As voters headed to the polls today (4 July, 2024), 44 percent of UK managers said they have seen political disagreements between colleagues create tension in their teams over...
Read moreDetailsThe next government needs to start identifying the roles that might be replaced by automation and AI, and rather than living in fear of that, embrace it and tackle...
Read moreDetailsWith a large decentralised workforce and an 80-strong HR team, construction firm Skanska UK has shaped its reward and benefits to align with its progressive purpose and values. From...
Read moreDetailsCertain private sector employees in Greece could be asked to work a six-day week following legislation that came into force on 1 July, 2024. The rules that allow employers...
Read moreDetailsCreating an inclusive workplace where employees can safely express their gender identity is crucial. Bupa outlines how employers and managers can support their transgender colleagues at work. The workforce...
Read moreDetailsAlmost two thirds (64 percent) of neurodiverse employees believe they should receive more support from their employer, according to research. This dissatisfaction means UK businesses are at risk of...
Read moreDetailsWith as many as 600 unpaid carers quitting their paid jobs everyday to care for others, UK employers have a problem. What’s worse is that this employee exodus is...
Read moreDetailsAs working parents have come under increasing pressures, from the cost of living to limited access to childcare, more employers have increased their strategic focus on the wellbeing of...
Read moreDetailsMore than a million UK workers cannot claim statutory sick pay (SSP) because they fail to meet the earnings threshold of £123 per week, leaving them vulnerable to feeling...
Read moreDetailsMore than three quarters of adults in Great Britain have worked while unwell, according to a survey of 1,437 working adults. The research, conducted by Find Out Now on...
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The podcast from Benefits Expert, the title for HR, reward and benefits professionals.
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.
