Employer support for working parents declining: Survey
Three out of ten working parents say they needed help paying for daycare, and almost four out of ten say their employers could help with living expenses, according to...
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Young workers’ interest in payroll giving hindered by misconceptions
Over a quarter of workers express readiness to utilise payroll giving for charitable donations in the future, but the younger demographic may refrain due to a lack of understanding,...
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Novelty benefits failing to help retain talent, study shows
Novelty benefits are not helpful in attracting and retaining talented employees, new data has revealed. Research by Nous.co found that three in five (60%) of employers want to axe...
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London Met doubles parental leave entitlements
London Metropolitan University is now offering its workforce twice the number of parental leave entitlements than have been available previously. The move includes the enhancement of maternity, adoption and...
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B&Q employees set for new year pay rise
B&Q will be awarding pay rises to employees from January 2024, increasing hourly rates to £11.31 as part of a £4 million investment. At the same time, the DIY...
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UK pay growth slows, new figures show
Both wage growth and the jobs market have slowed in the UK, according to new Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The latest labour market overview showed that between...
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No cost-of-living help for half of employees in 2023, research reveals
Almost one in two UK employees did not receive any support from their employers to help manage the cost-of-living crisis this year, up 12% from 2022, according to Unum...
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AI preparation top priority for HR in 2024
Preparing for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is the key focus for HR professionals gearing up for the start of a new calendar year, research has...
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Aldi raises pay to £12 per hour minimum
Aldi has revealed plans to increase employees’ hourly pay to a minimum of £12 nationally and to £13.25 for those inside the M25. The supermarket has announced that the...
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UK wage growth reached peak, analysis finds
UK wage growth has likely peaked but remains stronger than in the rest of Europe and the United States, the Indeed Wage Tracker has found. The new data from...
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BENEFITS UNBOXED PODCAST
Benefits Unboxed
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.
Benefits Unboxed – Wellbeing: HR is supporting everyone, but who’s supporting HR?
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.
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