All Research news articles – Page 4
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ArticleUK workers earn most in technology-based roles
Many of the UK’s best-paid jobs are within the technology sector, according to analysis by Totaljobs.
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ArticleAverage FTSE 100 CEO earnings surpass median UK worker’s annual salary today
The average FTSE 100 chief executive officer (CEO) earnings will surpass the median full-time UK worker’s annual salary at midday on Tuesday 6 January, according to data by the High Pay Centre.
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Article73% of employers to give staff pay rise for 2026
Employee Benefits poll: Almost three-quarters (73%) of employers revealed that they are giving their staff a pay rise for 2026.
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ArticlePoll: Does your organisation support staff dealing with stress?
Have your say in our latest readers’ poll.
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ArticleWork-related stress found to be top workplace hazard
Britain is experiencing a growing crisis of work‑related stress, according to new Trades Union Congress (TUC) findings, with four in five union representatives identifying stress as one of the most pressing issues facing workers.
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Article70% of UK adults report weekly stress mainly due to financial strain
Just under three-quarters (70%) of UK adults have reported weekly stress primarily due to financial strain, according to research by Cigna Healthcare.
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ArticlePay rates for Father Christmas remain frozen this year
According to Incomes Data Research’s monitoring of the festive job market, employees who dress up as Santa, once again, stand to earn a median of £15 an hour.
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Article62% of employees not expecting to receive Christmas bonus this year
Just under two-thirds (62%) of employees are not expecting to receive a Christmas bonus this year, according to research by Epassi UK.
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Article51% of British staff say they are frequently happy at work
Just half (51%) of British employees revealed that they are frequently happy at work, according to new research by Reward Gateway | Edenred.
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Article48% of bereaved staff would quit if they received inadequate support
Nearly half (48%) of employees who have experienced loss would leave their job if they felt the support received was inadequate, according to research by bereavement technology firm Empathy.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 4 - 11 December 2025
The top 10 stories between 4 - 11 December 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleStudy finds ‘reaching out’ appears 6,117 times in one million work emails
Instant Offices carried out an analysis of one million real work emails to find out what the most overused workplace email phrases were.
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ArticleEngagement rises by 21% when recognition awards have monetary value
When recognition awards have monetary value, belonging rises by 28% and engagement by 21%, according to research by employee recognition provider Workhuman.
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ArticleMedian pay award in private sector increases to 3.4%
The median pay award in the private sector has increased from 3% to 3.4%, according to figures from Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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Article37% of British workers perceive economic concerns as biggest threat to their jobs
A third (37%) of British workers said they perceive economic concerns as the biggest threat to their jobs, according to new research from Axa Health.
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ArticleMaintaining work-life balance is significant cause of stress
Ensuring a good work-life balance is the most significant cause of stress among employees, according to research by productivity and performance coaching firm Avilio.
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Article43% of employees receive financial gift during festive period
Two-fifths (43%) of employees said they receive a financial gift during the festive period, according to research by Prezzee.
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Article43% of employers introduced salary sacrifice schemes in response to 2024 Budget
Among employers which changed their benefits package in response to the Autumn 2024 budget, 43% have introduced salary sacrifice schemes, according to research by Broadstone.
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Article44% think consultations on bereavement leave and protections for pregnant women and new mothers go far enough
Almost half (44%) of employers think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough.
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Article61% of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering
Almost two-thirds (61%) of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering, compared to 66% in 2024, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).