XPO Logistics enhances paternity pay
XPO Logistics has enhanced paternity pay for staff in the UK and Ireland as part of a suite of family-friendly policies. The transport and logistics business, which employs around 5,000...
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Gatwick strikes averted as workers accept improved pay and terms
Ground handlers at Gatwick Airport have accepted “dramatically improved” pay offers, averting the risk of industrial action and disruption over the bank holiday weekend. Strikes by Red Handling and...
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PCS rejects ‘unacceptable’ HMRC pay offer
The group executive committee (GEC) of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has rejected the latest pay offer for HMRC workers, labelling it “unacceptable”. The offer ranges from...
Read moreDetailsMedian pay awards fall below 6% for first time this year
The median basic pay award by British employers dropped to 5.7% in the three months to 31 July 2023, according to XpertHR. The figure, down from 6% in the...
Read moreDetailsTop UK CEOs averaged 16% pay rise in 2022
The CEOs of Britain's largest corporations saw their pay leap by 16% in 2022, according to research by the High Pay Centre. The median pay of a FTSE 100...
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Half of UK employees regularly working unpaid hours
Unpaid overtime has become increasingly prevalent among the UK workforce, according to a study by HR software provider Ciphr, with millions of employees routinely cutting lunch breaks short and...
Read moreDetailsManufacturing sector faces benefits challenge, study reveals
Pay and benefits, training and improved company culture will be key factors to focus on for organisations attempting to retain talent in the manufacturing sector over the coming months,...
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Claire Merritt: Family friendly leave options
When an employee knows that they are likely to have a child or alternatively needs time to care for that child, there are plenty of options open to them....
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Northern Ireland pay growth falling behind UK-wide figure
The latest monthly statistics released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) show that while overall pay for workers in the region has risen, it has fallen...
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The Watches of Switzerland Group becomes living wage employer
The Watches of Switzerland Group has achieved accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation after committing to pay its employees a minimum hourly wage of £11.95 in London and £10.90...
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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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