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Frontline workers in the UK — from facilities management and cleaning to hospitality, transport, logistics and industrial sectors — are essential to everyday life. Yet the persistent challenges they face are impacting their wellbeing, motivation and ability to perform at their best. We lift the lid on the top 5 issues for the UK’s frontline workers that their employers need to know about in order to shape a programme of support and solutions that will enhance engagement, and

January is one of the toughest months of the year for many. After the excitement of Christmas, the rush of December spending, and Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, workers often return to work feeling financially stretched, mentally drained, and physically tired. This seasonal shift - sometimes called the ‘January Dip’ - can impact motivation, wellbeing, and even productivity. That’s where a strong employee benefits offering can make a real difference.

Recruitment agencies supplying clients with workers from overseas are warned to brush-up their due diligence, and operational processes and procedures surrounding worker sign-on and associated documentation, or they could face investigation by the GLAA for non-compliance.

Whilst HMRC’s looming introduction of new umbrella legislation is set to address its historic handling of fraudulent payroll providers, UK recruitment companies are scared of the scope and direct impact on their business, says employment lawyer Kareena Prescott.

Three-quarters (75%) of UK workers say workplace benefits provided by their employer are more important today than they were two years ago.   This is according to The Big Benefits Report 2025/26*, which reveals how global businesses are turning benefits into a competitive advantage. From economic pressure and new regulation to AI disruption and shifting employee expectations, 2025 has reshaped reward and benefits in more ways than one.

The festive season isn’t always a time of rest and celebration. For many employees, it brings financial pressure, emotional strain, and the challenge of balancing personal commitments with year-end workloads. A structured, well-communicated benefits programme doesn’t just offer support, it actively drives engagement. When employees feel seen, heard, and supported, they’re more likely to stay connected to their work and their workplace.