STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) employees believe job security is more important than a pay rise, new research has revealed. According to a market survey by STEM staffing...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters are calling for 12 months of fully paid maternity leave in a letter to the Local Government Association. According to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) National Women’s Committee,...
Read moreDetailsOrganisations are constantly seeking innovative ways to motivate and engage their employees. Financial incentives and career advancement opportunities obviously play a crucial role. But there’s another tool that can...
Read moreDetailsThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has teamed up with the government’s first menopause employment champion, Helen Tomlinson, to promote menopause-friendly workplaces. By joining forces, the CIPD...
Read moreDetailsMore than three in five (61%) new graduates think hybrid working will have a positive effect on their careers, new research has revealed. The global study carried out by...
Read moreDetailsWithin businesses, we often see a notable gap between leaders' perceptions of what their staff care about and what employees actually value. As a result, not only are business leaders left...
Read moreDetailsEuropean working time legislation that UK ministers have failed to introduce provide cover for rogue employers that want to cheat employees out of pay, according to the Trades Union...
Read moreDetailsAlmost two in three (64%) people who need to be physically present at work can’t afford to take sick leave, according to a new study. The research by Ciphr,...
Read moreDetailsIf every worker relying on statutory sick pay (SSP) received a higher rate of employer sick pay from day one, the UK would benefit from a boost of up...
Read moreDetailsSchneider Electric has introduced a family benefit scheme for more than 3,500 employees in the UK and Ireland (UK&I) as part of its ambition to become “the most caring...
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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.
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.
