Empower at Work

Who we are

Empower at Work is a UK based employee benefits consultancy specialising in providing employee benefits advice to businesses of all sizes in the UK. Empower at Work is owner managed and we pride ourselves on the truly independent nature of our consulting.

Located in the UK, we are an independently owned consultancy that provides tailored support and advice on employee benefits.

Our focus is on helping employers learn to manage their employee benefits efficiently by educating them on the various challenges they might encounter, in a bid to reduce risks and steer businesses in the right direction.

Empower at Work have extensive experience in dealing with businesses and assisting in not only solving their issues, but also delivering information in terminology familiar to benefits professionals based in the UK.

We are a business built on the knowledge of experience, we pride ourselves on understanding a client’s culture and being able to provide pragmatic solutions to all manner of employee benefits issues, independently. Our knowledge of the UK benefits market sets us aside from our peers.

How we deliver 

As a business, you can play a pivotal role in promoting employee recognition and wellbeing by creating a supportive, engaging, and appreciative workplace environment. Delivering recognition and wellbeing initiatives requires a structured approach that integrates these values into your daily operations and long-term strategies. Here’s how you can make a meaningful impact:

 Develop a Culture of Recognition

• Foster Employee Wellbeing

• Integrate Recognition and Wellbeing into Daily Operations

• Communicate and Promote Initiatives

• Evaluate and Adjust the Programs

• Leverage Technology for Recognition and Wellbeing

By making employee recognition and wellbeing a core part of your business strategy, you can boost morale, reduce turnover, and create a more engaged and productive workforce. When employees feel valued, appreciated, and supported, they are more likely to be motivated, loyal, and perform at their best.

Why?

In 2022/23, there were an estimated 875,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, resulting in 17.1 million working days lost.

41% of UK employees experienced mental health issues related to work in 2022, with stress and anxiety being the most common issues

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), work-related stress, depression, or anxiety accounted for 51% of all work-related ill health cases in 2021-2022

Gallup’s 2021 State of the Global Workplace report showed that only 11% of UK employees felt engaged at work, highlighting a potential disconnect between employees and their roles or workplaces.

47% of employees say that feeling undervalued is the primary reason they are stressed at work​

A survey by XpertHR found that 40% of employees were unaware of the benefits their employer offered

We want to change that!