You've been tasked with reviewing your organisation’s employee benefits package and benchmarking it externally to see how you compare against the market. If you're new to this process, it might seem a bit daunting. In this article, we share some ideas on how to gather external data for benefits benchmarking. What is benefits benchmarking? Benchmarking allows you to regularly review your benefits, ensuring they stay competitive, appealing to employees, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. 1. Existing network A good place to start is by asking…
Unlocking the full potential of payroll data is more than just a backend function; it can revolutionise your business. As companies aim to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction, the significance of payroll data has grown tremendously. This is particularly evident in the Payroll Statistics Report 2024 by the CIPP. We’ve reviewed the report and are eager to share our key findings and discuss how you can utilise this data to drive growth and support your workforce. Harnessing the power of payroll data The CIPP Payroll…
Calling on dark arts to resurrect pay document for your past employees? That tricky admin need haunt you no more, employee self-service is alive and kicking. Check out how we’re making past pay documents even more accessible, saving you bags of time on admin. When employees leave it’s all tears, cake, and a bob or two in a handwritten card. Then bam, emails deleted, gone with the wind, like it all never happened. In between the goodbye hugs and well wishes no one is…
The government has introduced the WorkWell pilot, a £64 million initiative designed to offer tailored work and health support across 15 areas in England. Announced by the DWP and DHSC, WorkWell is aimed at helping individuals with health conditions stay in or return to work by connecting them with local services such as physiotherapy, counselling, and employment advice, providing a support system to enhance both health and work life. The pilots will launch in regions including Greater Manchester, Cornwall, and areas of London, impacting around…
As Labour have now been elected we have an updated article following the King's Speech. Find it here. Or you can read our latest employment law guide. As the July 4 General Election has now passed, organisations that employ people are bracing for significant upheaval. As it stands, Parliament is prorogued, and dissolved from 31 May. A legislative nightmare: what’s at stake for HR? The snap election means many Private Members' Bills previously adopted by the Government hang in the balance. With only half of…
…is a slogan first used by LGBTQ+ activists back in the 1990s which continues to be used today. It’s an expression used to express frustration and disappointment in the way the people from the queer community continue to be discriminated against and poorly treated today. One of the main challenges when suffering from discrimination is the impact on the person's mental health. This includes the impact on the LGBTQIA+ community which we discuss here, but there are of course mental health consequences for those who have…
The UK has seen a rise of 1-in-3 couples choosing a mid-week wedding during the past seven years, with the most popular day being Thursday. Couples are shunning the traditional Saturday as they seek to save money, secure availability for key roles (such as photographers and catering), and take advantage of cut-price deals. With this trend only set to continue, companies can be inundated during the summer months with employees asking for time off work for their wedding, or to attend another wedding as a…
In January 2024, the government unveiled a series of measures aimed at streamlining and modernising the tax system, with a heavy emphasis on technology to boost productivity within the public sector. One stand-out? The mandate for payrolling benefits in kind, effective April 2026. This bold move aims to simplify tax procedures, cut administrative red tape, and propel businesses into the digital age of payroll processing. Let's dive into the details and unpack what this means for UK employers. When does the switch to mandatory payrolling…
Employees who are UK based and on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave will probably be relishing the chance to get out and about with the family. Unless they are nearly ready to return, they probably aren’t thinking too much about work. But actually, as anyone who has taken an extended break from work knows, it can be daunting to return and pick up the reins as if nothing has happened. That’s where KIT (keeping in touch) days can come into their…
What should you do if an employee has been charged with a serious criminal offence for something that has happened outside of the workplace? Can you terminate their employment on the grounds that they will no longer be available for work? And what about the reputational risk to your business? Each case should be decided on its own merits and in some situations, it may be fair to dismiss an employee. However, there’s no automatic right to dismiss an employee because they’ve been charged with…
