Allbright, a global collective of women in business, has acquired Everywoman, an international learning and development organisation, to create “a global powerhouse for women’s career advancement”. The purchase of...
Read moreDetailsA global survey on pay rise alternatives has revealed the top things employees would be happy to accept if their organisation can't afford the annual wage increase. The research...
Read moreDetailsFrom unexpected staff absences to reputational damage and concerns about workforce safety, employers could be facing serious issues as a result of the UK riots. Benefits Expert spoke to...
Read moreDetailsInsurer Aviva has appointed Maiyuresh Rajah as director of investments for wealth and advice within its UK Insurance, Wealth and Retirement (IWR) business. Rajah was previously head of investment...
Read moreDetailsSetting goals is crucial for your employees; it can enhance their likelihood of success, whether through healthier eating, increased activity, or better stress management, says Bupa. It can not...
Read moreDetailsThe government has said it will repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 in its first 100 days as part of its Employment Bill changes, which were trailed...
Read moreDetailsLarge productivity gaps, income disparities and child poverty remain persistent across the UK, even though employment and wage gaps have narrowed, research has found. The research, detailed in the...
Read moreDetailsEssex County Council is the first to fund a Care England-backed employee assistance programme (EAP) to support its care sector workers. The EAP will be provided by Perkbox Vivup...
Read moreDetailsCrawford & Company, a claims management firm, has launched a working abroad policy for its employees in the UK and Northern Ireland. Employees at the firm that wish to...
Read moreDetailsHusky Finance (Husky) has partnered with Swoop Funding (Swoop) to raise awareness of the benefits of pension salary exchange for SMEs. Salary exchange is standard practice among larger employers,...
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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.
