Business conditions
New analysis has shown that 1.4 million people face the 'double jeopardy' of working in severely insecure jobs while living in privately rented accommodation.
HR is anticipating another challenging year as they play a key role in protecting the business in uncertain economic times by ensuring the right people are in the right roles, while also supporting employees sustainably through the cost-of-living crisis.
Pay settlements have risen to their highest levels for 30 years, but most still fall short of inflation. We look at how the pressure on living standards caused by the cost-of-living crisis means employers are looking at other levers to support employees.
XpertHR's Sheila Attwood sets the scene for 2023 pay reviews with a look at the economic and labour market background before sharing the results of our latest pay forecasts research.
In the face of a tight labour market and record high inflation, pay settlements have risen to their highest levels for 30 years. But with inflation easing and the economy faltering, we look at likely pay rises over the coming 12 months.
Sheila Attwood shares the latest figures on annual pay reviews, while Penne Cecil Hutton addresses how to benchmark pay and benefits when things are moving so quickly.
Practical guidance for HR on measures that some employers may be able to take to avoid redundancies due to economic conditions; including reducing hours, redeploying staff and options for making longer-term efficiencies.
Our 19th annual survey of the HR function reports on key metrics for the profession, including the ratio of HR practitioners to employees and budgets for HR activities.
XpertHR surveyed organisations on workforce planning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and found that, generally, employers remain confident in the overall business outlook for the year ahead.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to business conditions.