Tag: employee benefits

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...

Technology and costs transform the landscape of business travel

According to the latest report from the International Workplace Group (IWG), the nature of business travel has undergone a permanent shift, driven by advancements in technology and changing global dynamics.The study reveals that routine meetings between international teams are now...

Hybrid work becomes the norm for over a quarter of UK employees

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over a quarter (27%) of UK employees adopted a hybrid work model this autumn. While the popularity of fully remote work has declined since the pandemic, hybrid work has firmly established itself...

95% of marketers set to boost AI investments in 2024

The latest Invoca report highlights the growing influence of AI across marketing sectors, with 95% of marketers planning to boost AI investments in the coming year. Based on a survey of 600 marketing professionals across the U.S. and U.K., this...