Posts by EHR Consulting

With just over 14 months until the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EUPTD) comes into force, UK employers—particularly in Northern Ireland—are beginning to assess its potential impact. Despite Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to align closely with EU regulations, creating compliance requirements that cannot be ignored. Key Points to Consider: • Northern Ireland Compliance: Under the Windsor…

An uncomfortable truth in modern workplaces is the prevalence of in-work poverty. This now affects more than just low-wage earners. According to the latest figures from charity Barnardo’s, a quarter of children in UK primary schools are living below the breadline. Sadly many families struggle to afford the bare essentials leading to issues such as …

A significant debate has arisen in recent years around statutory maternity pay in the UK, fuelled further by the comments of now Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch last year when she claimed it was “excessive”. While adequate financial support is critical to managing leave, organisations can also support parents during their transition to parenthood with…