Nine in ten British managers (90 percent) have said that paid bereavement leave should be a legal entitlement for all employees, a survey has revealed. The research from the...
Read moreDetailsThe UK’s defined contribution (DC) pensions landscape is set for major change, as research has revealed that 80 percent of businesses currently offering a DC scheme plan to change...
Read moreDetailsThe government plans to ban employers using controversial non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace harassment. However, experts warn it could have unintended consequences. The ban is included...
Read moreDetailsEmployers will have a vital role in ensuring the government’s plan to reinvent the NHS leads to meaningful health improvements across the UK, commentators have said. The aim of...
Read moreDetailsUK pension schemes cut carbon as politics blows hot and cold CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BENEFITS EXPERT GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE PENSIONS 2025 The majority...
Read moreDetailsVirgin Group has launched a refreshed benefits package shaped directly by employees in London and New York. The employer said the revamp challenges traditional workplace support and reflects employee...
Read moreDetailsThe government has published a roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, which sets out a staggered timeline to allow businesses time to adapt. April 2026 is the first...
Read moreDetailsThe UK government will review parental leave and pay to better support working families. It will cover all types of leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, and...
Read moreDetailsMillions of UK workers could gain access to better financial guidance under new proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which would allow firms to offer a new form...
Read moreDetailsDesigning employee benefits across borders is no easy task. From clashing healthcare systems to culture-specific perks and rising compliance risks, global employers are learning that “one-size-fits-all” rarely fits at...
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Seasoned professionals examine the challenges and innovations in today’s employee benefits, reward and HR sector. Every episode, they will unbox a key issue and unpack what it really means for employers and how they can tackle it.
The regulars are Claire Churchard, editor of Benefits Expert; Carole Goldsmith, HR director at the Royal Horticultural Society, and Steve Herbert, consultant and rewards & benefits veteran.
As the professionals responsible for helping their organisations navigate NI hikes, rising employee stress levels and looming redundancies, the pressure on HR, reward and benefits teams has never been greater.
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In this episode of Benefits Unboxed, co-hosts Claire Churchard, Carole Goldsmith and Steve Herbert explore the emotional and ethical pressures HR face today, from managing redundancies to implementing complex legislation. They discuss why HR’s own wellbeing may not be the first topic of conversation, the risks that poses to employers, and the practical steps businesses can take to better support the wellbeing of the people who support everyone else.
This conversation shines a light on the resilience of the profession and why looking after HR is not just the right thing to do, but a business imperative.
