– Women occupy just 10 per cent of executive roles at FTSE firms, excluding company secretaries, according to an analysis of Companies House data. At FTSE 100 level, two-thirds did not have a woman in a top four executive role while research from Women on Boards uncovered that 19 per cent did not meet the FCA target that women should represent at least 40 per cent of the board. However, …

Searches for ‘companies with the best benefits 2022’ has increased by +100% in the past twelve months. Additionally, a recent Glassdoor study revealed that employees want more focus on well-being, company culture, and work to increase the level of happiness and satisfaction in the workplace. With a demand for companies to offer more benefits so that employees can enjoy a better work-life balance, life insurance broker Reassured has taken a …

It’s no secret that remote working has become widespread in the UK. In fact, 16% of employees reported solely working from home between September 2020 and January 2023.   There are many harmful misconceptions surrounding remote working, including the concern that employees may become less productive while working outside of the office.   However, a study found that 51% of employees are more productive when working from home, and 20% suffer from …

The end of Covid-19 workplace disruptions has ushered in a fresh set of challenges for organisations. Chief among them has been establishing new office policies for a workforce that has largely embraced flexible work and has expressed a desire for this to become a permanent fixture. But organisations across various sectors have implemented strict return-to-office mandates, including the tech giants that were quick to make the switch to remote work …

In a recent study, it has been found that different age groups have distinct concerns and preferences when it comes to starting a new job.

The wellbeing of employees is taking a significant toll on UK companies, costing UK companies a whopping £56 billion each year.