All Research news articles – Page 7
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ArticleUK employers’ average 2026 salary increase budgets expected to remain at 3.6%
Average salary increase budgets for UK employers in 2026 are expected to remain stable at 3.6%, matching 2025’s increases, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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Article77% of generation Alpha want mental health support at work
Three-quarters (77%) of generation Alpha teenagers want mental health support at work, according to research by Benenden Health.
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Article100% success for latest large-scale four-day week trial
All 17 employers that took part in the latest national four-day working week pilot have stated they would like to continue working on the same basis.
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Article47% of employers see increased productivity when employees’ health and wellbeing is supported
Almost half (47%) of employers reported increased productivity when their employees’ health and wellbeing is supported, according to new research by Group Risk Development (Grid).
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ArticleMedian pay increase in private sector increases to 3.5%
The median pay increase in the private sector has increased to 3.5% from 3.4%.
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ArticleHalf are unsure if Pension Schemes Bill will help DC schemes prove they are value for money
Half (52%) of employers said they were unsure if the new Pension Schemes Bill will help defined contribution (DC) schemes to prove they are value for money, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticlePolice staff in England, Scotland and Wales are unhappy with their pay and work
Police staff in England, Scotland and Wales are unhappy with their pay and often unhappy in their work, according to research by trade union Unison.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 - 26 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 20 - 26 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 13 - 19 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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ArticleJust 19% of women think their pension will enable them to live comfortably in retirement
Only 19% of women agree or strongly agree that their pension will enable them to live comfortably in retirement, compared to 34% of men, according to research by Trafalgar House.
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ArticleMenopause-related tribunal claims more than triple in last two years
The number of menopause-related tribunal claims has more than tripled in the last two years, with 204 cases citing the condition in 2024 compared to 64 in 2022.
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ArticleJust 41% of 30-49-year-olds are satisfied with their standard of living
Just 41% of mid-lifers, or those aged 30-49-year-olds, are satisfied with their standard of living, with the rest feeling financially strained, according to research by Royal London.
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ArticleMotoring and automotive sector named best industry for employee benefits
The motoring and automotive sector has been named the UK’s best industry for employee benefits, according to new research by sharetech platform Vestd.
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 - 12 June 2025
The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 June 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk
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ArticleTwo-fifths unaware how much they contribute to their workplace pension
Two fifths of UK workers do not know how much they are contributing to their workplace pension, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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Article51% of UK employers cite employee benefits costs as top financial challenge
More than half (51%) of UK employers say employee benefits costs as their top financial challenge, down from 60% the previous year, according to research by Gallagher.
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Article43% hosted awareness events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
More than two-fifths (43%) of employers said they were hosting awareness events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticleRising benefit costs is biggest issue influencing employers’ benefits strategies
Rising benefit costs are the top issue (64%) influencing UK employers’ benefit strategies in 2025, up from 57% in 2023, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticlePrivate sector median pay increases fall from 3.5% to 3.4%
The median pay increase in the private sector fell slightly from 3.5% to 3.4% in the three months to April 2025 according to Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleEstate and letting agents are UK’s unhealthiest jobs
A survey has revealed the UK’s unhealthiest jobs, with estate and letting agents taking the top spot.