Workers more 'at risk' of falling into financial difficulty as employee benefits fail to adapt

UK employees are more likely to fall into financial difficulty than they were 30 years ago, because employee benefits have failed to keep up with the modern workforce, according to research published...

Employee health care costs rise across EMEA, Mercer research finds

The cost of providing health-related benefits for companies in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) rose by an average of 3.6% in 2012, according to a survey conducted by Mercer Marsh Benefits.

Salary freezes and lower bonuses predicted for FTSE100 executives, in response to 'shareholder spring'

Remuneration committees of FTSE100 companies are starting to show restraint when setting their executive packages this year, with widespread salary freezes and lower bonus payouts.

Employers expect pay budgets to increase, finds CIPD

More than half of employers (53%) expect their pay budgets to increase by the end of the year, according to a survey of senior reward and benefits professionals, published today by the CIPD.

Stress and presenteeism "sapping UK productivity", says research

A rise in presenteeism is affecting productivity levels at work, as nearly two in three employees have attended work while feeling ill in 2013.

Allowing working parents to share responsibility for childcare will help create more equal and diverse workforces, says CIPD

As the Government's consultation on the administration of shared parental leave draws to a close, the CIPD has reiterated its support for the proposals but has highlighted some technicalities that...

‘Presenteeism’ putting UK workers’ health and productivity at risk

More than two-thirds of UK workers say it's becoming increasingly common for people to attend work while unwell, according to research from Capita Employee Benefits.

Retail professionals value employer brand over pay

Employees in the retail industry put the value of an employer brand over salary when it comes to choosing a job.

SMEs offered cash incentives to employ more military reservists

Small businesses are to be offered cash incentives to encourage them to hire members of the military reserves, defence secretary Phillip Hammond has announced.

Over 90% of UK employees have attended work while sick, new research says

Presenteeism in the UK workforce is rising, with 93% of UK employees saying they have come into work despite being ill, according to new research from insurance company Canada Life.

Top engineering graduates leaving sector for higher salaries elsewhere

The most talented engineering graduates are leaving the sector for jobs in other industries with more attractive pay rates, operations director at website graduate-jobs.com, Gerry Wyatt, has said

Government announces measures to boost direct employee ownership

Government has announced changes to 'over-burdensome' share buy back rules aimed at boosting direct employee ownership and cutting red tape.