Blog
Top 5 must-read blogs of 2020
Posted on: Wednesday December 16, 2020
The results are in… we can now reveal our most popular blogs of the year. Check out our top five articles below and subscribe for more great insights in 2021.
1. Webinar summary: Time for employers to step up on financial wellbeing
We hosted a webinar on financial wellness where Deborah Frost, Chief Executive at Personal Group, was joined by Deborah Ware, Chief Operating Officer at Financial Wellness Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of free debt advice. This summarises discussion points such as the impact of the pandemic on household finances, the challenges facing UK workers, the knock-on impact on productivity, and how employers can help staff improve their financial resilience.
2. The hidden cost of presenteeism
This article explains what presenteeism is, the different ways it can affect your workforce, and the impact on the organisation’s overall productivity. Many employers are waking up to the fact that their employees’ health and wellbeing is an asset meriting investment. But talking the talk on wellbeing isn’t enough; the proof of the pudding is whether employees feel able to prioritise their health over work when they are unwell, by taking adequate time off to recover.
3. Benefits audit: Are your benefits supporting workplace wellbeing and productivity?
The conversation on employee wellbeing has shifted from a ‘nice-to-have’ model to become an essential part of any employee offer. But measuring the impact benefits have on wellbeing can be a tricky business. This blog offers ideas on how to optimise your benefits provision through assessing take-up rates, employee demographics, communication, and the impact on overall engagement.
4. Are contingent workers the ‘poor relation’ at your organisation?
With many organisations now utilising contingent workers alongside traditional employees, this is a timely discussion of what constitutes fair treatment when it comes to rewarding your staff. It explains why giving contingent workers access to a more comprehensive reward offer will mark you out as an employer of choice whilst securing the long-term resilience of your workforce.
5. The Importance of Physical Wellbeing
The article explains why COVID-19 has made it even more important for employers to promote physical wellbeing among staff and gives examples of how organisations can support this drive for a healthier lifestyle.
If you’d like our insights sent direct to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes: What Are They, and Why Should You Care?
Let’s face it, when you hear “salary sacrifice,” it doesn’t exactly scream “perk of the century,” does it? The term itself sounds like the HR equivalent of eating your greens – good for you, but nobody’s skipping to payroll in excitement. But here’s the twist: salary sacrifice schemes are actually a win-win for both employers and employees, and I’m here to explain why you should take them seriously – before your competitors do.
Posted on: 24 January 2025 by Lisa Hack, Head of Product
New Year, New EVP: Why It’s Time to Refresh Your Employee Value Proposition
And we’re back! January —the month when gym memberships surge, diets are resolutely (if temporarily) adopted, and employees, buoyed by the "new year, new me" mantra, clandestinely update their CVs. It's the annual exodus of talent, as predictable as the Boxing Day sales, leaving employers to wonder: "Was it something we said? Or didn't say?"
Posted on: 10 January 2025 by Charles Ashwell, New Business Development Director
Workplace Culture: Saying Thanks Will Reap Rewards
Our workplace often becomes a second home, given the significant portion of our week spent either physically present or mentally engaged with it.
Posted on: 9 January 2025 by Andrew Walker, New Business Development Director
