Employment rights confirmed as a Labour priority in King’s speech

The hive of activity we’ve seen since the outcome of the general election stepped up a gear this week with the opening of parliament and the King’s speech outlining Labours priorities for the next 12-18 months. The speech included 40 bills, the highest number since 2005 (also under a Labour government) and perhaps reinforces Kier Starmer’s commitment to get things done. Whilst not all bills outlined in the King’s speech may make it into law, it did confirm Labours commitment to improved employment rights and greater equality.

Part 2 - What does Pay Transparency mean to me as an employer?

Pay Transparency

At a time when pay transparency feels more important than ever, Innecto’s team of consultants is focusing on how building the right frameworks and structures plays a fundamental role in supporting Pay Transparency and Pay Equity. In the first of this four-part series our Director of Business Innovation and Senior Principal Consultant, Sarah Lardner, outlined the ramifications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive [link]. In part 2, we examine what Pay Transparency means to employers in the UK in terms of the structures needed to enable decision-making.

Pay Transparency Series – Part 1: Legislation and Mindset for a changing world

Pay Transparency

At a time when Pay Transparency feels more important than ever, Innecto’s team of consultants is focusing on how building the right frameworks and structures plays a fundamental role in supporting Pay Transparency and Pay Equity. In a new four-part series by our Director of Business Innovation and Senior Principal Consultant, Sarah Lardner, we first outline the ramifications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and will then (2) examine what Pay Transparency means to employers in the UK, (3) lay out the steps companies can take to prepare and transition, and finally (4) look at how digital platforms are aiding us all in this process.

A Labour landslide but what does it mean for pay now we have a Labour government?

Pay

It’s been 14 years since Labour was last in power so what does a new Labour government mean for the world of work as we know it? In their manifesto Labour committed to “make work pay” and deliver a “new deal for working people” with legislation being introduced within 100 days. However, they have also committed to consulting “fully with business, workers and civil society on how to put plans into practice before legislation is passed”.

Employee Appreciation Day - Importance of a thank you

Employee communications | Employee Experience

Recognition is one of those areas of reward that we all think is quite easy to do. Put in place a formal company scheme, give it a cheesy name and Bob’s your uncle – we have recognition! The reality is that while formal schemes do work, and I have seen them work very well, my experience is that formal company recognition schemes are the icing on the cake. Outside of pay and bonus awards, it’s at the individual and team level where the greatest impact of non-financial recognition can be made on a daily basis.

Ways to create a fair approach to reward and benefits for parents and non-parents

Reward

Parents are important, but employees without children must not be neglected when implementing rewards and benefits packages

Pay Transparency: Benefits and Challenges

Pay Transparency

Is there anything more frustrating than finding a great role that offers a ‘Competitive salary’? What does that phrase even mean? Competitive for the town, the market, or the current employees? For people with a certain skillset? The wording immediately puts us on edge, arouses suspicion that candidates may be treated differently, and is a perfect example of non-transparency.

The General Election manifestos and what they mean to Reward

Advance | Pay

Ahead of the General Election on July 4, the manifestos are out and whichever party wins, it looks likely that some clear changes will come into effect that could have a major impact on the reward landscape.

Communicating the deal on Benefits: what stops us landing critical messages?

We spend a lot of time and money on our benefits packages. According to Boundless, the typical UK company spends between £100 and £200 per month per employee with a medium-sized business providing on average 30 benefits or wellbeing initiatives to support staff. We provide support for mental health via EAPs. We give access to healthcare professionals via cash plans, online GPs or private medical schemes. We enable discounted purchasing through Salary Sacrifice technology, retail discounts or own-brand discounts. And yet according to Vitality, only 30% of employees know what’s on offer. Why?

Can skills-based pay work?

Skills based pay

Becoming a skills-first organisation means identifying the skills relevant to work and matching people with the required skills to the tasks at hand. The simple answer is that yes it can be done, if it is done correctly: matching employees to those skills and remunerating based on that requires a considered approach.

How to streamline pay review and take away the pain

Pay Transparency | Pay Review | Pay

Pay review for most businesses takes place annually, usually effective at the beginning of a new financial year. When employees receive a letter or email confirming a pay change, it is a notable ‘event’ in any company’s year, and one which many people both look forward to and rely upon.