Benefits

Employees know less about pensions than they claim, study finds

UK workers know less about their pensions than they claim, research published on Monday (21 April) shows.

No John Lewis staff bonuses for third year, despite profits

John Lewis has announced that its staff will not receive a bonus, despite a 73% jump in profits.

Minimum wage, maximum quandary

As businesses face increased flight risk on top of reducing pay pots, it's time to reimagine the entire employee value proposition.

Frontline worker dissatisfaction costs UK £14bn per year

More than three quarters (77%) of frontline workers reported they were dissatisfied with something at work, according to research by workplace operations platform Safety Culture, published on 22...

Can certain perks help attract and retain staff with disabilities?

Many companies unintentionally overlook the unique needs of employees with disabilities when planning benefits packages, despite the fact that 24% of the population lives with a disability, according...

Labour Party conference: What HR needs to know

The Labour Party conference concluded yesterday, and saw senior members of government outline further details to changes in employment law, apprenticeships, immigration and benefits.

Should we be more flexible about pay?

Earned wage access schemes are becoming an increasingly popular employee benefit. But how can HR professionals manage the risks, and implement these schemes responsibly?

“Cautious” job market as employment slowly rises

The employment rate was slightly up in the last quarter as unemployment fell, the July labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed today (13 August). Annual wage...

How can HR prevent long-term sickness at work?

John Deanfield, the government's champion for personalised prevention, told The Guardian on Tuesday (23 July) that a preventative system must be put in place to quell the number of economically...

We're heading for a summertime slump

Longer days and added home pressures can send employees spiralling into a seasonal summer slump. Providing the right benefit initiatives can go a long way.

Financial wellbeing support: Where is the boundary for employers?

The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important financial relationships. With the recent period of high inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, many workers find themselves in...

Reform UK’s manifesto: What HR needs to know 

The Reform UK party has released its manifesto – which it calls a "contract" – ahead of the general election. It focuses on immigration, tax, employment rights, DEI and small-to-medium enterprises...