White Paper Pay Review Report for 2025

A number of our clients have been asking us what other businesses plan to do in relation to pay rises and asking our thoughts on the economic outlook.

Whilst we have some of this information, as part of our ongoing efforts to support your business needs and provide relevant insights, we have conducted a confidential survey to understand the trend in pay rises and business challenges across different sectors for the upcoming year.

We have compiled this data and are now delighted to share with you the results of this survey.

As always, we are on-hand to support you with any queries/concerns you may have.

To read the full report, please click the link below:

Pay Review White Paper Report

Stronger Parental Leave Rights UK From April

Stronger Parental Leave Rights UK From April

The Government confirmed last week that stronger parental leave rights UK will be introduced from April 2026. This means that employees will no longer need to meet minimum service requirements to access paternity and parental leave. Employees will have a right to this...

Staff retention in care homes: Tackling Turnover with HR strategies

Staff retention in care homes: Tackling Turnover with HR strategies

According to a report published by Skills for Care on 15 October 2025, the turnover rate in the care sector for 2024/2025 reached 24.7 per cent, equating to approximately 300,000 leavers. Such a high level of movement not only places immense pressure on remaining...

How to Manage Stress in the Workplace

How to Manage Stress in the Workplace

Stress and burnout are predicted to be among the biggest challenges facing workplaces this year. According to the Health and Safety Executive, stress, anxiety and depression accounted for 52% of all work-related ill health cases in 2024/2025, an increase on the...

Care Inspectorate: Achieving a Good Rating Through HR

Care Inspectorate: Achieving a Good Rating Through HR

Care Inspectorate expectations place real pressure on care home managers, particularly where inspection outcomes are closely linked to workforce stability, leadership, and day-to-day people management. Ongoing recruitment challenges, high absence levels, training...

Do I Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days

Do I Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days

Many parts of the UK are currently facing adverse snow and severe weather warnings, with conditions particularly challenging throughout the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. In some areas, the weather has been so extreme that public transport has been cancelled, leaving...

Employment Rights Act Clears Final Hurdle

Employment Rights Act Clears Final Hurdle

Labour’s Employment Rights Act has now passed its final parliamentary stage and is expected to become law before Christmas. Labour’s flagship workers’ rights legislation bill cleared its last obstacle after Conservative peer Lord Sharpe, shadow business and trade...