PIB Employee Benefits

Exciting news: It’s back! Mind the Gap 2024 is here… After receiving an incredible response to last year's survey we’re super excited to announce the launch of Mind The Gap 2024! Just like last year, we’ve surveyed 1,000 UK employees about their employee benefits provision and current challenges. We’ve deepened our insights and explored where the key gaps lie to bring you this impactful survey – enabling you take charge of your employee benefits strategy in 2025. Download now: https://buff.ly/3zNwkBh - to find insights on benefits engagement, retirement readiness, wellbeing, emerging risks and so much more!

Have you signed the pledge for better benefits yet? Earlier this year we set out on a mission to improve employee benefits. We launched our Campaign for Better Benefits because we believe that every employee deserves access to benefits that make a difference. We’re calling on HR leaders everywhere to sign our pledge to affirm their commitment to delivering better employee benefits in their business. You can find out more about our Campaign for Better Benefits: https://buff.ly/4hcQ81H

Are you planning your benefits strategy for 2025? Our latest blog explores areas we think will continue to be a priority for companies going into next year, from financial wellness to providing benefits for employee’s pre-employment. Our research shows that it's important that strategies for 2025 have a holistic approach to benefits; employee needs are diverse, and yet many benefit programmes are falling short. With 49% of employees saying they would leave their role for one with better benefits*, it’s time to start making a positive impact with benefits.  Read our latest blog now: https://buff.ly/3Abq0Ud *2024 Mind The Gap Survey

This World Menopause Day, we wanted to acknowledge the many symptoms’ women may face because of the menopause - including anxiety, sleep disturbance and hot flushes. Often these symptoms have such a significant affect that they impact workplace performance and attendance* Employers should look to treat the menopause like any other condition, aiming to breakdown the stigma and create opportunities for women to seek help at work. The NHS* have suggested things employees and employers can do to help make the menopause more comfortable: • Flexible Working • Requesting alternative uniform • Utilising technology that helps to stay on top of ‘brain fog’ • Request any reasonable adjustments with your manager - regular breaks or more time to prepare before meetings Employers can also introduce wellbeing champions that look to support and raise awareness for employees who will be affected by the menopause. *CIPD 2023 https://buff.ly/4hfBwie. *NHS Inform 2023 https://buff.ly/4h8ewld

Do employees feel retirement ready? Our 2024 Mind the Gap survey found that 49% of employees do not think they have enough money for retirement. There’s a clear need for companies to better engage employees and support good financial planning. This is especially true when we see a significant gender gap in retirement readiness -with women feeling less confident than men. Want more insights around employee retirement readiness and how companies can support their workforce? Download your copy now: https://buff.ly/3zNwkBh

We are thrilled to have won Best Group Health Insurance Advice Firm at the 2024 Health & Protection Awards last night. Well done to everyone in the team for their efforts in helping us take home the trophy - it's a testament to your hard work and innovative thinking 🏆 #HealthandProtection #GroupHealth #Insurance #EmployeeBenefits #EmployeeWellbeing

Today is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is workplace mental wellbeing - highlighting the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations and communities. Through our 2024 Mind The Gap Survey we found that there is still a significant gap between support provided by employers and the support needed by employees: 24% of employees want more support with their mental health 21% of employees are currently 'struggling to manage' their mental health 33% of employees worry about their mental health to the extent it impacts productivity Year-on-year we are seeing a sustained need for support; workplace mental health should continue to be a priority for organisations every day, for every employee. The resources mentioned below can be accessed via Mental Health UK: Conversation Guide for Burnout: https://buff.ly/3YgjBAu Spot Signs of Burnout Poster: https://buff.ly/400kqyy Wellbeing Plan: https://buff.ly/4dDwCsb

What's the best wellbeing initiative you've heard of? We asked the team at PIB EB to share their thoughts on wellbeing initiatives and this is what they had to say... For more insights on workplace wellbeing you can download our Wellbeing Revolution Guide here: https://buff.ly/4dkqAwv

In our hybrid world, it can be harder than ever to identify and solve presenteeism*. Our latest blog explores how providing employee benefits can help tackle this growing issue, and how companies can create a healthier and productive work environment that provides much-needed support. *Presenteeism can be defined as: The act of staying at work longer than usual, or going to work when you are ill, to show that you work hard and are important to your employer. Source: Cambridge Dictionary 2024 Read now: https://buff.ly/4gCIlda

Tomorrow marks World Alzheimer's Day (21st September), and we wanted to share this information from our client Alzheimer's Society in advance. The Alzheimer’s Society have put together a resource dedicated to the worries surrounding memory problems either in oneself or noticed in others, and how to approach the issue. Read now on their website at: https://buff.ly/3XxJ0nz About Alzheimer's Society: Alzheimer’s is just one of four main types of dementia that people can be diagnosed with and is currently the UKs biggest health and social care crisis. The Alzheimer’s Society have a wide variety of amazing resources which can be used to support and educate, access them here: https://buff.ly/3XQddiU