Day One SSP: Closing the gap between policy and practice
Day-one SSP is now in effect. But will it actually reach the workers it’s designed to help? HR Technical Consultant Sarah Kerr explains that the gap between policy update and real-world application isn’t in legislation, but in everyday decisions made by line managers.
April’s employment law shake-up: What HR needs to do right now
The first wave of the Employment Rights Act lands this month. Charles Hipps, Founder and CEO of Oleeo, breaks down what the changes mean for HR practitioners.
The ‘fake perks’ problem: How misleading job ads are fuelling ghosting
One in five job adverts dress up legal rights as perks. Appreciation expert Chris Britton assesses the damaging impact of ‘fake perks’ on candidates and companies alike and underlines the need for HR to show up authentically.
Pay transparency WILL come to the UK: Are you ready?
While the EU Pay Transparency Directive doesn’t apply to the UK, its effects already do. Gethin Nadin argues that pay transparency is already here. The question is: Will we shape our own framework, or adopt the one being written next door?
The future of flexibility: Preparing for reforms to zero-hours contracts
With reforms to zero-hours contracts on the horizon, specialist employment lawyer Philip Pepper advises that the time to act is now and offers practical guidance on the decisions employers should be making today.
Are staff surveys making employees too entitled?
When you use employee surveys as ‘happy meters’ you risk making employees entitled, warns Natasha Johnson, Founder of Organic P&O Solutions.
Asking ‘what do you want?’ is a slippery slope towards bold demands that don’t drive performance or enhance organisational culture. So what should you ask instead?
Five ways to tackle rising healthcare costs and boost employee wellbeing
With healthcare costs climbing and employee wellbeing under pressure, waiting isn’t an option. Oliver Atkinson, Senior Wellbeing Lead at Benifex, shares five practical strategies to protect your people and your bottom line – starting with prevention, early intervention, and smarter communication.
The UK’s financial inclusion strategy signals a new era for workplace financial wellbeing
Following the launch of the HM Treasury’s strategy on boosting UK financial resilience, Gethin Nadin highlights the central role of employers in this mission. Companies like Bupa and Suez are already making strides here – will your organisation follow suit?
Is it time for low-paid industries to embrace employee benefits?
Retail, hospitality and healthcare have long treated employee benefits as a luxury they can’t afford. But Gethin Nadin, Chief Innovation Officer at Benifex, argues that the data tells a different story. With turnover rates soaring and talent draining to other sectors, can low-paid industries still afford to hold back?
The business impact of family care breakdowns and what employers can do
Family care breakdowns are an unavoidable part of life. But these disruptions don’t just affect your caregiving colleagues – their impact ripples outward to the wellbeing, morale, and productivity of your wider workforce, too. Here, Chris Locke of Bright Horizons highlights the real cost of care-related absences and strategies for reducing them.
How wellbeing platforms can boost benefits engagement
HR and reward leaders, be warned. While 60% of your profession believes they deliver an excellent employee experience, only 19% of employees agree. How can you combat this disconnect? By making the process of accessing benefits less mystifying, time-consuming and stressful, says Oliver Atkinson, Senior Wellbeing Lead at Benifex.
Sweet ideas that you can implement TODAY to build a happy workforce
Sometimes the smallest gestures spark the sweetest moments – and a 35% reduction in employee churn. Here, Jonathan Dee of Swizzels (the makers of Love Hearts) reveals how this confectionery company’s micro-rewards strategy boosted employee happiness without a big budget, reducing turnover by over a third.
From 30% to 50% satisfaction: How Refresco’s employee benefits strategy won over a deskless workforce
When only 30% of your workforce feels they have “special and unique benefits,” you know something needs to change. In this revealing case study, Sarah Tomson, Head of HR Services and Reward at Refresco, shares how her team transformed not just their benefits offering, but also rebuilt trust from the ground up.
Over three-quarters of Gen Alpha prioritise wellbeing over wealth and traditional workplace perks
New research reveals the next generation of employees will reshape workplace expectations, with 77% demanding mental health support and nearly half seeking neurodiversity-inclusive employers.
Here comes the Sun: How to boost productivity and wellbeing this summer
The UK has already hit it’s third heatwave of the summer. How can employers keep productivity flowing while also allowing extra flexibility? Five HR experts share their tips.
62% of workers left underwhelmed by their benefits, despite rising employer spend
Despite 79% of organisations increasing employee benefits spend in the past 12 months, 62% of workers struggle to see the value of what’s on offer, new Benifex research reveals.
The quiet crisis: SME workers are turning to second jobs amid high cost of living
LinkedIn poll data suggests a growing number of SME employees are taking on second jobs to cope with the rising cost of living. Business coach and owner, Peter Boolkah, explores the implications of this trend in terms of productivity, morale, and company culture, highlighting the need for proactive leadership.
The Parent Penalty: Upgrade your maternity and paternity policies or risk losing talent
New research reveals that a third of employers are not adequately supporting new parents. Leadership coach Blaire Palmer urges HR to reassess their parenthood offering or risk losing valuable talent.
Five tips to get staff active: The mental benefits of physical activity
We dig into the connections between physical activity and mental health and offer workplace-friendly tips to get staff active.
Why financial wellbeing in 2025 will reclaim the spotlight
At the start of every year, Gethin Nadin explores the latest trends, research findings and employee benefit strategies to help guide your financial wellbeing approach. Here’s what you need to know for 2025.
