Flexible benefits, not growth, are main business concern, finds Thomsons research

Employers are putting growth plans on the back-burner, focusing on organisational change and re-structuring their employee benefits schemes, according to the 8th Employee Rewards Watch Report from...

HR salary outlook brighter, despite tough times, says CMI

At 12%, labour turnover in the HR profession is higher than the national average of 10.5%, according to the National Management Salary survey from the CMI and XpertHR, published yesterday.

Put employee wellness at the centre of what you do

The recession has put inescapable pressure on employers to do more with less, creating a situation where it is our people who provide our competitive advantage. At the same time, when business...

Pay deals are increasing, according to IDS

Most pay deals are being awarded at or above 2%, according to the latest data from the Incomes Data Service.

Westfield Health acquires PatientChoice

Health cash plan provider Westfield Health has announced it is acquiring the business of PatientChoice, which administers, markets and sells health insurance products.

Ways to be level-headed about stress

It is a tough time to be an employee. Having just weathered the worst recession since the 1930s, British workers are bracing themselves for another wave of cutbacks and redundancies.

Childcare voucher standards body opens for business

Tomorrow will see the launch of The Childcare Voucher Providers Association (CVPA), the industry body to represent Employer Supported Childcare providers and to promote best practice within the...

No expenses spared

Most employees in the UK are not inherently dishonest. Many, if asked, would say they do ‘an honest day’s work’.

Budget aftermath: not so fleet?

Company car providers have warned employers of the ramifications of yesterday's Budget on company fleets.

Will Hutton's report into fair pay in the public sector receives mixed reception

Will Hutton has missed ‘a golden opportunity’ to inject a strong element of fairness into public sector pay, according to trade union Unite.

Will Hutton's review on public sector pay calls for transparency

Will Hutton has published the Final Report of his Independent Review into Fair Pay in the Public Sector, along with his recommendations to the Government, calling for stronger performance related pay...

GPs won't receive a pay rise until after 2012, but can award pay increases to lower-earning employees

An employment agreement for general practitioners means no increase to their pay, but will allow them to give pay rises to their staff.