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Spring Statement offers little relief as UK pay satisfaction hits new low

Pay and Reward

14 April 2025

14 April 2025

Revealed: Critical gaps in support systems for NHS workers with caring duties

The findings highlight the significant impact of care breakdowns on productivity and employee wellbeing, with three-quarters of adult carers taking time off work due to...

14 April 2025

Are we no longer allowed to give an opinion?

It seems that there are two camps today: a small number of us feel we can speak our truth (sometimes without thinking of the consequences),...

11 April 2025

UK’s Carers Leave Act lags behind Europe in supporting working carers

Sunday, 6th April 2025, marked one year since the UK’s Carers Leave Act came into effect, allowing working carers to take up to one week...

11 April 2025

Responding to statutory Sick pay changes

New data from WorkNest reveals the financial and operational impact that HR expects SSP changes to have....

10 April 2025

Welcome to “Awful April”, fuelling financial anxiety

April 2025 has brought a barrage of price hikes and economic shocks that could leave millions of UK workers feeling overwhelmed. But employers are in...

10 April 2025

Firms with overseas employees aren’t benchmarking benefits to ensure local legislation compliance

Only 35% of companies with employees working overseas benchmark their benefits to ensure they comply with legislation, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits....

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A year on from the Carer’s Leave Act – employment rights for carers must continue

Employee Benefits & Reward

10 April 2025

9 April 2025

Adapting to the new Employment Rights Bill is the top priority

Leading law firm Freeths has unveiled the findings from its 2025 Employment Survey, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving HR priorities and challenges facing...

8 April 2025

Without data, benefits and wellbeing programmes may well stagnate

One-Third of Benefit Changes Rejected Due to Insufficient Data, REBA/Howden Employee Benefits 2025 Research Finds...

8 April 2025

Clear signs that whistleblowing confidence is growing

Whistleblowing reports to Safecall increased 16% from 2023 - its highest level ever Non-profit sector most active in making reports to Safecall HR concerns account...

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Use AI for efficiencies, but humans must drive the strategy

Skills

7 April 2025

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