ONS figures show record pay growth
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal record wage increases in February to April 2023, but these are still being outstripped by inflation. The UK labour...
Read moreDetailsNew figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal record wage increases in February to April 2023, but these are still being outstripped by inflation. The UK labour...
Read moreDetailsThe Big Table Group has extended its flexible pay options to Banana Tree employees and is now offering all staff access to up to 40% of their wages during...
Read moreDetailsFinancial wellbeing benefits are being prioritised by nearly two in three (65%) employees, according to new figures. The research from rewards and benefits platform Benefex revealed this percentage was...
Read moreDetailsAon has introduced new support for its UK employees who need to juggle their day jobs with caring for loved ones. The global professional services company’s carers’ leave policy...
Read moreDetailsTwo in five (39%) of employees are missing out on cycle-to-work savings, new research from Sodexo Engage has revealed. Released to coincide with bike week from 5-12 June, the...
Read moreDetailsWith 140 employees spread across seven UK locations, accountancy and business advisory firm Monahans constantly reviews its benefits offering to attract and retain staff. Sophie Austin joined the company...
Read moreDetailsThe Advantage Travel Partnership has introduced a new employee benefits platform to provide financial, physical and mental wellbeing support for its members’ workforces. Based in London, the independent travel...
Read moreDetailsUK employees spend less time in the workplace than those in other countries but still want more time out of the office, a new report has found. The study...
Read moreDetailsThe cost-of-living crisis – it’s a phrase that’s never far from the headlines and news bulletins. Unfortunately, the economic outlook suggests its ubiquity will remain for some time yet....
Read moreDetailsLidl GB is raising wages for the third time in 12 months in a move that will impact all 24,500 of its hourly-paid staff. The supermarket giant is increasing...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
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