Workers expect bosses to cough up for sick leave

Half of employees assume their employer would pay them their full salary for at least three to six months if they faced a period of sickness absence, according to research published by Think tank...

Exclusive: Pay rises for high performers only

High-performing employees are being rewarded with higher pay rises and bigger bonuses than their peers, despite continued constraints on pay budgets, research has found.

UK employees have the lowest pay expectations globally, research reveals

Workers in the UK have the lowest pay increase expectations of employees around the world, according to research published today by business advisory firm CEB.

Half of employers unprepared for company car tax changes

Almost half of senior managers in Britain are unprepared for the changes to company car taxes, which come into force this week.

Benefits better valued by employees but poorly understood by managers and leaders

Benefits have become a more important part of the reward mix for employees as a result of the economic squeeze, but their role in supporting business performance and employee engagement can at times...

Pay gap between male and female accountants remains but is narrowing

The pay gap between male and female chartered accountants under 30 has narrowed in 2013, with females earning £48,500 compared to their male counterparts, whose average basic salary is £50,200.

Dealing with substance misuse in the workplace

Alcohol and drug misuse is recognised as a society-wide problem but employers don’t necessarily realise the impact it’s having on their workforce and their business.

Poor management means firms are 'pushing water uphill' when trying to improve wellbeing

By implementing a well thought-out health and wellbeing strategy, employers can benefit from lower staff turnover, reduced sickness absence and improved productivity and morale, according to a report...

Childcare reform: What it means for employers

For anyone interested in working parents there is no doubt this has been a big news week. Yesterday was dominated by the announcement of a new childcare voucher scheme that will allow households where...

Teachers to strike over pay, pensions and workload, unions announce

Teachers in England and Wales are planning a national walkout this autumn in a continuing row over pay, pensions and workload, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and NASUWT have announced.

Government's return to work support services must do more for people with cancer, says The Work Foundation

The Government must seize the opportunity to significantly improve the lives of people with long-term conditions such as cancer by supporting those ready to return to work, according to The Work...

NHS Employers: "Unnecessary" 1% staff pay rise will cost NHS £500 million

Most NHS staff are set to receive a 1% pay rise from April, but its managers have hit out at the plans, suggesting the move will cost the NHS £500 million and could even harm patient care.