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The Autumn Budget and recent changes to the Employee Rights Bill 2024 reflect the changing landscape, putting more power in the hands of the employee. Many UK employers are concerned by the announcement of the minimum wage and NIC increases. It’s more critical than ever to explore ways to make employer savings. During this blog, we’ll explain why salary sacrifice schemes should be at the heart of your post-budget savings strategy.

What is workplace culture, and why does it matter? Culture... this often-non-tangible concept is a hot topic when it comes to matters of employee experience, and for good reason. Your company culture can negatively or positively impact many areas of your business, including those that affect your bottom line. During this blog, we’ll explore why workplace culture matters and provide a practical guide to changing it for the better so you can reap the benefits that follow.

Exploring the KPIs that matter to HR professionals, this blog will cover everything related to employee turnover: what it is, how to calculate it, and why it matters. We’ll take you through the calculations and costs, shedding light on a high employee turnover rate's negative impact on your business. Read on to unpack all things employee turnover.

Have you heard about SmartPay? It’s our tech and lifestyle salary deduction scheme that helps your employees avoid high-interest loans or credit cards. SmartPay allows employees to spread the up-front cost of technology, appliances, wellbeing, and lifestyle purchases through affordable and manageable salary deduction scheme repayments. As a cost-neutral employee benefit, it’s a budget-boosting way to enhance your EVP and support financial wellbeing, strengthening your talent attraction strategy. Read on to discover what SmartPay can do for your business and how it can make Christmas more affordable for your employees.

We’re on a mission to explore the best employee benefits, so discussing our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a must. An EAP benefits your employees and business in many ways, from providing self-care and prevention tools to confidential BACP-accredited counsellors and in-the-moment crisis support. Read on to explore EAP employee benefits and what they can do for your people and business.

Employee rewards & financial support in one digital and cost-effective solution! What if there was a product on the market that stretches salaries further and provides household support for your employees? What if it also allows you to issue cash rewards and bonuses? Well… there is! Read on to unleash the power of the Pluxee Cashback Card.

And what responsibility do employers have? World Mental Health Day is fast approaching, so we’re taking this opportunity to provide clarity on mental and emotional wellbeing. It’s an important distinction to make, as it ensures employers and HR professionals understand the responsibilities they have to their people. The steps your business takes today to support employee mental health will lead to a brighter tomorrow for your employees and your business. Read on to discover more.

Christmas is fast approaching, and we’ll soon be inundated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. These deals make a difference for those hunting for presents but are limited to certain times. At Pluxee UK, we believe in giving employees a chance to save money every day of the year. Our employee discounts platform helps employees save on the weekly shop to a family holiday, and everything in between. Discover how your company benefits when you enhance your employee value proposition with employee discount schemes.

Employers exploring how to help employees with cost-of-living increases... look no further! Statistics suggest the cost-of-living crisis is past its peak of summer 2022, but with 52% of Brits reporting their living costs are still high (Finder), it’s not a topic that’s going away. Employers continue to act, searching for how to help employees through the cost-of-living crisis, ensuring life remains as affordable and joyful as possible. Read on to discover how to help employees with the cost-of-living crisis and why it’s beneficial to do so.

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Mobile Advantage, a pioneer in sustainable tech solutions, to offer you and your employees our Refurbished Tech scheme. Looking after your pocket and the planet! Our Refurbished Tech scheme is an employee benefit that makes it more affordable for your employees to buy the tech they need for themselves and their families. They can trade tech hiding in a drawer at home against quality refurbished tech, sell old tech for cash, and more, reducing their carbon footprint… and yours! Discover what our Refurbished Tech scheme can do for your people and business.

Financial wellbeing has embedded itself into the HR and employee wellbeing narrative as a unique pillar and area of concern for employers and employees alike. Employee financial wellbeing may be a standalone wellbeing ‘pillar’, but it’s connected to other areas of wellbeing like mental, physical and social. What is financial wellbeing, and what part does it play in your people strategy? Read on to discover more.

What is salary sacrifice, and how does it save employers and employees money? Salary sacrifice, salary deduction, NET, Gross… the terms can confuse HR and employees alike. There’s a notable difference between the two, and which is available can depend on what product or service the scheme involves. During this blog, we’ll answer your most asked questions about salary sacrifice and how it’s the cost-neutral solution that benefits employers and employees.

Solidarity, teamwork, inclusivity, motivation… What can we learn about employee motivation from the Olympics? Using key learnings and Olympic themes, we’ll explore how you can apply Olympic values to your workplace culture. Uncover what motivates employees and boosts employee engagement and productivity. Read on to answer the question: How do you motivate employees?

Data suggests remote workers are more productive and have a better work-life balance. It sounds great. Yet statistics also indicate that remote workers are more likely to feel the impact of isolation and loneliness, causing stress and other health implications. Our research supports this second theory, finding that 42% of remote workers feel working from home negatively impacts their mental wellbeing. Although many businesses are encouraging employees back to the office, many more are embracing hybrid and remote working ways. Read on to discover how you can protect the mental health of your remote teams.

When does teacher burnout hit, and how can employers and education leaders help prevent it? During this blog, we’ll explore the growing problem of teacher burnout, why it happens and what steps to take to manage and reduce stress in the workplace – our schools. We’ll also draw on an example shared in one of our podcasts, which highlights the positive impact proactive steps to boose mental resilience can have.