Collective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes: Worth Considering?
August saw the official launch of a new type of pension scheme. So what is a collective defined contribution scheme, and is it something you should be considering for your people? For as long as...
View ArticleHMRC’s Employment Status Research: A Snapshot of Pre-Covid Life?
A new report for HMRC by Kantar Public sheds light on the employment status of UK workers. But have the actions of workers, businesses and payroll departments since the pandemic rendered it irrelevant?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Queen’s Funeral – Managing the Bank Holiday
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monday 19 September has been confirmed as the date of the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II. But where do you stand in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are Advisory Fuel Rates Keeping Pace with Fuel Costs?
HMRC has just announced the latest company car advisory mileage rates. But how do they compare with the volatile (and eye-wateringly high) price of fuel? At the end of August, HMRC released its...
View ArticleHealth and Social Care Levy Abolished – Payroll Advice
Earlier this year, the government increased National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from 12% to 13.25%. The move was the first element in the introduction of the Health and Social Care Levy as a...
View ArticleWhat Will The Average Pay Rise Be Next Year in 2023?
Rocketing inflation and its effect on the cost of living have put an unusually large spanner in the works of many a pay settlement of late. It’s one reason why, from rail workers to university staff to...
View ArticleHow Record Long Term Sick Is Affecting Employers
The number of UK adults not seeking employment due to long-term sickness is at its highest level since records began. The findings by the Office of National Statistics (and as reported by the BBC)...
View ArticleHow Much Paid Holiday Are My People Entitled To?
How much paid holiday you give your people is a decision for you. But there is a minimum that every employer must offer, although you can offer more. So what is that minimum? Under UK law, all workers...
View ArticleWhat Does Gen Z Want?
“Workplaces do not understand nor are adapting to meet the evolving demands of Britain’s growing, younger workforce.” That’s the finding of HR News in response to the State of Hybrid Work report by Owl...
View ArticleAre Your People Career Cushioning?
2021 was the year of the great resignation. 2022 was the year (apparently) of quiet quitting. You’ll be delighted to know that there’s a new label to learn for 2023: career cushioning, and it could be...
View ArticleHMRC Tax Scams – An Update
As a new scam starts doing the rounds, it’s worth reminding yourself to stay alert when you receive any call, text or email purporting to be from HMRC. The (not very) funny thing about scams is that,...
View ArticleCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes: Worth Considering?
August saw the official launch of a new type of pension scheme. So what is a collective defined contribution scheme, and is it something you should be considering for your people? For as long as...
View ArticleHMRC’s Employment Status Research – Still Useful Post Covid?
HMRC’s Employment Status Research: A Snapshot of Pre-Covid Life? A new report for HMRC by Kantar Public sheds light on the employment status of UK workers. But have the actions of workers, businesses...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Queen’s Funeral – Managing the Bank Holiday
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monday 19 September has been confirmed as the date of the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II. But where do you stand in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are Advisory Fuel Rates Keeping Pace with Fuel Costs?
HMRC has just announced the latest company car advisory mileage rates. But how do they compare with the volatile (and eye-wateringly high) price of fuel? At the end of August, HMRC released its...
View ArticleHealth and Social Care Levy Abolished – Payroll Advice
Earlier this year, the government increased National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from 12% to 13.25%. The move was the first element in the introduction of the Health and Social Care Levy as a...
View ArticleWhat Will The Average Pay Rise Be Next Year in 2023?
Rocketing inflation and its effect on the cost of living have put an unusually large spanner in the works of many a pay settlement of late. It’s one reason why, from rail workers to university staff to...
View ArticleHow Record Long Term Sick Is Affecting Employers
The number of UK adults not seeking employment due to long-term sickness is at its highest level since records began. The findings by the Office of National Statistics (and as reported by the BBC)...
View ArticleHow Much Paid Holiday Are My People Entitled To?
How much paid holiday you give your people is a decision for you. But there is a minimum that every employer must offer, although you can offer more. So what is that minimum? Under UK law, all workers...
View ArticleWhat Does Gen Z Want?
“Workplaces do not understand nor are adapting to meet the evolving demands of Britain’s growing, younger workforce.” That’s the finding of HR News in response to the State of Hybrid Work report by Owl...
View Article