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Do 'Must Have' Gadgets Work as Employee Benefits?
Whether tech gadgets actually work as employee benefits or just look good on paper.
Rules on Employees and Paid Eyesight Tests
Your employer may need to cover eyesight tests and glasses if you work long hours at a computer screen.
A Career Break As An Employee Benefit
Offering career breaks as an employee benefit helps companies attract and keep workers, especially younger staff wanting time away from work.
Consulting Staff About Employee Benefits
Ask your employees what benefits matter most to them before designing your company's package.
Bad Weather And Absent Staff Pay
Your employer doesn't have to pay you if you can't get to work in bad weather, but there are situations where you might still get paid.
Increase Employee Motivation And Productivity With Incentives
Paying bonuses or offering time off motivates employees to work harder, show up more often, and stay at your company longer.
Christmas Parties: A Cost-Effective Staff Incentive?
See whether a Christmas party actually pays off as a staff incentive or just eats into your budget.
FAQ: Employees And Special Leave Requests
Special leave isn't automatically given, but employers usually have their own policies covering funerals, sick children, paternity and maternity leave.
Recognising Home Working As A Staff Incentive
Most job seekers want remote work options, and employers who offer it see better productivity and employee satisfaction.
Paid Paternity Leave Rights for Fathers
Many fathers don't realise they're entitled to two weeks paid paternity leave, with government plans to extend it to six months.