Average pay plummets as inflation bites

Real median weekly pay for full-time employees fell by 2.6% in 2022 when adjusting for inflation, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

How HR can support staff with pensions worries

The current economic climate means there has never been a greater need for HR to be supporting their workforce with practical financial solutions that are affordable and make an impact. With inflation...

The Energy Price Guarantee: do employers have a duty of care?

This week’s announcement by newly appointed chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has significantly curtailed some of the support measures promised by the government set to help with skyrocketing energy bills.

Is there a case for regional pay?

In the recent, somewhat protracted, race to become the UK’s 56th prime minister, the Conservative membership found itself romanced with a range of policies promising to make taxpayers’ happy, the...

Shifting the balance in women's health: why we're finally talking about it

Opening up about the menopause has started a sea-change for women’s health at work, but what will be its legacy effect?

Road to recognition: how to make employees feel valued

Thanking someone for a job well done may seem simple, but the right recognition can make all the difference when it comes to employee morale and productivity. Nosa Omoigui reports

Should we increase the minimum wage?

With the value of UK workers’ wages falling, what is hindering employers from increasing employee pay?

Derby council spends millions fighting equal pay disputes

Derby City Council has spent more than £1.5m fighting equal pay disputes with employees, according to a freedom of information request lodged by employment union Unison.

Do more to support employee financial wellbeing

As the cost of living crisis deepens, people are increasingly looking for support with their finances. With a proven link between financial stress and mental and physical health, there is every reason...

Tackling the cause of quiet quitting

Everyone is talking about quiet quitting. While the phrase sounds like it’s referring to someone subtly handing in their notice, it actually describes a growing rebellion against the hustle culture of...

Most popular work perks revealed

Overtime pay has pipped a four-day week, flexible working and remote work as the most popular workplace benefit.

Working parents in England paying to go to work

Parents on low incomes often end up paying to go to work, according to research from think tank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).