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- Date:
- 19 March 2025
- Type:
- Survey analysis
The Brightmine headline measure of pay awards remains stable in the three months to the end of February 2025, confirming the downward trend in pay settlement levels.
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- Date:
- 19 March 2025
- Type:
- Survey analysis
At the start of 2025, pay awards have dropped to their lowest level since 2021 - but will this decline continue? Our latest data offers insights into expected pay deals for the year ahead and the key factors shaping them, from affordability to national insurance changes and the national minimum wage.
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- Date:
- 19 February 2025
- Type:
- Survey analysis
January is a popular month for pay awards, providing insight into where settlements are likely to sit for the year ahead. Our latest data reveals a marked slowdown in pay growth.
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- Date:
- 29 January 2025
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
We share findings from the Brightmine research programme as well as top tips and practical guidance and share a detailed run-through of what HR can be doing now to prepare for future changes to employment law legislation.
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- Date:
- 22 January 2025
- Type:
- Survey analysis
As we enter 2025, pay awards are looking like they will continue to decline after sustaining high levels for the last two years.
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- Date:
- 3 January 2025
- Type:
- News
The cost of employing low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to an analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies.
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- Date:
- 19 December 2024
- Type:
- Survey analysis
With 2024 coming to an end, we explore pay awards implemented this year and assess how settlements have varied across different sectors of the economy.
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- Date:
- 12 December 2024
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
The announcement of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increases in the October Budget has had an impact on many organisations' 2025 pay rise plans. We look at the expected effect on pay award budgets.
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- Date:
- 9 December 2024
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
Our regular update of the economy, labour market and pay-setting environment will help organisations prepare for their 2025 pay and benefits reviews.
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- Date:
- 21 November 2024
- Type:
- Survey analysis
As we approach the end of the year, pay settlement activities are drawing to a close. However, having remained stable over the last few months, all signs are now for a decline in awards when activity picks up in the new year.