The April 2021 uplift in the national living wage rate was more modest than has been seen previously, but some employers are struggling to keep pace with the statutory wage floor. We investigate the impact of the latest rise and what businesses hope for in future rate reviews.
From January 2010, the average earnings index was replaced by the average weekly earnings series as the Office for National Statistics' official measure of earnings growth. Here we explain how to use the statistics, and what they tell us about what is happening to pay growth.
XpertHR research looks at the current state of the UK recruitment market and provides data on key metrics that can help organisations benchmark the efficiency of their recruitment process.
Travel-related perks are often a key feature of employee benefits packages, and can range from company cars to cycle-to-work schemes, and from subsidised parking to lunch allowances.
A strong benefits package can set an organisation apart from the competition, helping it to attract new talent and retain existing employees. We look at some of the most common benefits in use, discover any changes made in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and ask employers about their main strategic focus for the next 12 months.
Employee health and wellbeing has been at the forefront of every employer's mind over the past year. We look at how this focus has changed the provision of health-related benefits.