Flexible working rules ‘transformative’, says CIPD CEO
Millions of people stand to benefit from new employee rights that mean they can request flexible working from day one in a job, the CIPD has said. From today...
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Supplier of Branston offers double statutory leave for carers
Global food and drink group Princes has said it will offer UK employees double the new UK requirement for carer’s leave following consultation with its colleagues who are carers....
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Beware statutory leave tribunals post 6 April, warns legal expert
A legal expert has said employers need to be alert to the potential for fresh tribunal cases as a result of legislative changes coming into force on 6 April....
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Women’s health gap: look at their journey, their struggles
When a company in the male dominated finance industry calls on employers to prioritise women’s health, it’s clear things are changing. City broker Howden has urged employers to do...
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Nest unveils interim CEO ahead of Dean’s departure
Government pension scheme Nest has confirmed Ian Cornelius will become interim CEO when current CEO Helen Dean leaves at the end of April 2024. Cornelius will lead the organisation...
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April 6 changes risk ‘exacerbating fake flexibility’
Changes to flexible working regulations risk “exacerbating fake flexibility", an industry leader has warned ahead of new rules coming into force on 6 April 2024. The Flexible Working (Amendment)...
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Tackling misconceptions about the carer’s leave act
There is a perception that new legislation, such as the carer’s leave act coming in on 6 April 2024, is all that’s needed to fix a problem. It would...
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Women’s pensions half size of men’s
Women’s pension pots are half the size of men’s pension savings research has revealed. The average pension pot for a woman is worth around £37,500, while for men it...
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Carer’s leave: will statutory support be enough?
With the carer’s leave act coming into force next week, the responsibility falls on HR departments to create a more supportive workplace for employees who currently have care obligations....
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NAO reports ‘weaknesses’ in NHS long term staffing plans
The National Audit Office (NAO) has found weaknesses in NHS England’s (NHSE) long-term staffing plans, prompting Unison to warn that planning alone won’t turn the staffing crisis around. The...
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Benefits Unboxed
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.
Benefits Unboxed – Wellbeing: HR is supporting everyone, but who’s supporting HR?
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.
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