Scottish junior doctors vote to accept 12.4% pay offer
Junior doctors in Scotland have voted to accept the latest pay offer from the Scottish government. As a result, this year they will receive a pay rise of 12.4%...
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HR wellbeing levels lower in UK than worldwide figure – survey
Wellbeing levels for HR professionals in the UK lag behind global figures, according to a three-year comparative research project by Culture Amp and Thrive at Monash Business School. According...
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East Anglian firm helps pay for staff weddings to boost retention
Financially contributing to staff weddings is one of a list of employee benefits being offered by a Suffolk-headquartered business in a bid to improve retention. Hughes Electrical, which employs...
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Sharp rise in insecure work for BME workers – TUC research
The number of black and minority ethnic (BME) workers in insecure work surged from 360,200 to 836,340 – a rise of 132% – between 2011 and 2022, a study...
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Manufacturing 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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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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Survey reveals wellbeing affordability challenges for employers
Affordability is the biggest challenge in supporting the health and wellbeing of staff, according to nearly a third (30%) of employers polled by Group Risk Development (GRiD). However, the...
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Parents using annual leave as summer childcare solution – study
Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find arranging childcare for the school summer holidays to be a significant source of stress, according to research by workplace specialist IWG. The...
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Churchill Group announces move to employee ownership
Facilities management company Churchill Group has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Churchill Group said the decision to transition to an EOT was taken based on the “multiple benefits...
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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
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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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