Perks of the job | How employee benefits are being reshaped for 2026

UK employee benefits are moving through a period of significant change. With the Employment Rights Bill progressing, the Autumn Budget approaching, and sustained pressure on wellbeing and reward budgets, employers are being pushed to rethink how they support and retain their people. 

For HR and reward leaders, this means considering what needs to evolve now and what may need to change again in the next few years.

How the Employment Rights Bill is changing the benefits & rewards landscape

The Employment Rights Bill marks one of the most significant updates to employment rights in years. Once enacted, several core protections will move closer to what many employers already offer as enhanced benefits. These include:

• A day-one right to claim unfair dismissal

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