Salary sacrifice has sealed benefits
Salary sacrifice is becoming more popular in the green movement. Thom Groot charts the development of salary sacrifice schemes as the UK moves towards net zero and how employers can benefit from them. Salary Sacrifice Schemes are a long-standing tool that is popular with both employees and employers. They offer a tax efficient way for […]
Why social mobility leads to greater productivity and growth
New research shows that greater social mobility in the workplace could improve productivity and the economy as a whole. Sarah Atkinson explains that it’s time for employers and HR professionals to do something about this. Few would dispute that PS19 billion could give our economy the boost it desperately needs. According to a recent study […]
Why 2025 is a year of workforce leadership paradox
Who said that leadership is easy? No one will in 2025. The complexity of managing and building a team is increasing due to a number of factors, including technology and government legislation. This will lead to the following trends in leadership. Conscious Intuition Artificial Intelligence, as in the last few years, will continue to drive […]
Why cost savings alone cannot be the basis for a fair redundancy
Daniel Peyton examines why employers cannot rely solely on the financial impact of higher national insurance contributions or a higher minimum wage to justify a fair redundancy. Recently, 82 CEOs from the UK’s biggest retailers sent a letter to Rachel Reeves informing her that her budget measures would “create a cumulative burden that would make […]
What are the remaining obstacles in women’s career?
In France and the UK gender-based discrimination at work has been illegal since the 1970s, but pay inequality is still a problem in both countries. The Equality and Human Rights Commission found that one in nine (11%) mothers in England, Scotland and Wales had been dismissed, forced to make redundant, or treated in a way […]
Marketing agencies’ top coping strategies
In the fast-paced marketing world of today, HR professionals are faced with unique challenges which can affect employee satisfaction and workflow. We explore the most common HR challenges faced by marketing agencies, and provide strategies for managing them. 1. High Employee Turnover Challenge High turnover rates are a common problem for marketing agencies as employees […]
The majority of employees do not expect Christmas bonuses
The majority of employees (60%) do not expect a Christmas bonus this year, and only 8% are expecting a larger payout. According to a survey by employee benefits provider Zest, 44% of respondents are not expecting a pay rise next year due to the increase in employer’s national insurance contributions announced as part of the […]
After a slow year, wages are rising at a rapid pace
After a slow-growing year, wages are increasing faster than expected. This is according to the data released today (17th December). The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) figures showed that the average annual increase in employee earnings in the three-month period ending October 2024 was 5.2%. The Labour Market Overview, UK: Dec 2024, published in the […]
Why HR must tackle false performers at work
New research suggests that HR teams, particularly in public sector organisations, need to improve their strategies for identifying and managing false performers. Sometimes referred to as ‘organisational charlatans’, these individuals present themselves as highly competent but often fail to deliver, negatively impacting colleagues and organisational productivity. The study, conducted by the University of Birmingham, Bournemouth […]
Return to Work: Stopping employees from being stuck with ‘temporary adjustments’
To avoid employees becoming stuck in unreasonable adjustments, you must manage the return to work situation, the change of duties and employee expectations. Dr Bernard Yew writes. Any occupational health professional knows that reasonable adjustments are essential to helping people with disabilities remain at work. If the situation is not managed proactively, the adjustment can […]