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2026 is shaping up to be a year of tough choices for employers.

Offering the basics is no longer cutting it with employees. They expect real value benefits that make a difference to their lives.

Employee benefits only create value when they strike a chord with the people they are designed for. Yet, in many organisations, there’s still a disconnect.

Employers who take proactive steps to help their people navigate financial strain will be best positioned to build a motivated, resilient workforce.

For some the festive season is more about increased spending that it is about sitting back and relaxing.

For decades, industries like retail, hospitality and healthcare have operated under a shared assumption that employee benefits are a luxury reserved for high-margin sectors. But that assumption is now being dismantled, says Benifex’s chief innovation officer Gethin Nadin.

The effects of the rising cost of doing business on employers are having an impact, so what is the actual value of the median pay increase for employees?

Zest takes a look at the future of workplace benefits and what trends we will see in 2025.

A culture of reciprocal appreciation can be key to making employees feel noticed and positively affecting their everyday experience.

Companies must learn how to implement flexible benefits platforms that allow employees to choose perks that best fit their needs.

Why are health cash plans gaining in popularity, and could they be a good fit for your organisation?

There’s a gap between what benefits are provided by employers and those which are taken up by employees - and it’s time for HR leaders to address the imbalance.

With people placing even greater value on their employee benefits by the day, Zest looks at how you can maximise the value from your offering.

Treat your employees like consumers if you want benefits to stick.

Zest looks into the best benefits available to working parents.

As employees look to organisations to make their lives better, the employee value proposition has become increasingly important