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49% of UK organisations’ 2024 salary budgets were lower than the previous year

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Half (49%) of UK organisations reported that their 2024 salary budgets were lower than the previous year, according to global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Salary budget planning report was compiled by its Rewards Data Intelligence practice.

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UK salary budgets expected to decline in 2024

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Salary budgets for UK employees are expected to decline in 2024 after peaking this year, according to research by Willis Towers Watson. The global advisory, broking and solutions firm’s latest Salary budget planning survey found that UK employers are budgeting an average increase of 4.4% This is lower than the average 5.1%

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48% of employers have invested in benefits due to economic climate change

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Its findings also revealed that more than one-third (36%) of respondents now worry they cannot keep up with competitors’ raising salaries and will not be able to attract or retain the right talent, with approximately two-fifths (42%) having difficulties recruiting staff.

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Your HR budget: 6 line items to prioritize right now

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Higher salaries for existing employees According to a Willis Towers Watson (WTW) survey that garnered approximately 28,000 responses from companies in 135 countries, including 1,550 U.S. In a tight labor market, salary increases are simply a savvy move to remain competitive and combat turnover. 6 HR budget items to prioritize 1.

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How to tackle wage growth and remain competitive in a tough market

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Anyone involved in hiring and retaining employees is torn between important and seemingly contradictory objectives: Address employees’ pain and concerns about the increased cost of living so you can prevent them from disengaging or leaving the company in search of a higher salary elsewhere. ( The Great Resignation is ongoing, after all.).

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Redefining employee experience: What’s changed and why it matters

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Workplace flexibility A decade ago, flexible work arrangements were a perk offered by forward-thinking companies. Business and HR leaders must recognize that modern employees are driven by flexibility, purpose and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. Now, they’re becoming the norm.

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4 Top Benefits Trends for 2022

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Allowing employees to work from home and have flexible schedules is another way for employers to prove they are listening to the needs of their employees. Employees who are constantly worried about their finances are twice as likely to look for a different job and that stress costs employers 13-18% of annual salary.