Almost two-thirds of parents report concerns about their children's mental health. It’s a big worry for parents that can affect their work life. But there is a lot employers...
Read moreDetailsExisting employee rights to request a four day week in the form of compressed hours could be strengthened by the government in the coming months, according to reports. Currently,...
Read moreDetailsThe NHS will start offering health MOTs to workplaces across the UK for the first time as part of government efforts to boost early interventions and improve the nation’s...
Read moreDetailsNearly two thirds (65 percent) of UK employers say that educational qualifications are becoming less important when hiring, according to research by hiring platform Indeed. Data showed that 52...
Read moreDetailsEmployees are increasingly using in-app rewards to cover essentials rather than to treat themselves, according to an analysis of more than 10,000 users on the YuLife app. Staff are...
Read moreDetailsStandard Life Master Trust has been chosen to be a ‘safe haven’ provider for thousands of defrauded pension savers. The pension provider will run a new scheme for pension...
Read moreDetailsBoutique hotel Malmaison Dundee has partnered with a city gift card scheme to reward staff working at the 91-bedroom hotel and boost the local economy. The employer will start...
Read moreDetailsFree childcare funding is being expanded to cover nine-month-old children from September 2024, but a think tank has warned that many working parents may still be unaware of the...
Read moreDetailsPrime minister Keir Starmer has “laid the groundwork for tax rises” with talk of a “painful” October Budget, according to financial experts. Starmer said that since taking office, the...
Read moreDetailsONS figures have confirmed that average household spending is down in real terms as people tighten their belts in response to cost of living pressures. This widespread drop in...
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Seasoned professionals examine the challenges and innovations in today’s employee benefits, reward and HR sector. Every episode, they will unbox a key issue and unpack what it really means for employers and how they can tackle it.
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.
