The Covid pandemic caused untold disruption to the working world for two years. From live events to office politics, employers and employees have had to rethink the expectations they...
Read moreDetailsThe Government has been consulting on greater regulation of umbrella companies to address its concerns over tax avoidance and exploitation of workers’ rights in the flexible labour market. Some...
Read moreDetailsPregnancy loss and baby loss are sensitive and often uncomfortable topics, particularly within the workplace, where personal matters are not frequently discussed. Yet, these experiences affect more people in...
Read moreDetailsSPONSORED COMMENT Many of your employees will be relying on a workplace pension to support their retirement. It’s a core benefit, and the spend on defined contribution (DC) pensions...
Read moreDetailsIn 2015, research by New York Times revealed that there were more CEOs running top companies called John than women. Eight years later that has finally changed and, according...
Read moreDetailsArtificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots use computer software and pre-programmed algorithms which aim to mimic human responses and thought. While AI use will no doubt increase as the technology...
Read moreDetailsIn the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee report on HMRC’s administration of the various employment support schemes was critical of the department's perceived failure to...
Read moreDetailsUpcoming changes to the law mean the right to request flexible working will be more extensive. These changes are not yet in force but are likely to be required...
Read moreDetailsHeadspace’s 2023 Workforce Attitudes (WFA) report delved into employee and employer insights regarding mental health in the workplace, and revealed one in three British workers feel their employer isn’t...
Read moreDetailsWe all know the benefits of taking a break, but are your managers making sure holiday is being taken by their staff? As HR professionals, it's important to keep...
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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.
The US retreat from diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) is making waves far beyond the country's borders. In the wake of President Trump’s executive order abolishing DEI across federal government departments, global firms like Goldman Sachs and Accenture have rapidly dialled down their own efforts.
The influence is being felt in the UK too. However, the UK operates under a different legal framework. It has stronger workplace protections and a government actively looking to enhance employee rights through its Make Work Pay agenda. But as US firms reposition their approach to DEI, UK subsidiaries could find themselves caught between conflicting priorities.
In the latest Benefits Unboxed podcast, co-hosts Claire Churchard, editor of Benefits Expert, Carole Goldsmith, HR director at the Royal Horticultural Society, and Steve Herbert, industry veteran and reward and benefits consultant, discuss how the US DEI rollback might impact UK businesses.
