More than two thirds of small employers plan to recruit fewer staff, while close to a third expect to reduce headcount this year, citing concerns about the government’s Employment...
Read moreDetailsMarks and Spencer has appointed an experienced HR professional as its new people director. The retailer has hired Beth-Marie Norbury, who said she is looking forward to working with...
Read moreDetailsVitality has appointed a new CEO for its health insurance business as the benefits provider looks to transform its growing business further this year. Dr Arun Thiyagarajan takes over...
Read moreDetailsThe 4 day week campaign will run three new pilots for employers in 2025. A programme for local councils will run from March to May, a pilot for the...
Read moreDetailsWith the debate over mandated office returns running parallel with employee demand for greater work-life balance and job flexibility, compressed hours are a tempting proposition for employers, according to...
Read moreDetailsEmployees at UK pet retailer Jollyes will have access to enhanced paid maternity leave of six months, up from six weeks, while paid paternity leave will double to four...
Read moreDetails“Christmas is a very, very bad time when it comes to mental health. There are so many patients, and they need to be transferred all over the country.” This...
Read moreDetailsAlmost one in three (31 percent) people in the UK said they are less stressed when they are saving regularly, suggesting that good saving habits can be a key...
Read moreDetailsA consultation to decide the future of the Pensions Scams Industry Group (PSIG) has found that while the volunteer-led body is greatly valued, the pensions industry is not yet...
Read moreDetailsEarlier this week (17 December), a wealth of employer bodies raised concerns about elements of the Employment Rights Bill during a House of Commons select committee evidence session. Experts...
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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.
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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.
