Economic inactivity “remains a concern” as research from the CIPD shows recruitment is expected to slow, prompting calls for employers to maintain or boost flexible work options. The CIPD’s...
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Read moreDetailsFourteen MPs have backed the shift to a four-day working week in the UK by tabling an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill. Under the new clause, a Working...
Read moreDetailsThe number of workplace sexual harassment cases reported to Acas has risen sharply since the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 was introduced in October 2024....
Read moreDetailsAs the deadline for rises in the national minimum wage approaches, an employment lawyer has warned employers that the “penalties for non-compliance are severe” with fines of up to...
Read moreDetailsFor HR leaders and employees trying to keep up with the impact of US president Trump’s executive orders, pronouncements and backtracks, the future is uncertain. But Nick Petschek, managing...
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Read moreDetailsResearch found that 80 percent of defined contribution pension (DC) scheme members would give up their flexibility for a higher income from their pension, while 78 percent would give...
Read moreDetailsClose to half (47 percent) of UK employees say a good benefits package is the most important thing when looking for a job. This was a key finding from...
Read moreDetailsTax experts have warned employers to avoid falling foul of off-payroll labour tax rules as more businesses shift to using contract workers ahead of changes to employer national insurance...
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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.
