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Where are most employee benefits missing the mark today?

March 16, 2026
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The Future of Work: Why Traditional Perks Are Failing

Welcome to our Today's Workplace Q&A series. In this exclusive collection of insights, Managing Director Michael Fildes-Peace sits down to discuss the critical intersection of workplace experience and genuine employee engagement.

In our first instalment, Michael challenges the status quo of modern corporate benefits. He explores why the traditional "check-box" approach to perks often fails to resonate with the modern workforce, creating a fundamental disconnect between company offerings and employee needs.

Watch the short video below to discover why standard benefits are missing the mark and what it really takes to foster authentic satisfaction in today’s evolving world of work.

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