Five ways companies can prioritise wellbeing this winter

by Erin Briscoe | Dec 9, 2025 | culture, employee wellbeing, strategy

The winter months can be demanding for employees – financial pressures rise, daylight hours shrink, and workloads often intensify ahead of year-end. These factors all combine to create a unique set of wellbeing risks. For employers, this season provides a valuable...

Bridging the gap: Five ways to improve benefits communication

by Erin Briscoe | Jul 17, 2025 | culture, employee benefits platform

Our research reveals a persistent challenge for employers: a significant communication gap between benefit provision and employee awareness. With almost half of employees (46%) saying they do not receive regular communications about benefits [1], it’s clear that even...

Wellbeing – is it working? Why employees still need more support.

by Erin Briscoe | May 28, 2025 | culture, employee wellbeing, strategy

Over the past decade, employee wellbeing has surged to the forefront of the HR zeitgeist; Googles searches increased by nearly 600% between 2014 and 2024: From mindfulness workshops and mental health days to flexible working and financial wellbeing schemes, many...

How to tackle presenteeism with employee benefits

by Erin Briscoe | Sep 23, 2024 | culture, employee wellbeing, strategy

Presenteeism is a growing concern in the modern workplace. It occurs when employees show up to work despite being physically or mentally unwell, often due to pressures such as job insecurity, workload, or a workplace culture that prioritises attendance over...

Unconscious Bias in Employee Benefits: Are HR leaders biased and what can they do about it?

by Emily Shaw | Jul 30, 2024 | culture, employee wellbeing, financial wellbeing

Over the past decade or so, unconscious bias has been a prominent consideration in the world of people management and hiring decisions. But it hasn’t often been used in the same context as employee benefits – and so we did the research. Are HR decision makers biased...

11 Ways to Improve Employee Wellbeing 

by Emily Shaw | Jul 18, 2024 | culture, employee wellbeing, financial wellbeing, strategy

Good employee wellbeing is a crucial aspect of a successful and thriving workplace; when employees feel valued and supported, companies could benefit from reduced absence, improved retention, and better productivity. Here are eleven effective ways to improve employee...