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B&Q will be awarding pay rises to employees from January 2024, increasing hourly rates to £11.31 as part of a £4 million investment. At the same time, the DIY...

Both wage growth and the jobs market have slowed in the UK, according to new Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The latest labour market overview showed that between...

More than one in two (53%) of UK employees have worked while on annual leave in the past 12 months, a new study has found. These people spent an...

Parents and carers are in line for new working rights from 6 April 2024, it has been confirmed. The date was set for a number of family friendly regulations...

Almost one in two UK employees did not receive any support from their employers to help manage the cost-of-living crisis this year, up 12% from 2022, according to Unum...

Employers are failing to adequately support grieving employees at work, with one in seven people (15%) not offered any help at all following a bereavement. The study by MetLife...

The retail industry has ranked highest for supporting employee wellness in the UK. A study by Until found that the financial services and higher education sectors came second and...

Employers are increasing their investment in benefits technology platforms to support employees’ health and financial wellbeing through the cost-of-living crisis, new research has revealed. A study by Buck and...

BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) UK has gained menopause friendly accreditation for its commitment and progress in supporting the wellbeing of its workforce. The financial services provider, which...

Preparing for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is the key focus for HR professionals gearing up for the start of a new calendar year, research has...