The UK’s recommended living wage has been raised by 20p and is now set at £7.85. The London Living Wage (LLW) will rise from £8.80 to £9.15 as announced at the start of National Living Wage Week by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The living wage is based on the amount needed to cover … Continued

Figures released by the ONS have revealed that during 2013, private sector pension scheme membership reached its highest level since 1953. The report revealed figures which showed a reverse in the nearly continual decline of workplace pension membership between 1967 and 2012. Last year was the first time that the percentage of workers paying into … Continued

In this guide Portfolio CBR will take a look at what makes the perfect HR systems analyst candidate and how to go about hiring the right person. Who should you be looking for? A HR systems analyst must continually undertake systems development, which they will support, maintain and facilitate thorough software improvements. The role requires … Continued

Employee engagement is top of the agenda for many businesses in 2014. The Benefits Research 2014 in fact found that 72% of respondents cited improving employee engagement as a key factor in shaping their benefits strategy. And no wonder – various studies have shown that engaged employees try harder, perform better, and ultimately make more … Continued

Many businesses will look to hire an interim reward analyst to see their business through a period of change or a shortage of staff. Responsible for analysing, monitoring and reconciling pay and benefits data, the work of a reward analyst is key in attracting and retaining talent. If you're finding your interim reward staff through … Continued

The latest London Business Survey for September 2014 has revealed there could be a skills shortage in the capital. The survey, conducted by KPMG and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) questioned 115 employers during July 2014. 45% of respondents said they are suffering a skills shortage among their current employees. Skills particularly valued included … Continued

A report has revealed that starting salaries are rising at a record rate. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG Report on Jobs is based on a survey of 400 recruitment consultancies. The latest survey found that average starting salaries offered in June rose by a record amount. It was furthermore the 26th month running … Continued

A recent survey has highlighted some of the skills and knowledge areas required for global mobility jobs. The Global Mobility Survey 2014 – commissioned by the Santa Fe Group – questioned 1,296 mobility experts in 70 companies across the world. The research highlights what global mobility professionals are spending most of their time on, and … Continued

Within any large business, managing the pay and benefits of top level staff is of course a key consideration. While some businesses may fulfil this function mostly in-house, in certain circumstances it can be necessary to bring in an experienced compensation consultant on a temporary basis. For example, a compensation consultant may be enlisted when changes in … Continued