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UK business travellers say employer could do more to ensure safety
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UK business travellers say employer could do more to ensure safety

Six in ten (60%) UK business travellers believe their employer could do more to ensure their safety while travelling for work, according to a new Opinium survey of 500 business travellers, commissioned by World Travel Protection.

HR 5 days ago
UK businesses save over £40K/month with flexible workforce
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UK businesses save over £40K/month with flexible workforce

New data from Fiverr’s third annual UK Future Workforce Index reveals that over a third (35%) of UK businesses are saving over £40,000 per month by turning to freelancers – with the average monthly saving exceeding £33,000 – highlighting the hard value of workforce flexibility in today’s challenging economic climate.

HR 5 days ago
Britian’s SMEs forced to wear more ‘hats’ as workforce shrinks
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Britian’s SMEs forced to wear more ‘hats’ as workforce shrinks

New research from Virgin Media O2 Business reveals small and medium sized enterprise (SME) directors are spending an average of 10 hours per working week on tasks outside of their core expertise, as recent ONS data shows falling UK employment levels.   

HR 6 days ago
Support, not surveillance: office returns done right
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Support, not surveillance: office returns done right

Office use across Europe has returned to around 70% of pre-pandemic levels, prompting businesses to rethink how they bring employees back into physical workplaces. Many are investing in technology that encourages collaboration, streamlines operations and supports sustainability goals.

HR 1 week ago
The benefits of salary transparency for both employers and employees
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The benefits of salary transparency for both employers and employees

Ask a Brit how much they earn, and you’re likely to be met with awkward laughter or a change of subject. But while we’re famously tight-lipped about pay, that cultural discretion is being quietly eroded, at least on job ads. In fact, UK employers are now leading the way in Europe when it comes to salary transparency in job postings.

HR 2 weeks ago
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Over half of UK companies name employee benefits as a top financial challenge

Against an ever-changing economic backdrop, UK companies have cited employee benefits costs as a pressing challenge, according to Gallagher’s Workforce Trends Report. The report also found that organisations are looking to adapt their benefit strategies to address economic pressures and the diverse needs and expectations of their workforce.

HR 2 weeks ago
Legal pitfalls every startup founder should know
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Legal pitfalls every startup founder should know

Launching a startup is a complex and multifaceted process that involves more than just ideas, technology, and interpersonal relationships. It also includes legal aspects that should be addressed from the very beginning. Mistakes made in the early stages can be costly – ranging from loss of control over the business to legal disputes with partners or investors.

HR 3 weeks ago
Fewer than two-thirds of employers ‘very confident’ in pension compliance
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Fewer than two-thirds of employers ‘very confident’ in pension compliance

Less than two-thirds (57%) of employers are ‘very confident’ that their pension scheme is compliant with automatic enrolment regulations, according to new research by Towergate Employee Benefits. This is leaving businesses open to the possibility of non-compliance notices and fines.

HR 4 weeks ago
Delaying pay rises is leading to staff turnover
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Delaying pay rises is leading to staff turnover

Nearly half of business leaders have seen an increase in employee turnover after delaying pay rises for professionals and white-collar workers, according to new research from global talent solutions business Robert Walters.

HR 4 weeks ago
How building trust can help leaders mitigate workplace stress
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How building trust can help leaders mitigate workplace stress

In today's fast-paced and often high-pressure work environment, stress has become part of working life. So, what can leaders do to mitigate its impact on their teams? One very effective yet often overlooked way to reduce workplace stress is by building trust.

HR 1 month ago
Forget quiet quitting, are your employees ‘quiet cracking’ at work?
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Forget quiet quitting, are your employees ‘quiet cracking’ at work?

Whilst quiet quitting might be a healthy boundary-setting response to overwork, the latest workplace phenomenon, ‘quiet cracking’, describes a much more troubling deterioration of the employee-employer relationship.

HR 1 month ago
Sage 50 Evolves with AI Automation to Power the Future of UK SMBs
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Sage 50 Evolves with AI Automation to Power the Future of UK SMBs

Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced major enhancements that bring AI-driven insights, automation, and seamless connectivity to Sage 50 customers in the UK. Sage 50 has just become more powerful, connected, and secure while preserving the features SMBs know and trust.

HR 1 month ago
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Only 4 in 10 employees thought understand their employee benefits

The latest research from Towergate Employee Benefits shows that only 39% of employers believe their employees have a good understanding of the full range of employee benefits provided.

HR 1 month ago
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International HR day: 12 months in review – how can SMEs stay ahead of changes?

As we mark International HR Day on 20th May, we reflect on a whirlwind year that has redefined the function of global HR. From updates to employment law and return to office debates to shifting visa policies for international hires and mounting compliance pressures, in just 12 months, HR leaders have had a significant influx of changes to respond to.

HR 1 month ago
UK small business employment drops sharply, reversing growth streak
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UK small business employment drops sharply, reversing growth streak

According to the latest Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, small business employment in the UK with one to nine employees fell by 24,900 jobs, a 0.59% drop from March, ending four consecutive months of growth. Total employment for businesses with 1-9 employees is now at 4.2 million.

HR 1 month ago
The power of community in supporting mental wellbeing
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The power of community in supporting mental wellbeing

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there’s a growing recognition that wellbeing in the workplace isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a business essential.

HR 1 month ago
335K fewer employees on PAYE payroll since Autumn Budget
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335K fewer employees on PAYE payroll since Autumn Budget

The latest research from The Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), reveals that since Labour’s Autumn Statement in October 2024, the number of PAYE staff in the UK has fallen by -334,748, equivalent to -67,000 people going off the books every month as businesses battle to reduce overheads under the strain of increased staffing costs.

HR 1 month ago
Four day week set to take over by 2030
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Four day week set to take over by 2030

With almost half (48%) of UK companies now offering a four-day working week, new research from hybrid meeting technology leader Owl Labs reveals that UK workplaces are on the brink of a major shakeup in working patterns. Employees aren’t just embracing shorter weeks; they expect the four-day model to become standard in the next five years.

HR 1 month ago
Why employee benefits should evolve with the times
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Why employee benefits should evolve with the times


These numbers might get you rethinking employee benefits: nearly three-quarters of American workers would accept a slightly lower salary in exchange for better healthcare benefits. In the UK, 98% of employees actively use supermarket discounts offered through their benefits package, saving an average of £725 per year. Notice a pattern? The takeaway is that employees value benefits that provide real, lasting impact.

HR 1 month ago
Colleagues not doing jobs properly makes staff angriest at work
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Colleagues not doing jobs properly makes staff angriest at work

Nearly half (49%) of employees said that people that are perceived not to be doing their job properly is the thing that makes them angriest at work according to a new survey.

HR 1 month ago

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