What does the minimum wage increase really mean for workers?

April 2023's increase in the National Living Wage to £10.42 is a welcome boost for many workers who are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis.

A postcard from Miami: HR trends across the Pond

Catching up with US colleagues for the first time since the pandemic has given me a great chance to explore the similarities and differences of our post-pandemic talent pictures.

Work-related stress leading to employee physical pain

A majority (82%) of UK workers have said they suffer from physical pain due to their stress levels at work, according to new research.

Pension Protection Fund reports first disability pay gap

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has begun reporting its disability and long-term health pay gap after seeing positive results from its gender and ethnicity pay gap reporting.

In-work poverty grew by 1.5 million since 2010

The number of people in working households who are living below the poverty line is 1.5 million higher than in 2010, according to new data.

Channel 4 supports endometriosis and PCOS suffers with new period policy

Channel 4 has launched a new period policy including flexible working, free sanitary products in offices and free hormone tests.

Fit notes for sick employees hit record high

The NHS issued 10.4 million fit notes in 2022, a record high.

Q&A: How BAT is advancing gender equity

British American Tobacco's (BAT) initiative to build a diverse, inclusive culture has been recognised with inclusion in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Millions invested to create third spaces for remote workers

A new 'work near home' initiative has been launched to give remote workers community spaces where they can work alongside others.

Consolidation: an easier way to run defined benefits pension schemes

Most defined-benefit (DB) pension schemes are now closed; they present a legacy financial and admin burden to HR rather than being part of an ongoing benefit package.

Line managers able to spot signs of poor mental health

A majority (67%) of line managers know how to spot early warning signs of poor mental wellbeing, according to new research.

Why organisations should be planning for pay transparency sooner rather than later

It shouldn’t take legislation to make an organisation open and honest on pay with employees and future talent. It should happen because it’s the right thing to do – and you need to start planning to...

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