Britain isn’t booming – could a wider good work agenda help?
In the context of crises and precarity, there are actions that employers can take to better support people’s lives and help bring back Britain’s ‘boom’
Why now is the time to make salary transparency a legal requirement
The UK needs to be more progressive and make salary transparency a priority
Key takeaways for employers from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget Statement
The back to work budget sets out to boost economic activity in the UK and will impact HR professionals
Five ways to improve financial wellbeing without the battle for budget
Even with limited budget, there are ways that companies can get creative in ensuring the long-term financial wellbeing of their employees
Why ‘fake flexibility’ just won’t cut it for working mums
Cultural change is needed to free the potential of working mothers; eliminating bias and encouraging flexibility.
If you don’t support financial wellbeing in 2023, you’re not supporting employee wellbeing at all
Money-related stress is rife as the cost-of-living crisis continues, but employers can educate their people on how to improve their financial wellbeing.
Weathering a recession with reward and recognition
What can employers do in terms of reward and recognition as the UK spirals into a recession?
Cost-of-living crisis: Only 5% believe their employer is doing enough
With the worst financial depression in 30 years, now is the time for organisations to offer employees a helping hand
Mastering the psychology of employee engagement
Psychology is pivotal to employee engagement, and if there is one thing great leaders understand, it’s how to motivate and inspire people in the workplace.
The importance of personalised support in employee benefits
Christine Husbands argues that companies need to seek out providers offering personalised employee benefits support if they want to fully support their staff.
Will Goldman Sachs’ unlimited holiday harm wellbeing?
Will unlimited leave tackle the company’s work-life balance struggle or will it just make things worse?
Financial wellbeing: Should salary-linked savings be made an opt-out product like pensions?
HR can help employees better manage their money with salary saving schemes, but should these be opt-out products?
Communicating benefits to help staff with the cost of living
Making sure your employees are fully aware of the benefits you offer can help lead them through the cost of living squeeze.
Financial wellbeing: Examining the ‘on-the-fence’ cohort
Research shows that some employees are fence-sitting when it comes to taking up financial wellbeing support – yet they may benefit more than most
The pregnancy challenges that employers often ignore – and what to do about it
Being an expectant parent can be challenging but many organisations are simply not doing enough to help those employees with pregnancy complications
Why employees don’t want to talk about money in 2022
Research shows that employers are the last people employees want to discuss money with. How can HR encourage them to be more open about their finances?
Why do employers underestimate employee money worries?
Finances are tight for everyone but employers are not seeing the bigger picture. Perhaps it is time for HR to refocus on monetary benefits and rewards.
What do we know about employee experience in 2022?
Employee experience is the holy grail for organisations in 2022 so what are the most important considerations for HR to ensure it doesn’t get downgraded
How CSR and employee benefits are a match made in heaven
Bring together your rewards and CSR policies to create a happier workforce
The bank of HR: How to build employees’ financial resilience
In the last year, many people have realised too late the importance of having emergency savings but not everyone is finance-savvy. Here’s how HR can help
