2024-04-16 14:36
Ensuring your employees receive a fair salary for their contributions and skills is crucial not only for their satisfaction but also for the success and reputation of your business.
One way… Read More
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We offer a comprehensive range of services to help our clients recruit the best people, build an effective reward strategy and ultimately retain the best talent. Blog includes topics on small business, enterprises, gender pay wage gap, employee engagement, and more.
2024-03-20 11:51
The UK currently has the least generous paternity leave entitlement in Europe. The statutory offering is two weeks at £172 a week—just 44% of the national living wage.
Rese… Read More
2024-03-15 09:56
Employee retention is a critical factor in the long-term success of any organisation. When companies can effectively retain their employees, they benefit from increased productivity, reduced… Read More
2024-03-12 10:33
Every organisation must ensure its employees are paid fairly. Regular pay reviews not only aid in recruitment and retention but also ensure fair and consistent treatment of employees. Most o… Read More
2024-02-29 11:20
In today’s battle for talent, organisations are looking for new ways to attract and retain their top contributors while increasing productivity and overall success. Finding meaningful… Read More
2024-02-29 09:00
According to our 2023-24 Global Salary Planning Report, median salaries for IT roles have increased more than that 5%, with many mid-level roles increasing above 10%. The simple fact is: mos… Read More
2024-02-27 09:36
Staying up-to-date with the latest trends, legislation, and resources is crucial for professionals looking to excel in their careers. However, finding comprehensive and reliable HR resources… Read More
2024-02-23 14:36
A pay structure is built around a job level or career framework. Job levels demonstrate increasing complexity and responsibility in different roles.
This helps to define career… Read More
2024-01-30 15:25
The Real Living Wage is the only UK salary rate based on the cost of living. Over 14,000 UK businesses voluntarily signed up for the scheme when it was introduced—one being 3R Strategy… Read More
2024-01-23 15:44
Values-based recognition can best be defined as an employee rewards strategy that appreciates and acknowledges individuals for behaviours that align with the organisation’s core values… Read More
2024-01-16 10:24
Motivating individuals to consistently deliver exceptional results can be complex. It requires a deep understanding of the underlying factors that drive human behaviour. Two key concepts tha… Read More
2024-01-12 16:38
Leading a team comes with its own set of challenges, but with the right approach, you can effectively guide your team towards success. In this eBook, we will explore the concept of Enabling… Read More
2024-01-08 09:01
Recognition strategies play a crucial role in fostering a productive and harmonious team environment. However, it’s important to recognise that introverts and extroverts have different… Read More
2024-01-03 13:46
Research shows that you can measure the health of a relationship, team or even organisation by the average lag time between identifying and discussing problems.
Moving away from a cult… Read More
2023-12-18 09:16
There have been a lot of changes this year, post-pandemic. Some of these include a large proportion of employees utilising hybrid or remote work, record levels of inflation, cost of living c… Read More
2023-12-12 11:09
Reward communications ensure your employees are well-informed about their pay and benefits. It allows you to remove any sense of uncertainty that could lead to high turnover or poor performa… Read More
2023-12-06 14:55
Performance reviews have consistently served as a crucial tool for evaluating employee productivity and contribution. However, not all methods are created equally.
One such metho… Read More
2023-12-06 14:43
Job evaluation ensures consistency in how we assess the complexity and responsibility levels of roles, preventing subjective decision-making based on personal biases.
The primary objec… Read More
2023-12-04 15:00
From Martin Luther King Day to Pride Month to Learning Disability Week, we’ve gathered some key dates for each month of the year that commemorate, celebrate and highlight some importan… Read More
2023-12-04 14:59
Our 2024 Reward & Wellbeing calendar highlights some key awareness days to be conscious of. We hope it’ll be a useful tool for your workplace to look after yourself and anyone arou… Read More
2023-11-21 16:50
Trading Places is a film that offers some insight into some of the problematic methods of rewarding employees through variable pay. Doing it with the right intentions and choosing the… Read More
2023-11-17 11:01
A key factor that plays a significant role in attracting and retaining top talent is having a fair and impartial pay structure. But how do companies ensure that their pay processes are both… Read More
2023-10-30 10:37
First things first, let’s get familiar with salary benchmarking…
With a wealth of free information at their fingertips, employees are more informed than ever about market rates… Read More
2023-10-30 09:24
The 3R Strategy Global Salary Planning Report for 2023-24 provides a comprehensive overview of salary increases, forecasts, global reward trends, and more, to help organisations make informe… Read More
2023-10-12 15:39
In today’s competitive job market, we need to have robust processes in place to attract and retain top talent. Bespoke job evaluation is a systematic method of assessing the skills, re… Read More
2023-10-06 08:18
Why do so many people want a 0% gender pay gap (GPG)? Because they want equal pay for equal work—or equal pay for women.
