Cost of Living Allowance (COLA Guide)

Cost of living allowance

Establishing a salary package for expatriates on international assignments can be done in a number of different ways. There is not necessarily any right or wrong approach. However, the package should incorporate, where relevant, any adjustments to reflect the cost of living in the assignee’s host country. In this guide for employers, we look at […]

Salary Benchmarking Guide for HR

Salary benchmarking

Pay and reward schemes remain a highly emotive area, with employers generally faced with the challenge of keeping wage costs as low as possible without compromising talent retention and attraction. If wages are being reviewed, or salary levels for new roles are being set, it’s important that these levels are considered in the wider context […]

How to retain staff if you can’t pay more

How to retain staff if you can't pay more

How to retain staff if you can’t pay more Retaining talent remains a priority for employers, not least due to the cost and effort of recruiting replacement personnel. Pay rises are usually the first consideration when looking to keep staff, but that may not always be a viable option. The following guide examines the importance […]

Different types of pay structures

pay structures

There are various different types of pay structures that can be implemented within an organisation, although the most suitable structure will depend on a number of factors including the nature and size of your business, the composition of the workforce, and the ways in which you want to incentivise and reward that workforce to meet […]

Directors’ remuneration: best practice guide

directors' remuneration

Directors’ remuneration refers to how directors of a company are compensated by a company for their services usually fees, salary, use of company property or other benefits. The packages are first approved by shareholders and the board of directors. A number of regulations apply to how directors can be compensated, as well as best practices which […]

Right to work from home: perk or new norm?

right to work from home

Following the coronavirus outbreak and UK lockdown, working from home has become prevalent across the economy. This shift towards a more flexible way of working brings both risks and opportunities for employers, who must ensure they meet their duties towards remote workers. Is there a right to work from home? Under current laws, there is […]