High living costs are pushing retirement further out of reach for UK workers, with a growing number believing they will never be able to afford to stop working, according...
Read moreDetailsIn a year marked by global volatility, impending legislative change in the UK, and evolving workforce demands, HR professionals are being pulled in more directions than ever. Staying ahead...
Read moreDetailsChancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £29 billion NHS funding boost to help cut patient waiting lists, modernise care, and improve patient access. Speaking in the House of Commons...
Read moreDetailsThe government’s Pension Schemes Bill has been introduced to parliament today to “ensure savers get good returns for each pound they save, and drive investment into the economy”. The...
Read moreDetailsThe vast majority (93 per cent) of LGBTQ+ individuals want advice about their retirement options, but a third would be reluctant to seek this from their employer, according to...
Read moreDetailsIsio has connected its first pension scheme to the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem. The consultancy and pensions administrator joins a growing number of pension firms that have started linking their...
Read moreDetailsAs the government moved forward with its plans to overhaul the DC workplace pension sector this week, concerns have been raised that the “reserved powers” included in the plans...
Read moreDetailsGovernment research into the use of ‘benefits in kind’ perks by employers has prompted experts to warn that tax breaks that apply to a number of these benefits could...
Read moreDetailsPension salary sacrifice schemes could be for the chop as changes are “firmly on the agenda” ahead of the next Budget, a former pensions minister has warned. The warning...
Read moreDetailsWorkplace savers could see their pension outcomes improve as 17 of the largest UK workplace pension providers have signed the Mansion House Accord. Under the agreement, pension providers plan...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
