News & Thoughts

Another month, another wrap up!

Today is International Equal Pay Day; a significant date on the global calendar with the intention of raising awareness about the fact the gender pay gap continues to persist in the modern world. There shouldn’t be a gender pay gap, but whilst there is, days like today will serve as a reminder of this economic disparity and also of the continued efforts needed to achieve pay equity across the globe.

Growth and recruitment are always forefront in managers minds, but employee retention should also be something you keep as a priority. The overall staff turnover rate across the UK as of 2023 was approximately 34%. Whilst the finance industry tends to have a lower turnover rate compared to other sectors, retaining talent across accountancy and finance is critical; the costs of replacing staff can be a lot higher.

Happy end of August! It’s wrap-up time again. What have we been up to in the last 30 days?

We’re sitting down with Lauren Pickard to talk about the very real impact the upcoming changes to employment law are going to have. Lauren works for CMP Legal, and is an Employment Law Specialist, Solicitor and Executive Director. CMP focuses on providing straightforward, simple, and honest legal advice in a world that tends toward the opposite. We work closely with Lauren to provide our readers with clear information about upcoming changes in the world of HR and employment law.

​In today's ever-changing world, understanding and adhering to equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) principles has become more crucial than ever for businesses. As we progress through 2024, it's essential to stay informed about the legal requirements and best practices surrounding ED&I in the workplace.

It’s the end of July, and time for a Sewell Wallis monthly wrap-up. It’s been a busy one!

Our mental health and day-to-day wellbeing are affected by numerous things, whether individually or in combination. Things like illness, bereavement, social life or lack thereof, your job and the security of it, your family circumstances among many other things. For so many of us, work is a huge part of our lives – we spend hours a day there, and it has a direct effect on our lives and wellbeing. It really isn’t a surprise that how we feel at work can impact the rest of our lives outside of the office.