TUC and FSB call on Government to fund short-term wage subsidies

The Government must set up a fund for companies moving to short-term wages and temporary lay-offs in order to support 600,000 workers a year, according to the TUC and the Federation of Small...

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Benefits take on greater importance for employees in uncertain economic times

Almost two fifths of employees (39%) think benefits have become more important to them in the current economic instability.

Single care voucher could be raised in Parliamentary debate on best support for carers

Parliament will today debate the best ways to value and support carers and employers have urged an immediate re-examination in support of a single care voucher offering tax and national insurance...

Tesco graduate recruits can earn six figures by age 25

Graduates at Tesco have the potential to earn a total of £140,000 after only four years service.

Access salary, earnings and fringe benefits data with CELRE

CELRE specialises in the publication of salary surveys and pay data. Our data allows you to spot check salary rates using our online job pricing service and to carry out full-scale pay and benefit...

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Travel expenses and fringe benefits are casualties of budget cuts

Employers plan to reduce travel, fringe benefits and the opportunity to work over time as budgets are cut in recession.

Staff don't talk to their manager when they feel stressed at work

Less than a third (30%) of employees would discuss the stresses of their job with their manager.

Could HR justify its stance on rewards?

Is 'reward for failure' a result of the failure of HR directors?

Financial sector sees massive drop in job vacancies since January last year

There were 64% fewer job vacancies in the financial sector in January 2009 than in January 2008.

Housing association staff pay rises drop by almost a third

The reward expectations for housing association staff has dropped by 30% in the past six months.

Booths' skills and guidance pack aims to prepare pre-retirement staff for life after work

Food and drink retailer Booths is to offer information, skills and guidance for staff approaching retirement age to prepare them for life after work.

No pay rise or bonus for Royal Bank of Scotland staff associated with 2008 losses

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group announced it will not award pay increases or bonuses to staff associated with the 'major losses' of 2008.