All Research news articles – Page 3
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Article20% of employees receive parenting support from their employer
Just one in five (20%) working parents receive some kind of parenting support as part of their benefits package, according to research by REC Parenting. Its Empowering parents and caregivers at work: a blueprint for employers report, which surveyed 2,000 working parents with children aged 18 and ...
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Article70% of employers have global minimum standard for benefits
Almost three-quarters (70%) of employers have a global minimum standard for their employee benefits, according to research by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Priorities for employee benefits: a global HQ perspective survey found this figure was almost double the 36% of respondents which said ...
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Article41% of employers have a dedicated carer’s leave policy
Employee Benefits poll: Two-fifths (41%) of organisations have a dedicated carer’s leave policy, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Almost one-third (31%) of respondents said that they do not have a dedicated carer’s leave policy, with 28% stating that they do not have one but ...
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ArticleEmployers increase ESG measures in executive pay programmes
Employers have continued to increase the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures in executive pay and incentive programmes, across markets according to a global study by Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The global advisory firm surveyed 1,146 firms listed in nine major European indices, 500 US ...
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Article33% of UK employers plan on increasing salaries and bonuses in 2024
One-third (33%) of UK employers are planning on increasing salaries and bonuses at the start of this year, according to research by job website Totaljobs. Its Hiring trends index, which surveyed over 1,000 UK HR decision markers, also revealed that 29% of respondents cited securing another job ...
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Article43% of employers do not offer bereavement support beyond time off
More than two-fifths (43%) of employers offer no additional support beyond time off for bereavement, according to research by bereavement support firm Empathy. Its 2024 report The cost of dying, which surveyed 2,000 respondents who have experienced the loss of an immediate family member in the last ...
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Supplier articleNew research highlights the need for financial wellbeing to move from tactical to strategic thinking.
The Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with WEALTH at work has launched the second in its series of workplace research – Financial Wellbeing Research 2023*, with responses from almost 200 companies representing over 1.5 million employees. Risks to financial wellbeing It found that many ...
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Supplier articleNew research from Reward Gateway explores top practical approaches for HR to boost employee engagement in 2023
A new research report commissioned by global HR technology and employee engagement company Reward Gateway calls for HR managers to include practical, human-centered solutions in their core strategy for 2023 to boost engagement. The past few years of prolonged uncertainty and disruption have had a ...
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Supplier article4 key lessons for HR from the latest HR and employee benefits research
Recently we pulled together insights from some of the HR industry’s most important research into one article to give us an idea of how the world of work is looking, covering a range of topics, including financial wellbeing, health and wellbeing and recruitment and retention. They also ...
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Supplier articleNEW RESEARCH REVEALS HOW TO BEST SUPPORT EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE COST OF LIVING INCREASES
AUTHOR: Ruth Mathias, UK Growth Marketing Director at Reward GatewayAs the world reels from the impact of the pandemic, global conflicts and economic turmoil, the cost of living is increasing rapidly. Companies are feeling financial pressure as bills mount, and most have little wiggle room in their budgets for salaries, ...
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Supplier articleResearch reveals health and wealth as the top retirement concerns
Health and wealth issues are the top retirement concerns, according to a new survey of workers approaching retirement (age 50+).The study, carried out by WEALTH at work – leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist, found that more than two fifths (43%) of those surveyed are concerned about deteriorating health and ...
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Supplier articleResearch reveals the varying impact of the pandemic on retirement plans
New research from WEALTH at work has uncovered the varying impact the pandemic has had on retirement plans.It found that more than a fifth (22%) of workers approaching retirement (age 50+) say it has made them want to retire earlier and as soon as they can. Surprisingly, 13% want to ...
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ArticleResearch reveals gender pension divide
New data has revealed that nearly two-thirds of male workers (64%) are confident they will retire at the age they intend to, compared to one in two (53%) females.Insurance and financial services organisation Canada Life surveyed UK 4,001 working adults who had received advice from a professional adviser and found ...
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Supplier articleResearch: Gender equality setbacks are harming business
Evidence is mounting for company leaders to treat gender diversity as a business-critical investment. Recently the European Sociological Review published a report on the gender pay gap that’s been making headlines. Conducted by University College London, researchers found women face a pay penalty of 45% as long ...
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ArticleDJS Research becomes employee owned
Market research agency DJS Research has become an employee-owned business.Founded in 2001, the Stockport, UK-based organisation has established a new employee ownership trust (EOT), in which the 25 permanent staff members will own the majority of the business, securing its future independence.Directors Daniel and Ali Sims will remain with DJS ...
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Supplier articleNew Research Forecasts HR’s Response to the War for Talent
A new study from Reward Gateway has revealed the expectations and intentions of HR leaders and their employees in a post-pandemic world. The survey of 3,809 employees and senior HR decision-makers across the UK, U.S., and Australia highlights employees’ plans to leave their current jobs and calls out what HR ...
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ArticleResearch reveals top paying careers after 20 years
New research by Standout CV has unveiled the top paying careers by the time an employee reaches their 20th year in the job.Traditionally the half-way point in people’s working lives, the study revealed that it is pilots who accumulate the most cash by their 20th work anniversary - pocketing £1,132,500.Created ...
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ArticleRoyal College of Midwives research: NHS workers need ‘decent pay’ to feel valued
Separate polls of NHS workers and those belonging to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have both found that urgent pay increases are needed for staff to feel recognised and to prevent them from quitting their jobs altogether.According to research by the RCM – which forms part of its evidence ...
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AnalysisEmployee Benefits Pensions research 2020
Click to download the Employee Benefits Pensions research 2020.The Employee Benefits Pensions research 2020 was conducted in October 2020 among readers of employeebenefits.co.uk.This report is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current pensions strategies, as well as issues shaping future provision.Key topics the ...
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AnalysisEmployee Benefits Healthcare Research 2020
Click to download the Employee Benefits Healthcare research 2020.The Employee Benefits Healthcare research 2020 was conducted in August 2020 among readers of employeebenefits.co.uk.This report is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current healthcare and wellbeing beneifts strategies, as well as issues shaping future ...