Top trends driving the future of employer-provided healthcare
The latest research from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), reveals three key trends driving the future of employer-provided healthcare globally. Following a survey of 268 insurers across 67 markets conducted in June and July 2025, the research found: 1. Projected medical trends continues to be double digits in most markets: Insurers say that medical inflation and utilisation […]
The latest Employee Benefits Market Update (UK)
According to the latest employee benefits market insight report from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), the UK employee health and benefits market remains highly dynamic. The current employee benefits market landscape continues to be influenced by increasing health risks, rising costs linked to sickness absence, tightening regulatory requirements, and tighter budget constraints. Below is an overview […]
Concerning levels of engagement reported amongst UK employees
Many employers provide valuable benefits, yet too often employees aren’t aware of them and aren’t fully utilising them. According to the latest research into employee health and wellbeing from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), just under half (48%) of UK employees find the communications they receive about their benefits unengaging. Additionally, 35% don’t know where to find […]
Access to essential health services reported as a major hurdle for UK employees
The latest research into employee health and wellbeing from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), reveals access to essential health services as a major hurdle for UK employees. Based on the findings following a survey of over 1,000 UK respondents: Employers looking for innovative ways to broaden access to healthcare, without dramatically increasing spend, could consider: Keen […]
Boosting employee wellbeing with benefits technology
Preventing illness is 3-4 times more cost-effective than treatment[1], with employers saving £5 for every £1 invested in mental health[2] and gaining 4.4 days of productivity per employee annually through enhanced engagement in physical health initiatives[3]. Therefore, it’s no surprise that employers are increasingly adopting preventative benefits strategies. However, many employees still face challenges in accessing […]
Improving employee engagement through behavioural science
If employees aren’t engaging with your benefits, you’re not alone. Too often benefit selection is seen as an administrative task. Employers must move beyond simply administering benefits and create an engaging and emotive benefits experience to make employees feel valued. Digitising the user experience employees go through when navigating their benefits can not only help […]
Benefits in Kind reporting guidance
From April 2026 all Benefits in Kind (BiKs) – except for employment-related loans and accommodation – will be mandated to be reported via payroll.1 This change is set to streamline the reporting process and enhance compliance for UK employers. Benefits in Kind refer to non-cash perks provided to employees, which can include a wide range of […]
WEBINAR: Optimising salary sacrifice schemes to help offset National Insurance contributions (NICs) increases
Salary sacrifice schemes, also known as salary exchange, allow employees to receive part of their pay as non-cash benefits, making employee benefits more affordable. With the average cost of employing someone set to rise by £900 annually due to national insurance increases, these schemes – covering items like bikes, childcare vouchers, pensions, and holiday buy – […]
Benefits Market Update – FREE webinar
Ensure your organisation remains compliant and competitive in the evolving benefits landscape. Join Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) for this informative benefits market update webinar on Thursday 6 March at 11am. Gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the employee benefits landscape, including emerging trends and important regulatory updates that may impact your organisation. MMB’s […]
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 […]