Employers must act now over changes to taxation of post-termination payments

From the 6 April, organisations will need to withhold income tax rates of up to 50% when making post-termination payments to employees.

A matter of life and death: longevity and pensions

In 1980 a 65-year-old Englishman had a one in 1,000 chance of living to be 100 years old. Just 30 years later, this figure has increased to one in 100. But although increased life expectancy is great...

Half of SMEs do not offer employee benefits

Almost half of businesses with a turnover of less than 1 million do not offer benefits to their employees, according to recent research.

Bank bonus regulations take effect as confident City begins 2011

As the City returns to work after the New Year Bank Holiday, European regulations over bonuses for bank employees have taken effect.

Decision time over pensions enrolment as regulations draw nearer

2011 is "decision time" for organisations over the automatic enrolment of employees into a pension scheme, according to Towers Watson.

Hutton pension review: NAPF recommends average salary method

Public sector pensions should be based on a worker's average salary over the course of his or her working life rather than their salary upon retirement, according to an industry body.

The top five reasons employees book emergency childcare

Well, it's that time of year again! Maybe it's just part of the national psyche, but we always seem mildly surprised by all the inconveniences and disruptions the British winter brings with it. It's...

One in 4 employees fake expense claims, says new report

A quarter of UK workers have lied on expense paperwork in order to increase the size of their claim, according to a new report.

Finance Bill increases flexibility over use of pensions savings

Rules over the use of pensions savings will be relaxed under newly drafted legislation.

Wages increase at half the rate during 2010

Figures released today have suggested that average pay has increased at half the rate in 2010 compared to 2009 in both public and private sectors.

HR professionals hate Christmas shopping the most

HR professions hate Christmas shopping more than any other profession, according to a recent survey.

Managers prefer bonus to promotion as Christmas present from boss

Research by the Institute of Leadership and Management has suggested that UK managers view a bonus as the "ideal Christmas present", rather than a promotion.