Executive pay
Senior partner criticises high pay for new lawyers
Senior partner at Pinsent Masons Richard Foley says six-figure salaries for newly qualified lawyers are unsustainable.
The impact of Covid-19 on senior executives’ contracts
Senior executives' relationship with new employers is changing as they look to safeguard their positions against a background of instability.
Covid-19 crisis behind rapid boardroom changes at property firms
There has been a sharp rise in boardroom changes at UK property companies over the past six months in response to the coronavirus crisis.
‘Maximum wage’ would fund pay rise for low earners
More than half of the public (54%) would support the introduction of a ‘maximum wage’ in order to tackle excessive...
Febrile mood will lead to sackings, whistleblowing and disputes
As the UK heads into a worrying winter, Charlie Thompson examines the risks for senior teams as they manage the...
Deloitte partners to take major pay cut
Partners at professional services giant Deloitte in the UK are set for a 17% pay cut because of the Covid-19 pandemic's impact.
‘Love contracts’? Managing personal relationships at work
While the coronavirus lockdown may have cooled some simmering office romances over recent months, it’s well known that many personal...
Why service agreements matter in the Covid-19 era
Too often service agreements only attract attention when employers are contemplating dismissal or selling the business. They deserve more attention, writes Dean Fuller.
Short-term executive pay cuts won’t solve high pay culture
Temporary pay cuts taken by chief executives during the coronavirus pandemic won’t solve excessive pay and bonus culture, according to...
Pay rise budgets axed as employers slash costs
Insurance, banking and financial services among sectors where pay and conditions are least affected by Covid-19 pandemic.
Reducing CEO pay ‘would fund significant pay rises for low earners’
Reducing top executives’ pay by 3% could fund a median pay rise of £2k for FTSE 350 companies’ lowest earners.
Construction, automotive and hospitality firms reopen sites
Construction giant Taylor Wimpey, which has announced a phased reopening of its building sites from Monday 4 May, is among...
Rules for furloughed directors ‘muddled and contradictory’
The government has been accused of providing conflicting advice over what activities directors can carry out while furloughed.
One in four FTSE 100 bosses has taken a pay cut
One in four bosses of FTSE 100 companies has taken a pay cut during the coronavirus crisis, according to research...
Directors’ rights and responsibilities under CJRS
On 4 April HM Revenue and Customs published new guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Up until now,...
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