Budgets Archives

Noura Dadzie: Why is salary transparency so important for HR?

Oct 2, 2024 | 0

Noura Dadzie highlights that in the vast majority of cases, job descriptions do not provide the one thing job seekers desperately want to see: salary expectations.

Four tips on how to navigate maternity leave as a business owner

Sep 5, 2024 | 0

Balancing the demands of motherhood with entrepreneurship can be a complex challenge, especially when it comes to taking maternity leave.

Brightmine – What you need to manage and evolve your compensation strategy

May 8, 2024 | 0

For a compensation strategy to succeed in the era of the employee, it not only needs to be managed, it needs to evolve. This checklist covers what you need to manage and evolve your employee compensation strategy.

OECD job markets remain tight though inflation is hitting real wages

Jul 13, 2023 | 0

A recent report highlights a concerning trend of real wages dropping in nearly all OECD countries, as nominal hourly wages fail to keep pace with inflation.

Inflation drives real wages down and labour taxes up

Apr 26, 2023 | 0

While nominal wages have increased, high inflation across the OECD has caused wages to decline in real terms, resulting in a double blow for workers.

A quarter of a million UK SMEs are teetering on the edge

Mar 20, 2023 | 0

Despite the Chancellor’s Budget promising 12 new investment zones to help kickstart the UK economy, more than a quarter of a million UK SMEs are still teetering on the edge.

Are remote workers getting their salaries slashed?

Feb 8, 2023 | 0

UK business leaders are considering decreasing the salaries of employees that work remotely full-time, new research by Velocity Smart Technology has found.

Only senior pay is rising above inflation

Jan 30, 2023 | 0

The average pay rise for below-management level is 5 percent – almost half of the current inflation rate!

Half of tech workers preparing for layoffs

Jan 27, 2023 | 0

Why are we seeing some of the highest layoffs in tech history?

Should remote workers receive lower salaries?

Jan 24, 2023 | 0

One in ten businesses interviewed in a recent report said they would decrease the salary of home workers.

Inflation is likely to continue outstripping pay in 2023, research finds

Jan 17, 2023 | 0

“The cost-of-living crisis will continue to be front of mind for many pay setters as the turmoil of 2022 continues unabated into the new year.” What kinds of support will employees need?

Half of workers concerned about cost of Christmas against stagnating salaries

Dec 20, 2022 | 0

More than half of UK workers (51%) are feeling more worried about affording Christmas this year, according to a survey from Reed.

Your employees may be looking for a new job in the new year

Dec 9, 2022 | 0

Why are so many employees reporting they are looking for a new job in the New Year? And, what can employers do to retain top talent?

What makes a good work Christmas party?

Dec 6, 2022 | 0

With the festivities around the corner, new research reveals the most loved and loathed elements of the work Christmas party for businesses to take note of.