The poll was undertaken on 8th July among more than 200 senior HR & Finance representatives.
Almost 3 in 4 employers (72%) suggested that the outcome of the EU referendum would result in additional work or challenges for the Human Resources department of their employer.
Indeed, half (50%) of the respondents had already issued formal updates to their employees following the EU referendum result, with most of this grouping issuing updates to all employees regardless of grade or status.
Commenting on the above findings Steve Herbert, head of benefits strategy for Jelf Employee Benefits said: “Firstly, it is reassuring that so many employers have taken immediate steps to communicate with their workforce following the referendum result. These are uncertain times for the UK, and it is important that employees are kept informed as to the likely impact on their employer, and indeed their own specific job roles.
“Employers already recognise the challenges that may now lie ahead. HR departments in particular are likely to be at the sharp end of any organisational and employment changes, so it will be ever more important that employers support and resource such teams throughout this potentially challenging period.”
Jelf Employee Benefits also asked employers if they had taken any immediate action to control “discretionary” business spending following the result of the referendum. More than half the respondents (54%) had not, yet it is worth noting that 16% of employers had taken some limiting action within 10 working days of the poll result.
Herbert continued: “Our findings suggest that some employers are already taking steps to control business spending until the political and economic ramifications of this outcome are better understood.
“Of course any potential slowing of the economy may impact on the personal finances of employees, so we would strongly encourage employers to better promote their employee benefits, wellbeing, and financial education policies to encourage usage and to ensure employees obtain maximum value from the benefits available to them.”
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