Cost of living drives employees out of workplace pension
The cost of living is driving people out of their workplace pension, with more than a quarter (26%) of large employers in the UK reporting an increase in the...
Read moreDetailsThe cost of living is driving people out of their workplace pension, with more than a quarter (26%) of large employers in the UK reporting an increase in the...
Read moreDetailsMaking Space has increased employees’ pay packets by 10% as part of its commitment to give workers the real living wage. The adult health and social care charity, which...
Read moreDetailsUnderstanding investments and keeping employees financially focused on their workplace pensions are among the ongoing challenges for today’s employers. Benefits Expert gathered together industry experts to discuss the key...
Read moreDetailsFutureheads has introduced household bills support app for its 45 employees based in London, UK. The digital and technology recruitment business decided to implement the platform to help staff...
Read moreDetailsAIB is giving employees suffering domestic abuse or violence up to 10 days a year of paid leave and up to five days of paid emergency accommodation. The Dublin,...
Read moreDetailsMajestic has restructured its pay and reward scheme, increasing wages and offering extra bonuses to shop staff. The wine retailer upped its basic rate for in-store employees to £10.60...
Read moreDetailsDunelm is increasing pay for its UK employees to £10.80 per hour in order to attract and retain staff. The home furnishings retailer, which employs more than 11,000 people,...
Read moreDetailsToolstation is extending the pay and benefits offered to its 5,500 UK employees. The building tools and accessories supplier, which has more than 550 stores nationally, is giving staff...
Read moreDetailsBritain’s minimum pay rates are now among the best in the world, a new report has revealed. The Resolution Foundation’s research, entitled Low Pay Britain 2023, highlighted that while...
Read moreDetailsNew research has found that 86% of employees believe workplace benefits are an important consideration when deciding whether to stay in a job or accept a new role. The...
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