Pay and reward

Who is on strike in March and April 2024?

Find out who is striking, why, and what services will be affected in our round-up.

17% of large firms don’t report their gender pay gap, CIPD reveals

Nearly a fifth (17%) of organisations that employ more than 250 people have not reported their gender pay gap, CIPD research has revealed.

M&S doubles parental leave and increases pay

M&S has enhanced its parental leave policy and launched a new retail pay offer.

HR salaries predicted to rise in 2023

HR professionals could be in for a pay rise this year, according to the latest Robert Walters Salary Survey.

Average UK worker thinks 9% pay rise is fair for 2023

UK employees on average consider a raise of 9% to be a fair pay award for 2023, according to research.

Cryptocurrency and the metaverse: the future of payroll?

The metaverse is set to change how we live and play, but how will it change how we work and how we are paid?

Employees using cost of living to leverage better salary

Workers across the UK are using the cost of living crisis to negotiate better pay from their employers.

Employee ownership hits record high

A record number of employee owned businesses have been created in the last twelve months.

CIPD forecasts major job exodus into 2023

Over 6 million (6.5 million) people plan to quit their jobs in the next 12 months according to new research from the CIPD, an increase from this time last year.

Can we scrap our employee bonus scheme?

If an employer wishes to remove an existing scheme, they should proceed with caution.