Women work seven weeks unpaid as gender pay gap sits at 13.1%
The gender pay gap is 13.1 percent, meaning women work for free for nearly seven weeks a year compared to the average man, analysis from the TUC has revealed....
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Employees want responsible pensions, but knowledge gap persists
Almost three quarters of employees want their workplace pension to be invested responsibly, but around half of employees don’t know if this is actually happening. This was a key...
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Zurich UK publishes socio-economic pay gap; ‘chips away at class ceiling’
Insurer Zurich UK has published its socio-economic pay gap to help "chip away at the class ceiling” in the UK. The employer’s median pay gap between employees from professional...
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UK workers prioritise saving when faced with a £5K bonus
Economic pressures over the past few years have impacted the UK public’s money mindset as research shows UK employees would rather save than spend an unexpected bonus. Research from...
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‘Wide appetite’ for innovative CDC pensions among DC savers
Research found that 80 percent of defined contribution pension (DC) scheme members would give up their flexibility for a higher income from their pension, while 78 percent would give...
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‘Lost pension pot epidemic’ signals widening generational gap
A substantial proportion of people aged 18-34 do not know where all their pension pots are or how much they have saved, as a provider has warned of “an...
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Strong benefits sway job seekers, say nearly half of employees
Close to half (47 percent) of UK employees say a good benefits package is the most important thing when looking for a job. This was a key finding from...
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The Benefits Expert Guide to Workplace Wellbeing January 2025
DOWNLOAD THE BENEFITS EXPERT GUIDE TO WORKPLACE WELLBEING Workplace wellbeing trends are focusing more and more on inclusivity and practical support as major economic and societal changes reshape the...
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Rising NI costs boost contract hiring as employers warned ‘beware off-payroll tax rules’
Tax experts have warned employers to avoid falling foul of off-payroll labour tax rules as more businesses shift to using contract workers ahead of changes to employer national insurance...
Read moreDetailsRaindrop traces £251m in lost pensions but billions still unclaimed
Pension-finding platform Raindrop recovered £251 million worth of lost UK pensions in 2024, but said this is "the tip of the iceberg” with billions still in limbo. Last year’s...
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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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