Posted on: 31 August 2023
The times we live in demand a greater sense of transparency of the principles behind key decisions – from pay budgets to the Employee Value Proposition, through to day-to-day pay management decisions made...
Posted on: 24 August 2023
How to mitigate the “pay compression” effect
Employee Experience | Heritage & Visitor Attractions | Recognition
Wage rises and pay compression In November 2022, the real Living Wage rates set by the Living Wage Foundation rose to £11.95 per hour in London (90p increase) and £10.90 per hour across...
Posted on: 30 May 2023
“Get back into the office!” – the latest risk to engagement?
Culture | Employee Experience | Engagement | Return to the workplace
Over the past few years, the world of work has changed almost beyond recognition. Since returning to work after the pandemic, organisations have had a “hokey cokey” approach to flexible
Posted on: 05 December 2021
The impact of the pandemic has led to many individuals struggling with their mental health. The Health Foundation found that 69% of individuals reported feeling very worried about the impact COVID-19...
Posted on: 22 June 2021
Return to the Workplace Survey: Key Headlines
Employee Experience | Engagement | Organisational Effectiveness | Wellbeing
QCG conducted a survey to explore organisations’ plans in preparation for employees returning to the workplace ahead of the anticipated July 19th change in Government guidelines. 102 organisations took part in...
Posted on: 17 May 2021
Tight pay budgets - doing nothing is not an option!
Economic and legal environment | Employee Experience | Engagement | EVP | Reward
A common theme in our recent work is the experience of tight (or non-existent) pay budgets. This is followed by a sense of hopelessness when it comes to managing pay,...
Posted on: 21 April 2021
Stress Awareness Month: How organisations and employees can work towards reducing stress
Employee Experience | News | Performance Management | Recognition | Wellbeing
April is Stress Awareness Month, led by the Stress Management Society to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. The past year has been...
Posted on: 21 April 2021
With lockdown measures easing, many organisations are reopening and employees returning to work. However, it is important not to overlook the people aspect of these plans. Having employees ready, with the...
Posted on: 24 March 2021
What you need to do to get your team ready for reopening
Employee Experience | Engagement | Heritage & Visitor Attractions | News | Wellbeing
With museums and other arts and culture institutions getting ready for opening their doors to the public once again, it is important not to overlook the people aspect of these...
Posted on: 23 March 2021
National Day of Reflection: A time to reflect, but also look forward
Employee Experience | Engagement | News | Recognition | Reward
So today is National Day of Reflection, exactly a year on from when the UK first went into lockdown – and what a year to reflect on! There have been highs...
Posted on: 18 March 2021
With approximately two months until most organisations in the arts, culture and visitor attraction sector are able to open, now is the time to consider how the pandemic has changed...
Posted on: 11 March 2021
So, the gender pay gap reporting requirement is back for 2021 and it’s time to get it right. Would you be able to talk about your experience in a country when...
