The government has changed the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to ensure it considers the the cost of living when recommending minimum wage rates. The change is...
Read moreDetailsThe annual cost of employee sickness has risen by £30 billion since 2018, with the majority of this figure coming from a hidden source, according to research from think...
Read moreDetailsIt is time to “name and shame” firms that are failing to close their gender pay gap, according to former Australian prime minister and chair of the Global Institute...
Read moreDetailsEmployers are prioritising physical and mental wellbeing support for workers but they are missing a trick when it comes to offering the wellbeing benefits staff really need, a study...
Read moreDetailsThe Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its guidance on defined benefits (DB) superfunds, prompting industry experts to call the move a "crucial market milestone" that confirms the regulator's support...
Read moreDetailsTwo-fifths of millennials have said their careers have suffered as a result of taking on caring responsibilities for children and/or older relatives, as part of a rising trend termed...
Read moreDetailsSacker & Partners (Sackers), a specialist law firm for pensions and retirement savings, has unveiled its promotions for 2024. Andrew Worthington has been promoted to partner; Liam Goulding, Emily...
Read moreDetailsGovernment figures have revealed that 34 percent of parents with children under five found it difficult or very difficult to afford childcare costs in 2023. This represents a 10...
Read moreDetailsMore than two thirds of people in the UK would cycle to work if their employer provided more support, a study has found. The research, using data from benefits...
Read moreDetailsPay transparency rules are set to change across the EU, and with a new government in Westminster, changes could be in the pipeline for the UK too. It makes...
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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.
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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.
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