Pay & benefits

Some frontline sectors such as childcare are often assumed to be 'too difficult' to implement flexible working. But almost any profession can embrace it.

Ruth Christy and Paul Fontes highlight the issues concerning whistleblowing and look at developments in the financial services sector.

According to the latest report by job search engine Adzuna, this growth signals renewed employer confidence as the year closes.

Employers are taking early action ahead of the introduction of new employment rights legislation, a new study shows.

A new report from the Low Pay Commission (LPC) estimates that around 371,000 people were underpaid in April 2024.

As the year draws to a close, Zoe Woolacott reviews how pay awards have tracked throughout 2024 and compares them to previous years.

With Christmas just a matter of days away, John Mullally asks employers to consider their financial and mental wellbeing provisions.   

Is the standard practice of asking employees to take annual leave over the Christmas period still appropriate in the modern workplace?

The UK rate of inflation has hit its highest level in eight months, rising to 2.6% in the year to November.

Over the past five years, these schemes have undergone significant evolution, particularly in areas like electric vehicles, and now solar panel installation.

Most employees (60%) are not expecting a Christmas bonus, while just 8% anticipate a bigger payout this year.

European executive incentive programmes are increasingly being linked to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics.

Calculations for holiday entitlement and pay could change for companies whose holiday year starts from January 2025.

UK employers are expected to continue reducing their salary budgets next year, new research from WTW finds.

The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, data from Indeed indicates.