Tag: employee benefits

Appreciation levels among UK employees lag behind US and Australia

A recent survey conducted by Reward Gateway Edenred reveals that the UK lags behind the US and Australia in employee appreciation. The UK scored 61.8 on the company’s Appreciation Index, compared to 66.3 for the US and 66.8 for Australia. The...

Box’s new AI-powered enterprise plan sets a new standard for content management

Box has unveiled its Enterprise Advanced plan, designed to transform how organizations manage and leverage content with AI. The plan now introduces several tools to help businesses automate workflows, extract valuable insights, and accelerate their processes. “There is a tremendous amount...

Skills development is key to the UK’s growth strategy

A survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) highlights the urgency of prioritising workforce upskilling within the government’s “Invest 2035” industrial strategy. This ambitious 10-year plan aims to foster economic growth through high-quality, well-paid jobs. According to the REC poll...

Employees are struggling to keep up with workplace challenges

According to a Skillsoft survey, over 8 in 10 employees feel unprepared to tackle workplace challenges in 2025. The findings show that burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelming workloads plagued employees throughout 2024, leaving them ill-equipped for the future. The survey also found...

Christmas bonuses fall flat as workers prioritise long-term benefits

According to research by Zest, as many as 60% of employees aren’t expecting a Christmas bonus this year, with just 8% hopeful for a higher payout. Adding to the uncertainty, 44% of workers don’t foresee a pay rise in 2024,...

Flexibility is key for hourly workers

According to Branch’s report, almost half of hourly workers now prioritise scheduling flexibility over traditional benefits like paid time off and health insurance. The survey showed that 46% rank flexible hours as their key benefit, compared to 44% for paid...

London Christmas parties make a comeback with 75% office attendance in 2024

This year, London’s office holiday parties are back in full swing, with 75% of employees planning to attend an employer-organised Christmas party, revealed a survey by London Heritage Quarter. This marks a notable rise from 2023, when just over half...

Women earn less in 70% of female-dominated roles

A recent analysis of Office for National Statistics data by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr highlights that 70% of female-dominated jobs in the UK have a gender pay gap favouring men. The study examined over 50,000 employees and revealed...

Forcing full office attendance could backfire for employers

Strict office attendance policies may drive employees to seek alternative jobs, according to a recent survey by the International Workplace Group (IWG). The study showed that two-thirds (67%) of recruiters had observed a rise in candidates looking to leave employers...

64% of employees feel disengaged at work, survey reveals

According to a new report by Cognexo, as many as 64% of employees feel disengaged at work. The survey shows that out of 2,000 office-based employees across England and Wales, 45% feel undervalued, and 31% express concerns over limited career...