GRiD urges employers to use benefits to support staff New Year’s resolutions
The industry body for the group risk sector said many employees lose motivation by mid-January, which can affect mental health.
Aldi confirms pay rise for all store staff and extends paid breaks
From 1st March 2026, store assistants nationally will see starting pay rise to £13.35 per hour, with colleagues inside the M25 receiving £14.71 per hour.
Each Person appoints Chris Last as operations director
Last joins Each Person with a remit to support growth and ensure that benefits deliver greater value for employees.
Towergate Employee Benefits rebrands as Everywhen
Towergate Employee Benefits has rebranded as Everywhen, aligning with its parent group’s unifying brand strategy and bringing health and employee benefits support together under a single name.
William Russell launches free set of digital benefits for all members
Elevate includes health, mental health, well-being, and safety services, with support shaped by broker feedback and market research.
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.
67% of employees want a flexible company vehicle, SIXT finds
Use cases for such a vehicle included long business trips (42%) and when a personal vehicle is undergoing maintenance (40%).
Perkbox acquires loveelectric to offer salary sacrifice
This follows the launch of Perkbox’s unified employee experience platform in early September.
Bereavement benefits now a top priority for workers, research finds
Research from Empathy found 48% of respondents said they would leave their job if support after a loss was inadequate, rising to 57% for Millennials and 74% for Gen Z.
Employers confident in EBT use but expect greater need for external support – Ocorian
The study found that 90% of senior executives and employee reward leaders considered their EBT to be operating at its full potential.
Equiom and Ledgy partner to expand global equity plan services
The integration of Ledgy lets Equiom’s teams support clients with complex share plans and gives employees access to manage their equity through one platform.
44% of employers introduce salary sacrifice as benefits landscape shifts – Broadstone
Around 15% of employers said at least 2% of staff reduced or opted out of pension contributions in the past year.
