Forty-seven per cent of employees aged 18 to 34 are not expecting a pay rise this year as energy bills increase pressure on household budgets. With the recent energy price cap rise, which saw average yearly bills jump by £221 to hit almost £1,900, financial support is becoming an increasing priority. According to research from employee benefits technology platform Zest, 55% of young workers are not expecting a bonus from their employer this year. Overall, two-thirds (66%) of employees are calling for more financial support from their employer. As pay rises continue to lag behind, amid rising living costs and energy bill spikes, employees are demanding greater financial support from their employers through their reward packages.