Hot topic: Mandatory living wage

In the first all-Tory budget since 1996, chancellor George Osborne declared that "Britain deserves a pay rise". However, with the UK's productivity lagging behind other developed nations can we really...

Use intrinsic motivators to ensure compliance

Rather than using sanctions to encourage compliant behaviour, companies should focus on intrinsic motivators like recognition.

Advertised salaries at 11-month low

Advertised salaries have fallen to an 11-month low, according to research from job site Adzuna.

Employees not paid for jury service

One in 20 (5%) employers don’t pay employees for attending jury service, according to research from Churchill Home Insurance.

Will changes to childcare prove to be child's play?

Childcare voucher schemes are being phased out in favour of a government system. So how can HR engage with parents?

How to motivate warehouse logistics staff

Logistics can be a highly satisfying job, but it’s also one that requires discipline and teamwork. It’s vital for warehouse staff to feel happy at work and get on well with their colleagues, so here...

Ikea to pay the Living Wage

Ikea has become the first national retailer to commit to paying its staff the Living Wage.

Forced gender pay gap disclosure raises questions

The prime minister’s plans to force large companies to publish gender pay gap details, while broadly welcomed, have met with some queries from the business community over the effectiveness of this in...

Companies forced to reveal gender pay gap

Companies with more than 250 employees will be forced to disclose the gender pay gap in their workplaces from next year.

Budget 2015: Living wage a ‘big gamble’, says CBI

Chancellor George Osborne’s summer budget has been described as a “double-edged budget for business” by the CBI, which called the announcement of a £9 an hour compulsory living wage by 2020 a “big...

Tax-free childcare delayed until 2017

The introduction of tax-free childcare will be delayed until 2017, following a Supreme Court judgment.

Budget 2015: National living wage announced

Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to introduce a national living wage in his emergency budget.