All Pay strategy articles
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ArticleGovernment launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans
The government has introduced gender pay gap and menopause action plans to support women to succeed at work.
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ArticleMarks and Spencer to increase pay by 6.4%
Marks and Spencer (M and S) will increase UK retail staff pay by 6.4% from 1 April.
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OpinionLiam Condron: The impact of bonus waivers following the 2025 Budget
Changes announced in the 2025 Budget could narrow the advantages of bonus waiver schemes so employers should revisit long-term remuneration strategies.
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Article87% of UK staff would take pay cut for better work-life balance
A majority (87%) of UK employees would consider accepting a lower-paying job if it offered better work-life balance and flexibility, according to research by CharityJob.
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AnalysisHow can employers incorporate rising costs relating to pay and benefits into budgets?
Increases in employer national insurance contributions and the national living wage, along with rising healthcare costs, mean employers have less to spend.
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ArticleKPMG reports 29.5% mean gender pay gap
KPMG has reported a 29.5% mean gender pay gap for 2025, down from 30.7% in 2024.
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ArticleAldi to increase starting pay rates from 1 April
Supermarket Aldi will increase starting pay rates for its employees from 1 April.
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AnalysisHow can benefits help to close the gender pay gap?
Benefits can make a difference to narrowing pay gaps but are more effective if employers commit to addressing them.
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Case StudiesPlatform Housing Group's flexible working approach sways gender pay gap in favour of female staff
Housing association Platform Housing Group aims to narrow or close its gender pay gap through the use of flexible working for employees.
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Case StudiesPWC UK tackles its gender pay gap by attracting and retaining a diverse workforce
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) UK aims to narrow its gender pay gap by regularly monitoring how it attracts and retains employees.
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ArticleCosta Coffee to award baristas 4.1% pay rise
Costa Coffee is to give baristas across its more than 1,500 UK employer-owned stores a 4.1% pay rise.
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ArticleCity of York Council ordered to make £10,500 redundancy payment to former corporate director
City of York Council has been ordered to pay £10,500 to former corporate director of place for failing to offer him a suitable alternative role after making him redundant.
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership invests £108 million in pay
The John Lewis Partnership is to invest £108 million in employee pay as part of its ongoing commitment to invest in wages.
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ArticleHalf of employers are prepared for pay transparency regulations
Just half of global employers are prepared for future pay transparency regulations to come into force, according to new research by Mercer, a business of Marsh.
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ArticleICTS hold baggage screeners at Glasgow Airport accept 7% pay rise
ICTS hold baggage screeners based at Glasgow Airport have accepted a 7% pay rise following negotiations between their employer and union.
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ArticleTransport for Greater Manchester staff secure multi-year pay deal
More than 200 workers at Transport for Greater Manchester have ended strikes after securing a multi-year pay deal that includes backdated increases of at least 3.2% and one-off payments of up to £1,000 for three-quarters of employees.
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ArticleGender pay gap ‘will not close until 2056’
The gender pay gap in the UK will not close until 2056 if progress continues at the current rate, according to the TUC. The trade union body’s analysis of official pay data reveals the gap between men and women’s average wages stands at 12.8%, or £2,548 per year.
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ArticleExclusive: Employers cite increased business costs as significant challenge for year ahead
Increased costs of running a business, including staff costs and utility bills, are the biggest challenge facing employers in the next 12 months, according to 45% of HR decision makers, new research from Grid has found.
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ArticleAlaska Airlines awards staff performance-related pay
Employees at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air have been awarded with nearly three weeks of additional pay through a performance‑related pay programme.
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ArticleScotland’s resident doctors back revised pay offer
Resident doctors in Scotland have endorsed a pay proposal from the Scottish government, removing the prospect of strike action.