Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS)’s latest report has revealed a 1.02% average gender pay gap. The figures for 2022 showed a reduction of more than 2%, down...
Read moreDetailsThe world of technology never stands still, and the employee benefits sector is no different. In recent years, the focus has been very much around engagement and communication of...
Read moreDetailsInspire Group has awarded staff more pay and extra annual leave to boost their financial and general wellbeing. The travel agency, which has 53 employees, implemented a 7% wage...
Read moreDetailsSecond, or even third, jobs are being sought by employees to try and stay above the breadline and beat the cost-of-living crisis, however there are some challenging issues for...
Read moreDetailsBrewDog is offering its 1,800 UK employees a new mental health referral service. The initiative gives staff the opportunity to be assessed and diagnosed for autism and attention deficit...
Read moreDetailsPret A Manger has launched an employee benefits platform and new wellbeing hub, designed to help staff with their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. The food and drink retailer...
Read moreDetailsMillwall Football Club has introduced an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to enable its employees to make environmentally friendly choices. The initiative is available to all staff earning more...
Read moreDetailsPandora has increased its hourly pay rate for 2,400 employees in the UK and Ireland by up to 14% from this month (April). The global jewellery retailer made the...
Read moreDetailsThe Pensions Regulator (TPR) has authorised the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan, the first collective defined contribution (CDC) pension scheme in the UK. The Pension Schemes Act 2021 established...
Read moreDetailsMercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise partner eStar has more than 300 employees at four locations over five sites. Established in September 2020 and taking over from a failed business,...
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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.
HR is expected to lead with strength and compassion. But who is supporting the supporters?
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.
