Spring Budget 2023: What does it mean for HR?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave his 2023 budget announcement to parliament yesterday (15 March), prioritising expanding the workforce and changes to pensions.

Health and Wellbeing at Work: day one roundup

The Health and Wellbeing at Work event is back for its 17th year at Birmingham’s NEC. Here HR magazine provides a roundup of some of the key takeaways from day one.

Work expenses driving employees into debt

More than two thirds (67%) of employees surveyed are having to pay for work expenses with their own money at least once a week, according to new research.

Brits slighted over pay but too shy to ask for more

Despite the majority (61%) of Brits feeling they are not paid fairly at work, just a quarter (24%) will ask their employer for a raise in 2023.

Avoiding virtue signalling on International Women's Day

You’re a business considering sharing content in support of International Women’s Day (IWD). By all means take action, but first, take note.

Case study: Grant Thornton's choose-your-own bank holidays

Professional services firm Grant Thornton has begun offering flexible bank holidays. Nosa Omoigui finds out how it has been a boon for inclusivity.

Cost of living crisis affecting women more than men

Women in the UK are significantly more likely than men to earn less than a real Living Wage, leaving them vulnerable to the cost of living crisis.

The best way to claw back UK business’s lost billions

We’re often told that one of the main things holding back UK business is the productivity gap – that we produce less per capita than our international competitors.

Alternative ways to deal with the cost of living crisis

Salary increases are often an excellent way for businesses to support their employees through a cost of living crisis. The latest ONS figures show that many employers have already awarded salary...

Weekend and night shift demand rockets as workers feel pinch

UK workers are increasingly seeking out casual jobs to supplement their income.

Pay awards hit 32-year high

New data from XpertHR has revealed employers are willing to pay increasingly higher salaries to hold on to their talent – but that these levels have most probably peaked.

How payroll outsourcing will shape the future of HR

The HR sector will already be aware that the payroll outsourcing trend has been gathering pace over recent years.