Bevan receives award for contribution to mental health

HR magazine columnist and HR Most Influential UK Thinker Stephen Bevan has received an international award for his contribution to the field of mental health.

Half of UK workers want employers to care more

Half (51%) of UK workers want to feel more cared for by their employer, according to research from pensions and insurance firm Friends Life.

Workers aged 30-49 have worst health and wellbeing, AXA finds

Workers aged 30-49 are suffering from the worst health and wellbeing in the workforce, taking more sick days than any other age group, according to research by AXA PPP healthcare.

Companies more proactive around mental wellbeing

More than half (52%) of UK HR professionals now regularly engage with their staff to gain an insight into their mental wellbeing, research by PMI Health Group has revealed.

Reshaping employee benefits in 2015

According to Edenred's annual benefits provision research, the year ahead will see a major overhaul in the way organisations fund and offer employee benefits.

Four in five potential parents would consider shared parental leave

Around four in five (83%) potential future parents will consider taking shared parental leave, a survey by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has found.

Only 15% of HR directors innovate in benefits

Only 15% of HR directors consider their benefits proposition “innovative”, according to research by Edenred.

Starting salaries for permanent roles continue to rise

Starting salaries for permanent roles are on the rise, according to research by KPMG and the REC.

Experts urge employers to combat impact of sedentary working

A group of academic experts is urging employers to combat the negative impact of prolonged sedentary office working.

Financial education around retirement to become more widespread

About one-third (36%) of employers expect the provision of financial education and support at retirement to become more widespread, according to research by Close Brothers Asset Management.

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