriers to success by communications and HR leaders, according to research by consultancy Gallagher.