Bolton GP Federation has become a real living wage employer, joining more than 14,000 other organisations in the UK that have also made the pledge. According to the organisation,...
Read moreDetailsThe 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 moreDetailsEmployee-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...
Read moreDetailsCommunication 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...
Read moreDetailsThe 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,...
Read moreDetailsOne in four people don’t know what contributions are being paid into their workplace pension, new research has found. This number includes those who are unsure about their own...
Read moreDetailsPensions top the list of workplace benefits that employees think are important, with 90% claiming they would influence their decision about whether to move jobs. Research by Penfold found...
Read moreDetailsThe vast majority (92%) of UK employees think organisations should support staff with the cost of living, according to a new study. Research by Town & City Gift Cards,...
Read moreDetailsThe number of employers reporting their ethnicity pay gap has risen by 14% since 2022, according to new findings. This year’s Race at Work Charter survey revealed that 44%...
Read moreDetailsBoots has agreed to give its pharmacists a 5% pay rise from 1 November, followed by a one-off bonus payment in August 2024. The company and Pharmacists’ Defence Association...
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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.
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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.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
