Most employees not expecting a Christmas bonus this year, research finds
62% of employees said they were not expecting a Christmas bonus at all, according to research from Epassi UK.
Fewer than one in 10 (9%) employees were expecting a bigger Christmas bonus this year, research from Epassi UK found.
62% of employees said they were not expecting a Christmas bonus at all.
Seven in 10 (68%) employees said the prospect of a bonus kept them motivated and boosted business performance.
52% of those expecting a bonus said it provided a lifeline due to high living costs, while 40% said they could not afford Christmas without it.
Four in 10 (43%) employees said they thought this was the last year they would receive a bonus.
There was strong demand for ongoing financial support, with 59% of employees expecting a bonus saying they would prefer year-round support instead.
61% of those getting a bonus said they would rather have a better benefits package.
59% of employees said money spent on a Christmas party could be better used for financial support.
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