Creating a positive environment
For those in the pensions industry, there has been increasing discussion in the last couple of years about equality, diversity and inclusion (“EDI”). A lot of focus to date...
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Diversity & Inclusion
UK HR professionals embrace AI but acknowledge bias issues
HR professionals in the UK believe artificial intelligence (AI) will play a big part in hiring, onboarding, training, and employee retention, according to HR Technologies UK. According to the...
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West Midlands Fire Service named top inclusive employer
West Midlands Fire Service is officially the UK’s most inclusive employer, according to a new report. The organisation ranked first on the top 50 list compiled by Inclusive Companies...
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Workplaces failing to support neurodiverse employees, study shows
There is a lack of support for neurodiverse employees in workplaces, a study by Aon has found. The global professional service company’s 2023 HR Future Focus Survey revealed that...
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HSBC among inclusive employer award winners
HSBC was among the employers recognised for their efforts and commitment towards establishing a diverse workforce at the Inclusive Awards 2023. The bank’s UK inclusion team took home the...
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Employer ethics more important than pay for half of workers
Working for an ethical organisation is more important that higher salaries for almost half (46%) of adults, according to new research. This figure rose to 54% for workers aged...
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Half of organisations do not divulge number of disabled employees
One in two (50%) employers are not yet reporting the number of disabled staff they have within their workforce, according to new figures. Research by Grid revealed that this...
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BE Summit 2023: Navigating global benefits trends for an inclusive workplace
Navigating the paradigm shift in employee benefits requires a holistic approach that includes global-scale hyper-personalisation, integration of inclusivity and diversity, and the promotion of autonomy and agility. Speaking at...
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Paul Beare: Embracing flexible working post-Covid
The Covid pandemic caused untold disruption to the working world for two years. From live events to office politics, employers and employees have had to rethink the expectations they...
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EXCLUSIVE: Crafted introduces financial coaching for hybrid team
Crafted has implemented financial coaching for its hybrid workforce to support employees’ individual needs and “go the extra mile”. The Suffolk, UK-based independent digital agency, which employs 80 people,...
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BENEFITS UNBOXED PODCAST
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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