Epassi report: The Global Employee Benefits Study 2026
This report explores how employee expectations around benefits are shifting in the UK, and what organisations need to rethink as work, wellbeing and cost‑of‑living pressures continue to evolve.
The Global Employee Benefits Study 2026 shows a workforce that is increasingly selective about the support employers provide.
It focuses not just on what’s offered, but how accessible, personalised and relevant benefits feel. The findings highlight widening gaps between employer intent and employee experience, particularly around financial wellbeing, everyday affordability, and the practical value of benefits in people’s day‑to‑day lives.
Drawing on UK data, the report surfaces where benefits are landing well, where they’re missing the mark, and why employees are looking for simpler, more flexible options that respond to real‑world pressures.
It also outlines how organisations can recalibrate their approach for a future-proofed benefits strategy.
Read the full report to understand:
- Which benefits UK employees value most and where expectations are rising fastest
- How affordability concerns are reshaping demand for everyday financial support
- What employers can do to close the gap between benefit provision and lived experience.
Supplied by REBA Associate Member, Epassi UK
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