38% of UK workers hesitant to request pay rises, finds survey
A survey reveals 38% of UK employees avoid asking for salary increases, highlighting April as a key month for negotiation due to financial year changes.
Half of UK workers feel neglected by employers amid cost of living crisis
Research by Health Shield Friendly Society indicates health and wellbeing benefits are key for employee retention, but many feel neglected on cost of living issues.
UK’s textile and agriculture sectors lead in wage growth, study finds
Recent study shows significant wage increases in UK's textile, agriculture, and real estate sectors, with textiles leading at a 12.31% rise.
Top 10 UK jobs outpace inflation with significant wage increases
A study by Ciphr reveals significant wage increases in certain UK jobs, outpacing inflation rates amid the cost of living crisis, with roles like publicans and web designers seeing notable pay growth.
Employees would trade lower salary for better benefits
A MetLife UK survey indicates 40% of UK employees prioritise better benefits over higher pay, emphasising the value of financial protection, flexible work arrangements, and health support services.
Uniqlo UK boosts entry-level wages by 7% and introduces enhanced parental leave benefits
Uniqlo UK announces a 7% wage increase for entry-level employees and enhanced parental leave benefits, reinforcing its commitment to becoming an employer of choice and attracting young talent.
UK workers demand pay rises amid rising burnout and low morale
A survey by Reward Gateway reveals 63% of UK workers seek pay rises amid the cost-of-living crisis, with high levels of burnout and low morale underscoring the need for comprehensive employer support.
Virgin Media O2 reveals ethnicity and gender pay gaps for 2023
Virgin Media O2's 2023 pay gap report reveals a 9.7% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap and a 1.9% mean gender hourly pay gap.
Forecast indicates almost half of 2024 pay awards will be below last year’s, finds XpertHR
The latest pay forecast data from XpertHR predicts the median basic pay award in 2024 will be 4%, down two percentage points on the median in 2023, which was the highest recorded level for 32 years.
Severn Trent Water reports increase in ethnicity pay gap for 2023
Severn Trent Water's 2023 pay gap report shows an increase in its ethnicity pay gap, while gender pay disparities have slightly improved.
Hays report highlights top salary hikes in 2023 with tech and engineering leading
Engineering, manufacturing, and tech sectors lead Hays' list of the top salary increases in the UK for 2023.
Primark boosts hourly pay rates for UK retail assistants
Starting from 1 April, Primark will raise the average hourly wages for its retail assistants across England, Scotland, and Wales from £11 to £12, and from £11.51 to £12.56 for those working in London.
