Reward Analysis and Features

Analysis

Paul Jackson: The Challenges of Salary Advance Schemes

"For employers, it is a case of ‘when’ not ‘if’ to consider introducing Salary Advance Schemes to staff and the debate now centres around the most responsible way to deploy it."

Paul Jackson - Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Analysis

Nicola Ryan: Why paying the real Living Wage is a ‘no-brainer’ for employers

"Paying the real Living Wage is morally the right thing to do for socially responsible organisations but it also makes smart business sense for employers."

Nicola Ryan - Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Analysis

Sunny Lee: The art of negotiating salary and why it is important for everyone to take part

"Women, compared to men, still negotiate less or ask for less when they do, which may then lead to lower salaries and other sup-optimal career outcomes."

Sunny Lee - Friday, February 26, 2021

Analysis

Michael Doolin: What employers need to know about remuneration packages and benefits

"COVID-19 has brought the importance of benefits, particularly non-financial ones, to the forefront and is a stark reminder than in an unpredictable world, flexibility, adaptability, and reactivity are key."

Michael Doolin - Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Analysis

Rebekah Tapping: How businesses are responding to National Living Wage increases

"Employee benefits can counteract the pressures of pay increases."

Rebekah Tapping - Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Analysis

Danni Rush: Creating a diverse employee engagement scheme for a diverse workforce, the risks and rewards

"For employers, it’s important to continue supporting diversity."

Danni Rush - Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Analysis

Deborah Frost: Making reward and recognition personal

"Happy and engaged employees are up to 20 per cent more productive."

Deborah Frost - Monday, January 27, 2020

Analysis

Gail Cohen: Making the most of gift cards as an employee reward

The gift card market has grown by more than 20 per cent.

Gail Cohen - Monday, September 30, 2019

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