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Victorinox | Celebrate, Reward, Retain - Rethinking corporate gifting
In today's workplace, where employee engagement and retention are top priorities, the role of recognition...
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'Watershed moment' | Why HR can't afford to wait for parental leave reforms
The UK's parental leave system is falling behind. HR pros can't wait for it to be fixed...
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Podcast | Head of Operations, Grant Thornton - why we introduced an Employee Benefit Trust
In June, Grant Thornton became the largest UK professional services firm to give equity units to many...
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'Absolute necessity' | International Equal Pay Day: Experts call for urgent action on pay equity
On September 18th, the world comes together to recognise International Equal Pay Day...
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Payroll paradox | Payroll professionals braced for sweeping AI changes, yet manual data processing on the rise
New data from MHR reveals manual processes surging despite AI optimism...
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‘Leading the way’ | Why are employers like Everton FC & Aviva introducing Living Pensions?
Everton FC is the first Premier League football club to adopt the voluntary standard set by the Living...
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'15 million undersaving' | The Pensions Commission is for tomorrow; employers must improve retirement education today
As the UK heads toward a savings crisis, employers must engage staff with the complex and jargon-heavy...
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'Creating trust' | The awkward realities of pay transparency
The government has indicated it wants to boost employees' rights around pay transparency. But while most...
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Parents & pay | Asda confirms 'significant' family leave enhancements - why are employers going 'above the normal'?
Asda will increase company maternity and adoptive leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, while also expanding...
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Compensation | Using EU Pay Transparency to Help Close Gender Pay Gaps
The EU Pay Transparency Directive comes into effect in 2026, marking a significant step forward in the...
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Case Study | Inside the CMA's crackdown on unfair pay practices
For the first time ever, the Competition and Markets Authority has investigated labour market manipulation...
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‘How to pull a sickie’ | Does HR need to give a toss about Glastonbury absenteeism?
Are claims of a Glasto-driven wave of sickies a legitimate cause for HR concern...
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Mind the gap | Carers Week addresses realities of leave without pay
Carers are now offered five days unpaid leave - the reality is many can't afford to take it. HR Grapevine...
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Employment Law | Pay Progression and the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Pay progression criteria forms part of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. In this article, we focus on...
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Big Interview | Why one HRD brought a 'proper' people strategy to a start-up
He's VP of people and talent at Europe's third-fastest growing company - but Tristan Hamish Mackrory...
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Flying solo | Is 'reward' HR's loneliest job?
Reward professionals are reporting heightened loneliness - HR Grapevine talks to those on the shopfloor...
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Pay & Reward | Bonuses - friend or foe of productivity?
It's bonus season - but does it really work as it used to, and can it ever truly arrest employee...
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Gender equality | Why gender pay data doesn't tell the whole story (and what to do about it)
The 4th April deadline for private sector employers over 250-staff to submit their gender pay data is...
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Compensation | Living Wage & NI Increases - Managing Salary Structure Compression
The National Living Wage is a positive step towards fairer compensation, undoubtedly increasing living...
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'A sour impression' | Why is the UK shying away from pay transparency on job ads?
As Indeed launches a TV campaign calling for pay transparency on job ads, why do so many still not carry...
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