Scrapping of bankers’ bonus cap gets mixed reaction
The decision to remove the cap on bankers’ bonuses from the end of this month (31 October) has received a mixed reaction. First announced last year by Kwasi Kwarteng,...
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UK real living wage rise to £12 per hour “a lifeline”
The UK real living wage has risen to £12 per hour, with a new rate of £13.15 effective in London. According to the Living Wage Foundation which set the...
Read moreDetailsA quarter of employers offer bonuses to retain staff
More than one in four (26%) employers are offering one-off bonuses to retain talented staff, according to new findings. The latest Robert Half Salary Guide suggests that skills shortages...
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Caring commitments drive BME women out of work, data shows
Caring commitments are forcing black and minority ethnic (BAME) women out of the workplace, figures have revealed. New data from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has highlighted that BME...
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Employee ownership beneficial for employees, study finds
Employee-owned businesses (EOBs) offer staff more pay and benefits than other companies, new research has revealed. The Exploring the potential of the employee ownership business model report highlighted that...
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Standard Chartered rolls out menopause support globally
Standard Chartered is rolling out its menopause policy across the globe, giving all staff and their partners access to medical cover for the treatment of symptoms. The international banking...
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Made to measure: A tailored approach to benefits communications
Communication is widely recognised as a critical part of the process of ensuring staff engage with benefits. How this is done will vary by employer, sector and the demographics...
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Clare Worgan: Supporting employees affected by baby loss
Pregnancy loss and baby loss are sensitive and often uncomfortable topics, particularly within the workplace, where personal matters are not frequently discussed. Yet, these experiences affect more people in...
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Benefits sway one in three UK employees to accept a job
More than a third (34%) of UK workers have admitted being swayed to take a job because of an employee benefit or company policy. Research by Canada Life found...
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UK’s retirement income system ranks tenth in global index
The UK’s retirement income system has ranted tenth in a global index comparing 47 countries globally. The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2023 revealed Netherlands topped the list,...
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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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