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1 in 4 would take a pay cut for a sustainability role
New data unveiled by global job matching and hiring platform, Indeed, indicates a notable shift in priorities among UK workers towards roles that contribute positively to society and the environment. With 57 percent of respondents considering jobs impacting society...
Establishing fair pay policies in a hybrid workplace
With the rise of hybrid workplaces, it is crucial for organisations to establish fair pay policies. Not only does fair compensation create a healthy work environment, but it also supports diversity, inclusion, and employee satisfaction. Conducting a pay equity...
Which industries have had the highest pay increases?
Recent analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) earnings data by HR software provider Ciphr reveals which professions have experienced significant pay increases, which have struggled to keep up with inflation, and how these changes impact individuals'...
Carer loses £16,000 due to ‘honest mistake’ and faces DWP prosecution
Over 145,000 carers were asked to repay sums relating to earnings breaches last year, the DWP has said. Carer’s Allowance claimants have been found owing money to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after surpassing the weekly earnings limit. Carer's Allowance...
Which industries are seeing the biggest increase in wages?
Recent research conducted by Journo Research in collaboration with global fintech group Plus500 has shed light on the UK industries experiencing the most substantial wage increases. The study, which analysed data from the Office for National Statistics' Wages and...
40% would take a pay cut for better benefits
In a recent survey conducted by MetLife UK, it was revealed that 40 percent of UK employees would willingly accept a lower salary in exchange for better employee benefits, such as income protection, death in service benefits, and hybrid working options. The findings...
Top 10 jobs with the biggest wage increases since 2021
Amidst the backdrop of high inflation, a recent analysis by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr has unveiled the top 10 jobs in the UK that have seen remarkable wage increases, surpassing the inflation rate over the past couple of years. As the cost of living...
48% say ‘green benefits’ make them more motivated at work
In a recent survey conducted by EV salary sacrifice company, The Electric Car Scheme, insights into the most valued employee benefits of 2024 have emerged, shedding light on the growing significance of 'green benefits' in the workplace. According to the findings, 48...
Cost of sickness benefits to surge
The United Kingdom faces a mounting worklessness crisis, with forecasts indicating a staggering surge in sickness benefits expenditure by over a third within the decade. According to projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), spending on health and...
P&O Ferries paid crew only 50% of UK minimum wage
P&O Ferries has come under scrutiny for allegedly paying some crew members less than half of the UK minimum wage, exploiting a legal loophole that the British government vowed to close two years ago. According to an analysis conducted by the Guardian and ITV News,...
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Jon Rudoe: Council tax is going up: Why should HR care?
It has been a tough couple of years for our household finances. And budgets are about to get tighter, as council tax increases are confirmed across England. Rates for band D properties (which are used as the baseline for other band rates) are rising by an average of...
Chris Ronald: Building benefits that last longer than bank holidays
Bank holidays are an entitlement for most employees and something to be grateful for and with the extra day off for the King’s Coronation, plus another bank holiday approaching - a four-day working week has become the reality for many this May, says Chris Ronald. But...
Noura Dadzie: Why should salary transparency be high on every HR agenda?
For HR professionals, securing top talent that fulfils the needs of the business is of prime importance. So surely one would do all they can to attract the best candidates? They would craft inspiring job descriptions: lay out great benefits, offer flexible working,...
Steve Watson: How we prevent the cost-of-living crisis from impacting us for years to come
As the cost-of-living crisis gathers pace, financial pressure is forcing many to cut costs wherever they can. The fear is that this is spilling over to savings and pensions, storing up issues for the future, argues Steve Watson. Our recent research indicates that...
Ian Moore: How employers can help staff cope with the cost-of-living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is already taking its toll on nine in every ten consumers (ONS) in the UK, and it does not look like it will be going away any time soon. In fact, the situation is only going to get worse as prices continue to go up while wages remain...
Heidi Thompson: Competition and cost of living mean employers must enhance their offer
Right now, the economy is changing very quickly and with the addition of a tight labour market and continued pressure from inflation, many companies are having to consider how best to attract and retain their employees, argues Heidi Thompson. With inflation now at 9...
Pete Hykin: How Salary Sacrifice can help your employees with the cost-of-living crisis
With the UK enduring soaring inflation, Pete Hykin explains how pensions and Salary Sacrifice schemes can be used to achieve some tax relief and aid workers' savings efforts. The UK is facing one of the worst cost-of-living crises in recent memory. Rising fuel prices,...
Dave Chaplin: Navigating Off-payroll one year on
Dave Chaplin reflects on Off-Payroll one year on and speculates on the legislation and its impact on the future for hirers and contractors. April 6th marked the first anniversary of the Off-Payroll legislation, the reforms that were rolled out in the private sector...
Chris Lorigan: How technology could make staff happier
Last year saw UK businesses hit by rising numbers of staff leaving their jobs voluntarily, writes Chris Lorigan, and many employers now face the prospect of more resignations and a hiring crunch. Almost 9 in 10 managers say their business has vacancies and more than...
Claire Christy and Christina Morton: What employers need to know about sick pay
Despite employers like Ocado and IKEA cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff, write Claire Christy and Christina Morton, others should stop and think before they take that route. A new variant of pandemic-related challenges has hit the headlines this month. Several...
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