UK pay budgets steady for 2026
UK employers are holding salary increase budgets steady at 3.6% for 2026, in line with last year, according to WTW’s latest Salary Budget Planning survey. The findings suggest inflation...
Read moreDetailsUK employers are holding salary increase budgets steady at 3.6% for 2026, in line with last year, according to WTW’s latest Salary Budget Planning survey. The findings suggest inflation...
Read moreDetailsSupporting neurodiversity in the workplace is becoming more important than ever. Neurodiversity means recognising that people experience and interact with the world in many different ways. These differences are...
Read moreDetailsMental health issues are the leading cause of sickness in the UK, contributing to around 40.1 million lost working days each year, affecting 1.7 million employees and costing the...
Read moreDetailsUK electricity distributor UK Power Networks has partnered with Equipsme to provide GP access, physiotherapy and private diagnosis and treatment for more than 5,000 frontline employees. UK Power Networks...
Read moreDetailsGrid says that in 2026, there will be a renewed focus on supporting returns to work, alongside a stronger emphasis on prevention over cure and a sharper focus on...
Read moreDetailsThe Budget changes to salary sacrifice don’t just mean higher NI bills for employers — for some they could cause extensive administrative and legal complications. On Budget Day, the...
Read moreDetailsRemote roles remain a small proportion of the labour market, according to analysis of UK job listings, despite growing interest from jobseekers who seek flexible working arrangements. The Remote-friendly...
Read moreDetailsTowergate Employee Benefits has rebranded as Everywhen, with the new name rolling out across the business from 5 January 2026. The rebrand includes a new website and the consolidation...
Read moreDetailsEvery year, new wellbeing trends appear promising to change how we live and work. However, changes in how people think about wellbeing suggests 2026 might be different. Despite our...
Read moreDetailsIn the past, organisations have relied on fixed job architectures that define people by their roles, levels, and functions. Every decision—from compensation to performance expectations—has been tied to these...
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