How to build a benefits communication strategy employees respond to
Only 29% of UK reward and HR decision-makers feel very confident communicating their organisation's benefits to employees, according to CIPD's Reward survey: Focus on employee...
Proving the value of recognition: why retention is the number that wins the budget conversation
Ask most HR and Reward teams how their recognition scheme is performing and you'll hear about participation: how many people are using it, how often, how many points have been...
How to use data triggers to make your benefits platform work harder
How much more useful could your benefits platform be if it responded to what employees actually do? Every day, employees are already interacting with your benefits platform:...
Global employee benefits: a strategy that works across borders
More companies than ever are hiring across borders.Whether you're opening your first overseas office, taking on remote talent in another country, or growing through acquisition,...
How to improve company culture so people want to be part of it
Whether your organisation talks about ‘company culture’ every day or barely mentions it, there's no escaping how much it shapes the way people experience work. It influences...
Employee benefits management: a complete guide for UK organisation
Only 12% of UK employees say they're fully satisfied with their current benefits package, and 32% would consider switching jobs for a better one, according to the 2025 Drewberry...
How to build the business case for financial protection benefits
Private medical cover gets the headlines, usually followed by cash plans, gym discounts and wellbeing apps. Financial protection sits further down the list, even though it’s often...
Avantus Employee Benefits is now Ciphr Benefits
Avantus Employee Benefits Limited, the company behind FlexGenius, has changed its name to Ciphr Benefits Limited, completing its integration into the Ciphr Group Ciphr acquired...
Why the 2027 BIK reforms are an HR and reward issue, not just a payroll one
From April 2027, mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) becomes law. Most of the debate has centred on payroll, but this article is for HR and reward leaders. Many teams...
Five ways to unlock the financial wellbeing value in your existing benefits
Before you add another benefit, take a fresh look at what you already offer. Here are five ways to turn existing benefits into more meaningful financial wellbeing support.
Inclusive employee benefits: how to build a package that works for everyone
Most employee benefits packages get built once and left alone. Your workforce changes, life stages shift, and cost pressures evolve. But does your benefits package keep up? If...
Employee wellbeing strategy: a practical guide for HR teams
Here's a reality many employers face: most workers delay accessing healthcare until they absolutely must. Routine wellness checks go ignored, health initiatives see minimal...