The shortlist of nominees has been unveiled for the 2026 Employee Benefits Awards, an annual recognition of corporate excellence in achieving employee engagement and well-being in the workplace. The winners will be announced at the celebratory gala dinner on March 25, taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel in central London. This year’s shortlist, published…
In a move likely to stir up a lot of debate and discussion, the UK government has announced plans to press ahead with regulations requiring large employers to disclose their pay gaps for employees from different ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities. The decision comes in the wake of mounting social justice movements and campaigns…
A recent webinar, held on Thursday, provided in-depth insights into the topic of statutory sick pay, underlining its importance in the payroll landscape. The event also shed light on the future direction of payroll, emphasizing the critical changes brought about by digital transformation. The webinar brought together various payroll professionals, labor law experts, and human…
In a world grappling with the economic aftermath of a global pandemic, new data shows a slight increase in pay deals, fostering cautious optimism in the business sector. However, with significant economic challenges still looming, financial analysts are still maintaining a restrained outlook. This recent development comes amid a year of economic upheaval caused by…
British supermarket giant, Tesco, has recently announced a commendable 5.1% pay rise for its staff, a welcome decision that will impact more than 300,000 employees across the UK, based on accumulative data from various online sources. Identified as the UK’s largest private employer, Tesco confirmed the decision on Wednesday which it said, follows negotiations between…
London Underground Tube drivers have decided to defer their forthcoming strike action follow-up dialogues with executive representatives, giving millions of travelers temporary relief. The representatives of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) workers’ union and Transport for London (TFL) had been in continuous discussion over issues such as night shift patterns, working conditions, workload and…
Several highly-regarded UK employers have been called out by the government for underpaying National Minimum Wage (NMW) to their employees. They are among 191 employers identified by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as falling short on their obligations to ensure workers receive at least the statutory minimum wage. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial…