Unison demands higher fuel allowance for public sector workers

Trade union Unison has called on the government to increase mileage rates for public sector staff who rely on their cars for work.

Salary transparency in job ads reaches six year low

The number of job ads where salary is advertised has decreased during 2022, reaching its lowest level in the last six years.

Co-op launches fertility leave policy for 60,000 employees

Co-op has rolled out its new fertility treatment policies for employees and their partners who are going through the process.

An end to the pay taboo - how to personalise employee compensation

At a time of stagflation and worries over cost of living and utility bill shock, it’s natural that many of us will be looking at our compensation packages and checking whether we’re receiving the...

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.