Resource search

The school summer holidays have begun, and the working day changes with them.

Burnout and stress at work translate into costs for employers with absence and health care needs.

Most employees understand that change is necessary. But enthusiasm tends to fade when the change becomes personal.

Growing workforces span countries, time zones and cultures making it difficult to remember they’re all part of one team.

When global benefits advisers sit down with a new client, they often encounter a common misconception - that reward and benefits can be designed and delivered the same way everywhere. 

Jinesh Patel, strategic relationship director - Workplace Investing at Fidelity, says its global benefits data suggests getting your offering right is just the start.

Burnout is a slow burner that’s hard to detect so employers need to be aware of early intervention before it’s too late.

Women with menopause symptoms are leaving work because they lack the support in the workplace.

Salary sacrifice is designed to improve employees’ financial wellbeing, yet the language surrounding it often has the opposite effect. Only with clear communication can employers realise the true value of these benefits.

Guided retirement is one of the most important pension initiatives currently underway, argues NatWest Cushon director of policy and research Steve Watson. But if we want more employees to engage with their options, we need to stop designing around products and regulations, and start putting people first. 

From those remortgaging to prospective buyers, here are some practical steps that can help dissipate the external shockwaves that affect mortgages and how HR teams can support employees through financial education and access to advice.