The 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...
Read moreDetailsToo many leaders still think workplace culture means team hugs and away days, as more employers 'quietly' drop DEI goals and inclusion pledges. But Pat Sharman, co-founder of Everyone...
Read moreDetailsWorkplace stress remains ‘alarmingly high’, says Jo Werker, CEO at Boostworks, but proactive HR can play a vital role in reducing mental ill health and ensuring employees feel more...
Read moreDetailsWith so many legislative changes on the horizon, identifying the most time and cost critical in all the upheaval can be tricky, if not overwhelming. In a bid to...
Read moreDetailsTrump’s tariff u-turn may have calmed the markets, for now, but the chaos has exposed deep economic risks. As the UK eyes opportunity, the world braces for more turbulence,...
Read moreDetailsEmployers may think their benefits are hitting the mark, but employees often disagree. Karl Bennett, wellbeing adviser at Perkbox Vivup and UK chair of the Employee Assistance Programme Association...
Read moreDetailsVeteran HR and employee benefits expert Steve Herbert provides a personal perspective on the latest Trump tariffs. One of my all-time favourite film quotes is that of Mr Ollivander...
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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.
