Pay awards shrink for second quarter, data shows
Pay awards have fallen for the second consecutive quarter, new data has revealed. The figures from XpertHR showed a 0.4% drop in median basic awards in the three months...
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New AE extension bill could boost young workers’ pensions by £150k
Auto-enrolment (AE) reforms mean that 18-year-olds are set to gain £150,000 by the time they reach retirement, according to Aegon. The new AE extension bill means that instead of...
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Older employees losing track of pension pots, says study
A significant number of older workers are unaware of how much they have saved for retirement, according to research by Cushon. The study – from a whitepaper by the...
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Leaders to prioritise employee wellbeing within ESG strategy
Most business leaders want the social aspect of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy to focus on employee wellbeing over the next 12 months, according to business management...
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One-third of workers considered stopping pension contributions, study finds
One in three (33%) employees have thought about lowering or terminating their pension contributions in the last two years, this number rises to nearly half (49%) among those aged...
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Research reveals big shift in employees’ commuting preferences
A new study has shed light on changing attitudes towards commuting among UK employees, with a significant drop in workers prepared to travel beyond a certain distance. The analysis...
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AE extension bill gets third reading
The Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill will be read a third time in the House of Lords today (18 September), the final step before it receives...
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Mitie launches two new work-life balance policies
Mitie has introduced two new policies to help employees achieve a better work-life balance, the company has announced. The facilities management business, which employs 64,000 people and is headquartered...
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Strike action looms as Bakkavor Pizza workers reject pay offer
Workers at Harrow, UK-based Bakkavor Pizza have rejected a 5.9% pay deal, with strike action now on the horizon. Members of the GMB union at the plant – which...
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Louise Minchin tells menopause-friendly employers to keep foot on the pedal
Broadcaster and journalist Louise Minchin urged menopause-friendly employers to “keep your foot on the pedal, don’t take it off”, as she presented the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards at a...
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