Government plans to upgrade employment rights have been slammed again by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which said making unfair dismissal claims a day one right would “wreak...
Read moreDetailsVitality has appointed Sarah Kirby as chief people officer, taking over from Judy Parfitt, who will retire at the end of June. Kirby will oversee the People and Property...
Read moreDetailsNearly half of female employees are calling for more flexible working options, as research has revealed a clear gender gap in workplace wellbeing. A survey of 1,046 UK employees,...
Read moreDetailsAlmost a third of employers plan to increase self-funding for health and wellbeing benefits, prompting warnings from Grid that employers considering this approach will “need deep pockets”. A survey...
Read moreDetailsSeven in 10 employees are looking for a new job, as the majority of workers have faced significant changes in their roles over the past year. A survey from...
Read moreDetailsEconomic inactivity “remains a concern” as research from the CIPD shows recruitment is expected to slow, prompting calls for employers to maintain or boost flexible work options. The CIPD’s...
Read moreDetailsThe Covid-19 pandemic helped to increase access to home and flexible working for all ethnicities and genders, however, research from King’s College London has found that certain groups are...
Read moreDetailsBenefits provider Simplyhealth has added new health services, such as male hormone testing, digestive-bowel health and fertility checks, as part of an extended partnership with Randox Health. Under the...
Read moreDetailsBritish employees feel less appreciated at work than their global peers. It's time for HR to rethink workplace recognition and close the appreciation gap. Benefits Expert speaks to Nebel...
Read moreDetailsFourteen MPs have backed the shift to a four-day working week in the UK by tabling an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill. Under the new clause, a Working...
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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 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.
