Charting the increasingly unimpressive John Lewis bonus
The John Lewis bonus has now reached its lowest position since 1954, at five per cent, as challenging” trading conditions eroded the once envy-inducing benefit.
Tag: Benefits
Demand for flexible working among UK employees is on the rise
A recent study has found that the majority of UK employees would appreciate being offered flexible working, with many now preferring this option to a pay rise.
Breaking the link between financial stress and mental illness
By Staff writer
Recent studies have shown mental health and financial stability are closely linked, with financial stress costing the UK economy £121bn and 18m working hours in lost productivity every year.
Booking tool benefits when arranging company travel for staff
By Staff writer
How does your company book business travel” Is it each traveller to him or herself Or do you have a PA or someone in HR who looks after everything?
The jobs millennials want the most (and here’s how to attract them)
By Staff writer
More bosses are looking into the types of jobs millennials want as they become the most sought-after workers in today’s job market. And, based on my own experiences, I?m really not surprised.
British employees reveal most desired workplace perks
As the trend of job satisfaction continues to grow across the country, UK employees have revealed the workplace perks they desire the most.
Autumn Statement 2016: A 500-word summary for entrepreneurs and SME business owners
Chancellor Philip Hammond has just given his first Budget address in the Autumn Statement 2016 speech, and here are the most important developments for business leaders.
Staff loyalty is falling, but Great British Bake Off shows it’s still valuable
Last week’s news wasn’t dominated by goings on in the Palace of Westminster, but, in fact, by events surrounding a large white marquee in the picturesque English countryside.
Let’s hope naming and shaming closes the book on deplorable minimum wage abuses
There are plenty of things most of us are glad have been consigned to the history books, but it appears some company owners still have their feet firmly in the past when it comes to getting a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
The apparent solution to the small business “staff drain”
Since the beginning of 2016, it’s been made evident that staff no longer feel they need to be tethered down to a particular job out of worry they might not find work elsewhere. But research offers one solution that could work in your favour.