UK wage growth reached peak, analysis finds
UK wage growth has likely peaked but remains stronger than in the rest of Europe and the United States, the Indeed Wage Tracker has found. The new data from...
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Workplaces failing to support neurodiverse employees, study shows
There is a lack of support for neurodiverse employees in workplaces, a study by Aon has found. The global professional service company’s 2023 HR Future Focus Survey revealed that...
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EXCLUSIVE: Wolfson Brands launches financial wellbeing support
Wolfson Brands has introduced inclusive financial wellbeing support for its 64 employees in the UK. The global fitness business, which has a hybrid workforce and is headquartered in Glasgow,...
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NHS cancer figures show rise despite ‘missing’ cases worry
The number of cancer cases increased from 276,979 in 2020–21 to 302,803 in 2021–2022, according to NHS England's latest data. But concerns have been raised regarding "missing" cancer cases...
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One in two UK employees plan career move in 2024
One in two (49%) workers plan to actively look for a new job next year, according to research. A study by Pluxee UK showed that those most likely to seek new...
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Affordability and flexibility of wellbeing programmes key, say employers
Affordability and flexibility have topped the list of most important factors for employers when implementing a health and wellbeing programme, research has revealed. A survey of 500 HR decision-makers...
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Work negatively affects three in five employees’ mental health
Work is negatively impacting the mental health of three in five employees, research has revealed. A survey by Reassured showed that for 14% of these respondents, their mental health...
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Hybrid working key factor in moving jobs, study shows
Hybrid working is a key factor in moving jobs, cited by nearly half (47%) UK employees who are looking to do so by the end of 2024. Research commissioned...
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Half of organisations do not divulge number of disabled employees
One in two (50%) employers are not yet reporting the number of disabled staff they have within their workforce, according to new figures. Research by Grid revealed that this...
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Two-fifths of parents have considered leaving work
Two-fifths (40%) of working parents have thought about quitting their jobs because they are unable to manage all their responsibilities. A survey commissioned by REC Parenting found that mothers...
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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.
The US DEI Rollback: What It Means for UK Employers
The US retreat from diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) is making waves far beyond the country's borders. In the wake of President Trump’s executive order abolishing DEI across federal government departments, global firms like Goldman Sachs and Accenture have rapidly dialled down their own efforts.
The influence is being felt in the UK too. However, the UK operates under a different legal framework. It has stronger workplace protections and a government actively looking to enhance employee rights through its Make Work Pay agenda. But as US firms reposition their approach to DEI, UK subsidiaries could find themselves caught between conflicting priorities.
In the latest Benefits Unboxed podcast, co-hosts Claire Churchard, editor of Benefits Expert, Carole Goldsmith, HR director at the Royal Horticultural Society, and Steve Herbert, industry veteran and reward and benefits consultant, discuss how the US DEI rollback might impact UK businesses.
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