Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Workers meet MPs to call for changes to equal pay law
The event, which takes place at 2pm today in Portcullis House, is hosted by GMB Union.
Compensation & Benefits
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GMB urges council and school workers to reject 3.2% pay offer
Kevin Brandstatter said: “GMB’s committees were unanimous; this offer isn’t enough and it's shocking this full and final pay offer was made without any negotiation."
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24% of employers tailor benefits to workforce needs – Towergate Employee Benefits
The research found 35% of employers offered the same benefits to all staff regardless of seniority, and 36% offered the same package regardless of gender.
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Pensioner homeowners most likely to miss out on unclaimed state benefits, research reveals
The Just Group survey showed only 15% of renters had never checked if they were entitled to extra state help.
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Care workers should have access to greener and cheaper transport, report argues
Free e-bikes, discounted bus travel and other incentives are needed to encourage low-paid workers to use green transport, according to Campaign for Better Transport's latest report.
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Financial services employees increasingly concerned about benefits packages, finds Zest
97% of financial services firms said that company perks are now one of the first things they are asked about by new candidates.
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Underpensioned groups face lower standard of living in retirement – PPI
The report found that underpensioned groups still have lower employment rates and are more likely to be in part-time work compared to the population average.
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Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “We’re delivering meaningful change to ensure everyone has a fair chance, the support they need, and real hope for the future.”
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90% of architecture employees work overtime, two-thirds not compensated – RIBA
Research showed that two thirds of architects worked unpaid overtime with no extra pay or compensation.
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Improved paternity leave could boost economy, says JRF
Increasing Statutory Paternity Leave from two weeks to six weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings could deliver a £2.68bn boost to the wider economy.
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Annuities understanding rises by 25% among over-50s, misconceptions remain – Standard Life
Research revealed that the number of people correctly identifying that lifetime annuities provide a guaranteed income for life rose from 39% in 2023 to 49%.
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Salary sacrifice car schemes ranked as key employee benefit for 2025, research reveals
Research from Tusker found that 31% of HR and benefits professionals saw employee experience as the main focus.