Everywhen report: Employer perspectives on workforce health and benefits (part 1)
Surveying 500 UK HR decision-makers, part 1 of the Employer perspectives on workforce health and benefits report, The challenge of supporting different workforce needs, uncovers a disconnect running through UK workplaces. While employee pressures vary significantly by age, gender, and seniority, many organisations continue to rely on uniform benefits packages.A rigid approach remains common, with two in five (40%) of employers offering the same support regardless of gender. Almost a third (30%) offer the same regardless of age, lifestyle, or health risks, and a quarter (25%) regardless of seniority.
Yet concerns tell a different story, as almost six out of ten (58%) of employers worry about the physical health of Baby Boomers and over half (52%) about Gen X, compared to just over a third (37%) for Gen Z.
Despite these clear differences, only a fifth (22%) of employers tailor benefits by age or risk factors, and just over one in ten (11%) offer a flexible cash allowance for personalised choice. With workforce health directly impacting productivity and talent retention, relying on a standard model poses a growing risk to overall employee well-being.
Supplied by REBA Associate Member, Everywhen
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