Tag: salary

Too polite to talk pay? How Brits avoid salary discussions 

Too polite to talk pay? How Brits avoid salary discussions 

In a nation where 71% of job adverts now include salary details, only 16% of Brits are willing to discuss their earnings with colleagues. Despite the UK leading Europe in salary transparency, new research from Indeed reveals that the British...

Aldi expands UK operations with 1,600 new jobs and increased wages  

Aldi expands UK operations with 1,600 new jobs and increased wages  

Supermarket chain Aldi has unveiled plans to create 1,600 new jobs across the UK as it continues to expand its presence with new store openings. The retailer will open locations in areas including Cambridgeshire, Greater Manchester, and Lytham in Lancashire,...

UK employees work 215 hours of unpaid overtime each year

UK employees work 215 hours of unpaid overtime each year

UK professionals are logging an average of 215.8 hours of unpaid overtime annually, with 42% receiving no compensation for their extra work. According to new research by HiBob, this equates to £4,022 worth of unpaid labour per employee, based on...

National living wage and tax burdens challenge UK businesses  

National living wage and tax burdens challenge UK businesses  

According to an analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies, the share of an employee’s salary owed in tax is set to increase to 21.3% this year, up from 17.5% in 2022. This cost rises as businesses prepare for a...

Christmas bonuses fall flat as workers prioritise long-term benefits

Christmas bonuses fall flat as workers prioritise long-term benefits

According to research by Zest, as many as 60% of employees aren’t expecting a Christmas bonus this year, with just 8% hopeful for a higher payout. Adding to the uncertainty, 44% of workers don’t foresee a pay rise in 2024,...