Employers unsure how to hire for cultural fit

Firms recognise the potential of hiring for cultural fit but are struggling in practice, risking introducing bias into the recruitment process

Employees unaware of death in service benefits

Misconceptions around death in service benefits could be leaving employees in a vulnerable financial position, according to research from Direct Line Group

Working Families Best Practice Awards winners announced

?The winners of the Working Families Best Practice Awards have been announced at an event in London

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Nudge theory and wellbeing

Employers are footing the bill for wellness schemes and not getting the benefits so something needs to change

Parents struggling with unsupportive work cultures

?Tackling unsupportive workplace cultures is crucial to helping parents achieve a better work/life balance, according to new research

Why a dog-friendly office can boost your business

A dog in the office could be just the boost to productivity and wellbeing you need, says Purina

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Just two-fifths of employees happy with benefits

?Only 40% of UK workers are satisfied with the benefits they receive from their employer, research has revealed

Just 5% of UK businesses have 'extensive' wellbeing programmes

There's more to be done around wellbeing initiatives but UK offerings stand above the global average

Are employee benefits strategic HR?

Given their link to wellbeing, retention and engagement is it time they were a strategic priority?

Legal-ease: Holiday pay

The most recent case law regarding holiday pay and the Working Time Directive/Regulations

Contractors call for employment rights under IR35

An IR35 rethink is required before the government rolls out the reforms to the private sector, say experts

New SPL campaign launched to tackle 2% take-up

New government drive is a step in the right direction, but a properly-paid, standalone period of extended paternity leave for fathers is still needed, say critics