How HR professionals are encouraging people back into the office

By Tom Mitchell, Business Developer, Foodles More than four years after employees were encouraged to work remotely, many continue to do so. While some companies are content to operate with their staff working from home, others actively seek to bring employees back on-site, using mandated in-office days or offering perks as incentives. Working closely with […]
How the 2024 Autumn Budget will shape employee benefits decisions in 2025

The UK’s 2024 Autumn Budget introduced pivotal changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) that are set to challenge businesses across the board. With the employer NICs rate rising from 13.8% to 15% and the threshold reduced to £5,000 per employee per year from April 2025, companies face a dual challenge: managing rising costs while maintaining […]
Is your benefits strategy missing a digital trick?

The right employee benefits strategy can make your people feel more valued, engaged and may reduce sickness absence, helping to shape the culture of your organisation. It is estimated that UK employers could be spending up to £15bn on benefits staff do not want. Fortunately, the ongoing rise of digitisation and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
Boosting Staff Well-Being and Productivity Through Workplace Meals

Offering food in the workplace can transform the employee experience, and companies like Foodles make it seamless. Here’s why it matters: Enhanced Employee Wellbeing: Nutritious, ready-to-eat meals support health and energy levels. Foodles delivers chef-prepared dishes catering to diverse dietary needs, such as vegan, halal, and gluten-free options, ensuring inclusivity. Boosted Productivity: Employees save time and stress […]
Struggling to Bring Your Employees Back to the Office?

Foodles revolutionises workplace meals with our innovative smart fridge solutions, empowering HR leaders to provide their teams with fresh, affordable meal options every day. With Foodles, you provide your team with accessible, affordable, and high-quality meals thatenhance collaboration and productivity. For more details, visit the website. Or to set up a tasting, email us at sales-uk@foodles.com.
ElectriX: Drive green with our EV salary sacrifice scheme

ElectriX makes the transition to electric driving seamless and accessible for everyone. Whether you’re a business professional looking to enhance your company’s green credentials or a motoring enthusiast eager to transition to electric vehicles (EV), ElectriX has you covered. Our mission is to simplify electric car adoption by providing everything you need in one place […]
How can neurodivergent workers be supported during turbulent times?

By Alice Hewson (pictured), Author of Neurodiversity In The Workplace Exploring employee wellbeing has been, in recent years, a topic of conversation in many workplaces, from offering wellbeing ‘incentives in job adverts, to looking at policies, investing in mental health first aiders and encouraging colleagues to talk about mental health at work. In the Headspace “The […]
How to justify investing in Benefits Technology

43% of overall HR budgets are going towards Technology, according to the results of the 2024 Mercer Marsh Benefits Technology Pulse Survey. Without investing in a tool to properly engage your employees with their benefits, compensation and Employee Value Proposition, you may find yourself falling behind in the competition for talent. But building a business case […]
Is your benefits strategy missing a digital trick?

The right employee benefits strategy can make your people feel more valued, engaged and may reduce sickness absence, helping to shape the culture of your organisation. With so much at stake, it’s understandable that most employers have been adding layer upon layer to their benefits offering. Unfortunately, this hasn’t always achieved the desired outcomes. It’s […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Impact Coaching – Developing Emotional Intelligence in leaders & teams

Are you looking for a way to develop the soft skills of your Senior Leadership Team, New Leaders or Middle Managers? Could your organisation benefit from having leaders who are aware of the impact they have on others, and who are more empathetic towards team members, better communicators and able to build trust based relationships? […]