Mental health is getting more attention these days and with more people working from home the impact on mental health is a concern.  Aetna International have carried out a survey to establish which health issues workers are most concerned about. The survey examines the perceptions of both employers and employees when it comes to corporate...

Salary and annual leave simply aren’t enough incentives for candidates anymore. With a decreasing average of time spent in a company, employee benefits are more important than ever. Whether you run your own company or work for one, it’s important to know the latest in employee benefits trends. As an employer, knowing what benefits people...

For applicants looking for a job or HR professionals exploring benefit options, it is good to know of the different types of employee benefits that employers typically offer. For applicants, this knowledge will prove useful when it comes to comparing job offers. Whereas HR professionals can determine the right kinds of benefits that would help...

Many people working abroad for UK companies are entitled to death in service benefits either as part of their pension or an employee-run insurance scheme. These will usually pay out up to four times you annual salary as a tax-free lump sum if you die while working for that company. Under the Armed Forces Compensation...

Contractors can present themselves for employment in a number of ways, ranging from employee to offshore company director. Make sure you take the approach that suits your circumstances best. It is important to consider the structure of your relationship with companies you do business with. There are a number of options, according to accountants Forbes...