As the UK edges towards ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, and with the EU Pay Transparency Directive setting a new global standard, hybrid and remote employers can't afford...
Read moreDetailsWith 2.8 million people on long-term sick leave, workplace absence remains a huge issue. Holly Coe, senior reward consultant at Innecto, argues that genuine work friendships, built on recognition...
Read moreDetailsExercise is key to illness prevention and productivity improvement. But, for women, it won’t land without a rebrand, says Pippa Andrews, director of corporate business at Vitality At a...
Read moreDetailsAs incoming employment rights spark further concerns about rising business costs, Duncan Brown asks, what’s the real cost of failing to treat people with dignity, respect and fairness at...
Read moreDetailsSteve Herbert explores the growing pressure on organisations to end home working, and the very real risks HR faces in enforcing return-to-office mandates. More than three years have passed...
Read moreDetailsPay gap reporting isn’t just about numbers, it’s about accountability, trust, and driving real change, says Liisa Antola, manager of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and customer outcomes at...
Read moreDetailsThe loss of a loved one affects people in profoundly different ways, meaning that employers need to think beyond the limits of compassionate leave. Charlotte O’Brien, head of employee...
Read moreDetailsAs awareness of neurodiversity continues to grow, organisations have an important opportunity to create inclusive environments that support a wide range of cognitive styles. But this goes beyond compliance,...
Read moreDetailsSweeping change may grab headlines, but without HR at the table, the risks can be costly, as recent events in the US show. Steve Herbert, veteran, award-winning, speaker and...
Read moreDetailsWith hybrid and remote work now the norm, employers must take a hard look at what they’re really offering. In this new world, employee value propositions matter more than...
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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.
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.