However, having a 0% GPG is not the same as o… Read More
2023-10-04 09:16
The role of a manager extends beyond just overseeing operations and ensuring productivity. With ongoing culture shifts and the availability of pay data to employees, managers are increasingl… Read More
2023-09-15 12:50
The issues of equal pay and the gender pay gap (GPG) continue to dominate workplace conversations. However, there is often confusion surrounding the two terms, with many people mistakenly us… Read More
2023-09-05 08:50
Company culture plays a pivotal role in your overall job satisfaction and success within an organisation. It encompasses the values, beliefs, behaviours, and practices that define how employ… Read More
2023-08-25 10:14
When attempting to build a particular workplace culture, behavioural competencies are going to help you get there. These are behaviours that we think will lead to exceptional performance and… Read More
2023-08-25 09:54
What is pay transparency? A question we still get asked far too often.
Surprisingly, some companies still treat salary discussions like they’re part of the Fight Club mantra, with 23%… Read More
2023-08-22 10:35
When it comes to performance management, organisations no longer just look at what employees do. They also look at how they do it. How do people behave? How do they demonstrate the company&r&hell…Read More
2023-08-10 11:09
If you’ve ever watched ‘Scent of a Woman’, you might remember a powerful speech made by Colonel Slade. Played by Al Pacino, Slade describes how throughout his life, he alwa… Read More
2023-07-28 14:23
Whether it’s aiming for a promotion, seeking new challenges, or expanding your skillset, career progression is a vital aspect of professional growth. In this blog, we will explore its… Read More
2023-07-03 10:38
As with most things, there is no right or wrong answer as each organisation is different. The debate over narrow vs. broad career bands depends on your organisation’s unique objectives… Read More
2023-06-19 08:27
Asking about salary history is something employers and HR teams have been doing for decades. But why? It can lead to unfair pay practices, inequality, and negatively impacts our diversity an… Read More
2023-06-13 13:19
Transparent pay practices are gaining momentum. So much so that the EU and a number of US states are even making it a legal requirement. So in the next couple of years, millions of organisat… Read More
2023-05-30 08:49
Pay is an incredibly important part of anyone’s career. When we are applying for jobs, it’s the first thing we notice on an advert, and it’s one of the key drivers in attra… Read More
2023-05-15 09:07
How often do we tell you to ‘start with why’?
Many organisations have some sort of framework in place for base salary. But the next step is to consider why pay should… Read More
2023-04-17 08:00
In 1961 while John F Kennedy was visiting NASA, he came across an employee in the hallway. Making small talk, JFK casually asked what the man did at NASA. He replied: ‘I’m helpin… Read More
2023-04-06 10:15
In our recent blog outlining the impact of presenteeism, we noted how 43% of workers who participated in an Aviva study felt business performance was prioritised over their wellbeing. We tal… Read More
2023-03-17 13:48
Absenteeism is an unavoidable part of any business. However, it’s not the only part of employee health and wellbeing that can affect an organisation.
Anyone who’s stu… Read More
2023-03-10 11:42
As social creatures, we all crave a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a community. This desire for connection is even more apparent in the workplace, where we spend a signi… Read More
2022-11-29 18:17
Back by popular demand! Our 2023 Diversity & Inclusion calendar highlights some key dates to be aware of and may help to support a friend or colleague.
Download your copy here
The post… Read More
2022-11-29 18:03
Back by popular demand! Our 2023 Reward & Wellbeing calendar highlights some key dates to be aware of and may help to support a friend or colleague.
Download your copy here
The post 202… Read More
2022-06-27 14:12
The Great Resignation has thrown ‘burnout’ into focus: the feeling of exhaustion caused by work taking over lives, leaving us overwhelmed and emotionally drained. This is somethi… Read More
2022-05-20 08:30
Goldman Sachs is offering unlimited holiday to its senior employees. Is this perk as progressive as it sounds?
On 17 May, the BBC reported that investment bank Goldman Sachs will allow its s… Read More
2022-04-14 13:53
“What are your salary expectations?”
If you’ve ever applied for a job, you’ve probably been asked this question.
There are two main reasons for asking this question:… Read More
2022-02-10 12:09
Menopause is a hot (no pun intended) topic right now.
A third of all workers in the UK are over 50 and for women, trans, and intersex people aged 50-64, the employment rate has trebled over… Read More
2022-01-25 10:13
UK inflation rose from 5.1% to 5.4% in December, the highest in 30 years according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The Bank of England has forecast that inflation will rise to 6%… Read More
2021-11-29 15:28
We first published our Diversity & Inclusion calendar last year and the response was so positive we’ve put a new one together for 2022!
