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Gender pay gap is largest for women over 40

The UK’s gender pay gap narrowed overall in the past year, but widened for women over 40, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Thursday (23 October).

Remuneration | HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

Wellbeing | Saunas at work: should HR support this trend?

After a Financial Times report suggested that saunas could be the latest employee benefit trend, we asked for HR commentators’ views.

Physical health | Half of people with arthritis affected at work

Half of people with arthritis in the UK (50%) said that the condition impacts their ability to work, according to a report released yesterday (15 October) by the charity Arthritis UK.

Conference | Highlights from the Charities HR Network's annual conference

The Charities HR Network (CHRN) held its annual conference in London yesterday (15 October). Here are our highlights of what was a packed day of insights.

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BUPA + your business: Discover how together we can improve employee wellbeing and fund great environmental projects in your area

Through Bupa's Healthy Cities movement, employers can help people make the connection between their health and the environment.

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Employee benefits | Work hard, play hard: perfecting paid time off

What should a modern annual leave reward strategy look like? Dan Cave rounds up advice for HR.

Flexible working | Two thirds of UK workers want ‘microshifting’ flexibility

Organisational design

More than two thirds (67%) of UK workers are interested in 'microshifting', according to survey findings released on Tuesday (23 September) by collaboration technology firm Owl Labs.

Employment law | HR must prepare now for the end of age-based pay

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The government’s decision to abolish age-based minimum wage bands from April 2026 marks an important milestone in UK employment law.

Wellbeing | How HR can help manage migraine at work

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To manage the impact of migraine in the workplace, employers must first understand the condition and what it means to live with migraine.

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Employee benefits | Work hard, play hard: perfecting paid time off

What should a modern annual leave reward strategy look like? Dan Cave rounds up advice for HR.

Webinar | How to optimise flexible benefits strategy

With costs rising inexorably and expectations shifting, how can organisations maximise the impact of employee benefits? Emily-Rose Payne reports on the HR Lunchtime Debate.

Employee benefits | Workplace counselling demand increases while access falls

Employee demand for workplace mental health counselling has increased from 45% in 2021 to 57% in 2025, according to a report released today (9 October) by workplace wellbeing provider PAM Group.

Cover story | Period drama: Why menstrual health is a workplace issue

How deeply does period stigma run in the workplace? And how can HR build a menstrual-friendly environment? Hannah Ross investigates.

Employee relations | HR must lead return-to-office conversations, not just enforce it

Too many return-to-office policies are created without HR's input. HR professionals must push back.

Paid leave | Holidays matter – and now we know how much

New research shows that we have been underestimating the benefits of taking breaks from work. It tuns out that how you spend your holiday matters.

Health and wellbeing | Health minister Ashley Dalton notes PM's support amid cancer diagnosis

Health minister Ashley Dalton, MP for West Lancashire, has highlighted the support she received from the prime minister to continue doing her job, after publicly announcing her diagnosis of incurable...

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Gender pay gap is largest for women over 40

The UK’s gender pay gap narrowed overall in the past year, but widened for women over 40, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Thursday (23 October).

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

Employee benefits

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

Saunas at work: should HR support this trend?

Wellbeing

After a Financial Times report suggested that saunas could be the latest employee benefit trend, we asked for HR commentators’ views.

Half of people with arthritis affected at work

Wellbeing

Half of people with arthritis in the UK (50%) said that the condition impacts their ability to work, according to a report released yesterday (15 October) by the charity Arthritis UK.