Employers overestimate impact of employee benefits: GRiD

Employees struggling to see the value

Cameron Roberts
clock • 2 min read

Research by industry body, GRiD, shows that employers are overestimating the appreciation of workplace benefits from employees.

The research, which surveyed 500 HR decision makers and 1,250 employed adults, showed that 52% of employees appreciate their employee benefits, with 92% of employers believing staff either ‘very much' or ‘somewhat' appreciate benefits provided. Katharine Moxham, spokesperson, GRiD, said: "There is a disconnect between how staff feel about their employee benefits and whether employers have an accurate understanding of employee appreciation in this area. "Employers need to get better tuned in, as it is only with appreciation that staff will truly value what they are offered." This 40...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Employee Benefits

Managers struggling to discuss mental health: Unum UK

Managers struggling to discuss mental health: Unum UK

Key reason for time off

Jaskeet Briah
clock 21 January 2026 • 2 min read
41% of workers want weight-management drugs in health plans

41% of workers want weight-management drugs in health plans

Cost concern for 50% of businesses covering them

Jaskeet Briah
clock 19 January 2026 • 3 min read
One in five men unaware of employer health support: Bupa

One in five men unaware of employer health support: Bupa

Delaying diagnosis amid fears of career impact

Jaskeet Briah
clock 12 January 2026 • 2 min read