More than two fifths of UK employers are planning above inflation pay rises, suggesting that today might be a “not so blue Monday”. Research has revealed that 44 percent...
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Read moreDetailsThe government is walking a fine line as it consults on its Employment Rights Bill, while pursuing a growth agenda. For employers, the stakes are high, says Jonathan Mansfield,...
Read moreDetailsAs the festive cheer fades and the cold, dark days of January set in, workplaces across the UK often grapple with a noticeable dip in employee morale, potentially affecting...
Read moreDetailsWell over two fifths of employers offer paid carer’s leave to staff, with more than a quarter of them reporting that they introduced it after the carer’s leave act...
Read moreDetailsMore than a million working age people haven’t seen a dentist in over two years, according to an analysis of ONS data for England. The analysis found that 1.2...
Read moreDetailsDOWNLOAD THE BENEFITS EXPERT GUIDE TO CASH PLANS JANUARY 2025 In the evolving world of employee health and wellbeing benefits, cash plans are a rising star offering employers a...
Read moreDetailsNearly 9 in ten British employees said they work harder when they are appreciated for the work they do, but British employers are lagging other countries when it comes...
Read moreDetailsAI is the fastest-growing skill in the UK and globally, but data from five million learners has revealed an emerging gender skills gap that must be addressed if the...
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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.
Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
