All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 10
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ArticleTwo-thirds of staff want to be more proactive about their health
Two-thirds of employees revealed that they want to be more proactive about their health, according to new research by Elevate.
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OpinionNick Bustin: What does 2025 have in store for employers and employees?
As 2025 starts to unfurl, the challenges faced by employers and employees alike are becoming more apparent.
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ArticleNumber of employees with long Covid tribunal claims rises in 2024
A total of 164 employment tribunal claims involved employees with long Covid in 2024, up from 144 in 2023 and 88 in 2022, according law firm Nockolds.
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ArticleBirmingham bin workers strike over pay dispute
More than 350 bin workers based in the city of Birmingham have begun strike action over a pay dispute.
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Article17% of young people know exactly where all their pension pots are
Only less than a fifth (17%) of people aged 18-34 revealed that they know exactly where all their pension pots are, reveals research from Raindrop.
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Article54% have rolled or plan to roll out new employee benefits in first quarter of 2025
More than half (54%) of employers have rolled out, or are planning on rolling out, new employee benefits in the first quarter of this year, according to a survey of Employee Benefit readers.
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AnalysisHow can accreditations enhance an employer’s benefits proposition?
Accreditations can send a powerful message to employees and prospective talent that employers understand their needs.
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Case StudiesRSA Insurance Group uses menopause-friendly accreditation to support staff in need
Through its menopause-friendly accreditation, RSA Insurance Group aims to ensure its employees get the correct support when needed.
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Supplier articleHow to Reduce Employee Absenteeism with Top Tips from Pluxee UK
Is employee absenteeism a concern for your business? High absenteeism rates can significantly impact productivity, but thankfully, there are steps you can take to address the issue. Pluxee UK’s blog will guide you through measuring absenteeism, identifying potential causes, and implementing nine actionable strategies to improve attendance. ...
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Supplier articleAuto-enrolment thresholds maintained: many at risk of sleepwalking into an unhappy retirement due to insufficient funds
Following a review, the new Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell has confirmed auto-enrolment (AE) thresholds will be maintained at the current levels* for 2025/26. *This means a minimum contribution of 3% from employees, and 5% from employers to bring total pension contributions to 8%. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH ...
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ArticlePoll: Have you considered a four-day working week?
Have you considered a four-day working week for your organisation?
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ArticleAlmond Financial introduces four-day working week
Lincoln-based financial advice firm Almond Financial has introduced a four-day working week in order to combat a shrinking talent pool within the finance sector.
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Article30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy
Almost a third (30%) of employees have admitted that they have or would consider ‘pulling a sickie’ to miss work, despite feeling healthy, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleExclusive: Teva launches financial wellbeing support for employees
Pharmaceuticals and generic medicines firm Teva has introduced financial wellbeing and education support for its 1,100 UK and Northern Ireland employees.
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People MovesSwim England names new people director
Swim England has hired Maria Papadopoulos, a former employee, as its new people director, effective 28 April.
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ArticleCapita workers strike in dispute over pay
Around 1,000 workers employed by outsourcing firm Capita are participating in strike action following a dispute with their employer over a pay award for 2024.
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ArticleSanofi completes £1.4 billion pensions buy-in
French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare firm Sanofi has completed a £1.4 billion buy-in for its pension scheme.
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ArticleQBE reports 4.5% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2024
Insurance group QBE has reported a 4.5% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2024, down from 5.4% in 2023 and its lowest percentage since 2021.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Could a four-day week become the norm?
As 200 employers permanently adopt a four-day week, could this working model become more commonplace in the next few years?
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ArticleChinese police corgi docked end-of-year bonus after bad behaviour
A Chinese corgi police dog has been docked its end-of-year bonus after some bad behaviour, as seen in a video uploaded to Chinese social media.