DATA: UK parents seeking employer help with soaring holiday childcare costs
Perkbox Vivup says its users have increased their use of employer-provided children’s entertainment vouchers by 21%, between July 2023 and July 2024, as parents increasingly seek support from employers to manage their rising childcare costs. The data from Perkbox Vivup’s platform, which includes the children’s entertainment redemptions of over 80,000 UK users, reveals: According to […]
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MONTH: Are you ready to assess the best schemes for your organisation?
As a senior HR executive, you play a crucial role in designing and implementing effective employee benefits schemes. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when assessing different options and selecting partners, based on delegate priorities at the HR Summit and Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum… Understanding Your Workforce Key Benefits to Consider Partner Selection […]
Employers urged to get a grip on employee health & wellbeing needs
The majority of employers (58%) do not have a good understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs, with just 44% of employers strongly agree they have a good understanding of employees’ financial needs. This is followed by 43% who strongly agree they have a good understanding of their employees’ mental health needs, 42% their […]
Majority of sales & marketing transformation projects aren’t successfully completed, indicates research
‘Transformation’ is a word executives often use to communicate the need for radical change in their organisations, but new research has found that employees recognise the need for change, but feel so unhappy with the way it’s executed that more than half have considered leaving their jobs because of it. Emergn’s data reveals that half […]
HR Summit: Where the industry meets this October
Will you be joining us at the HR Summit for the opportunity to meet with leading HR suppliers to discuss your business needs? DATE: 2nd October 2024 (Just 6 weeks away!) VENUE: Hilton London Canary Wharf Your pass will be fully funded by us to attend as our guest, which includes: To see what your time at the event will look […]
If you specialise in Leadership Development solutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in September we’ll be focussing on Leadership Development. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a Leadership Development […]
Employers should be doing more to support lonely employees
Employers ‘must take moves’ to help reduce the reported 20% of lonely employees around the world by providing suitable health and wellbeing support. That’s according Towergate Health & Protection, which has issued the call following the publication of Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report reveals that one in five of the world’s employees experience daily loneliness. Sarah Dennis, […]
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MONTH: What are the core elements and emerging trends?
Employee benefits packages have evolved beyond mere perks to become strategic tools for attracting, retaining, and engaging talent. For senior HR professionals, understanding the various benefit options is crucial for crafting a compelling employee value proposition… Core Employee Benefits Additional Benefits Modern Trends in Employee Benefits Key Considerations for Benefit Package Design By carefully considering these factors and tailoring […]
Protecting confidential information: The essential role of Non-Disclosure Agreements
By Christina Donos (pictured), a Solicitor in the Corporate Law team at Blacks Solicitors Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) play a crucial role in today’s business landscape. They are widely used to protect and regulate confidential information and are arguably the most common type of legal agreement entered into. Despite their widespread use, their effectiveness is often […]
Research points to better staff performance if managers receive mental health training
Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance, and it could save companies millions of pounds in lost sick days every year, according to new research led by experts at the University of Nottingham. The results of the study, which are published in PLOS ONE, showed a strong association between mental health […]
