Forward to a colleague View as a webpage Add us to your white list Quick Links »   Research   Global reward   Communication   Minimum wage   Survey   News   Statistics   Blogs Take part in XpertHR research Benefits and allowances survey XpertHR is conducting a survey of benefits and allowances designed to provide a comprehensive guide to the benefits provided by UK organisations and would like to request your assistance with our research. Respondents to this short survey will receive a free copy of the research findings as soon as they are published. Computer Staff Salary Survey Data is now being collected for the XpertHR Computer Staff Salary Survey. Previous participants in the survey will receive their previous data submission back for updating. New participants will receive a blank spreadsheet to complete. The survey is the largest of its type in the UK - our December 2011 report was based on data from 228 companies on 58,275 employees. Top Global reward Reward strategy: what are the benefits of a global approach? XpertHR talks to three experts to find out how their organisations manage reward in an international context. How Rentokil Initial introduced global grading We look at how and why Rentokil developed a global grading structure, and how it is being used to benefit the organisation. Top Communicating reward The importance of communicating pay and benefits effectively XpertHR reports on current practice in communicating with employees and discusses what organisations should consider when devising a communications strategy. Top Minimum wage National minimum wage 2012: details of the LPC report We examine the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission. Top Salary surveys National Management Salary Survey Data for the 2012 XpertHR National Management Salary Survey is now live on XpertHR Job Pricing. The survey is based on anonymised payroll data on 38,843 employees in 160 organisations. Subscribers to the survey can access the new data, or find out more about the survey. Top News › 1 April: Maternity, paternity and adoption pay are increased › 6 April: Statutory sick pay is increased › Latest good practice guide: Maternity › Pensions auto-enrolment: checklist Top Statistics and reference › XpertHR pay trends homepage › Pay review update › Economic indicators Top Blogs › XpertHR economic commentary April 2012: Not out of the woods yet › Subdued pay rise of 2% expected in the year ahead › Private sector pay forecasts: how does your organisation compare? › Home Secretary launches urgent consultation on police pay reforms › Top 10 HR questions - March 2012 Top Editor's message GLOBAL REWARD Many multinational companies are now adopting a global reward strategy to manage pay and benefits across their international locations. However, this is most likely to form a framework from which to work, as practice in each country has to reflect the local market. We spoke to three international reward experts about how to approach reward practice on a global level. We also look at how Rentokil Initial introduced a global grading structure. Wherever you are operating in the world, getting the message across to employees about what reward and benefits are on offer is vital in getting maximum benefit from your remuneration package. We examine different ways in which employers communicate with employees about reward, and the benefits of getting it right. The Low Pay Commission's (LPC) 1.8% increase to the national minimum wage is the lowest for four years and is set against a background of tough economic conditions for employers. We look in more detail at the LPC's report and find that it is also pushing the Government to do more to increase knowledge of, and compliance with, the minimum wage. It adds that the Government should review its guidance for employers on the minimum wage. 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