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

Social Care Management Courses to Reduce Staff Turnover

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Keeping in Touch days can be a valuable tool for maintaining communication and supporting a smooth return to work during periods of family-related leave. However, they are also an area where confusion often arises — particularly when it comes to pay. Many employers...

Sickness Absence in Health and Social Care: Practical HR Support

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Extra Bank Holiday for Scotland Fans June 2026

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