From Learning Disability Week to World Suici… Read More
2021-11-29 15:19
For the third year running, we’re so happy to be sharing our Reward & Wellbeing calendar for 2022. The calendar highlights some key awareness days to look out for next year and use… Read More
2021-11-02 16:21
In September 2021, 3R Strategy collaborated with The HR Ninjas, gathering data from over 100 organisations to compile our first ever Pay Forecast Report. This report summarises the find… Read More
2021-10-27 13:06
As we approach the end of the year, organisations have started to think about their pay review budgets for next year. Most organisations, including many of our clients, have their pay review… Read More
2021-07-26 12:24
Monday 19th July, or ‘Freedom Day’ as it was jovially named in the UK, saw nightclubs welcoming dancefloor goers for the first time since March 2020. But as the final industries… Read More
2021-06-28 12:40
Why Pay for a Salary Survey When There Is So Much Free Data Out There?
Recruitment surveys and other types of free data are usually either:
Self-reported information submitted by individuals… Read More
2021-06-28 12:40
Recruitment surveys and other types of free data are usually either:
Self-reported information submitted by individuals to websites such as Glassdoor
Put together by recruitment agencies usi… Read More
2021-05-24 18:37
An Introduction to Salary Benchmarking
Why Salary Benchmarking Is Important
With a wealth of free information at their fingertips, employees are more informed than ever about market rates of… Read More
2021-04-28 08:54
Earlier this month, 3R Strategy hosted a webinar alongside HR leaders from Covéa Insurance on the topic of diversity, inclusion and belonging – with particular emphasis on belon… Read More
2021-04-13 16:57
Following on from our hugely popular Reward & Wellbeing Calendar we’ve put together our 2021 Diversity Calendar, which highlights some key dates to be mindful. Please feel free to… Read More
2021-03-30 16:12
At 8pm on 11th March 2021, the public was urged to join a slow handclap as a show of solidarity with frontline NHS staff over the government’s proposed 1% pay rise.
The pay rise equate… Read More
2021-01-11 18:01
Here at 3R Strategy we’re are all about celebrating the days that raise awareness, motivate us, and just simply inject a little fun to our days.
We’ve put together our annual Rew… Read More
2020-12-07 10:22
Salary surveys provide benchmark information on rates of pay that organisations can use to measure their compensation packages against the external market. Applicable to both current employe… Read More
2020-11-23 10:44
How do we maintain a positive work-life balance while not allowing our mental health to suffer during a global pandemic?
This question is currently at the centre of many HR team’s busi… Read More
2020-10-22 13:23
According to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics, nearly half of currently trading businesses reported that their turnover had decreased below what is normally expected… Read More
2020-07-27 10:38
There’s a lot that we can learn from professional football when it comes to pay. Footballers expect to have their salaries published online—and by the press—for their teamm… Read More
2020-06-27 10:43
Often when we think about pay transparency, we’re only thinking about pay disclosure. In other words, revealing the salaries of our employees. In fact, pay transparency refers to being… Read More
2020-06-04 12:16
Our Director, Rameez Kaleem has been invited to speak at a prestigious, virtual CIPD Festival of Work.
Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Festival of… Read More
2020-04-14 14:23
How can organisations establish a fair and impartial approach to pay and reward?
Small organisations tend to distribute bonuses according to the whims of their managers, but the bigger the c… Read More
2020-04-01 18:25
My move into consultancy was not planned but came about at a perfect time for me. After being made redundant, facing a personal loss and a terminal illness in my family, I’d taken time… Read More
2020-04-01 15:11
Who can use the Coronavirus job retention scheme?
All businesses are eligible. However, the scheme is specifically stated to benefit employees “who would otherwise have been laid… Read More
2020-03-02 10:05
Devised specifically for sales teams, sales incentive plans are designed to drive certain types of desirable behaviour. This design is crucial, as the wrong incentive plan can o… Read More
2020-01-02 15:55
Career development is a hot topic. In organisations with little opportunity for career progression, high performers will often choose to leave – much to the detriment of… Read More
2019-12-20 14:02
Losing a string of employees can be damaging to your business in a number of ways. It can dent the morale of your remaining workforce. It can tarnish your company’s image… Read More
2019-12-02 10:16
We all like to feel valued and appreciated. Whether that comprises a pat on the back or winning an award, a job well done deserves recognition. In fact, we know that recognising… Read More
2019-10-27 20:38
Lack of career progression and the desire for a higher salary are the two most common reasons people take to the job market and leave their current position. However, career pro… Read More
2019-08-01 13:41
How do you conduct an equal pay audit? 3R Strategy Director, Rameez Kaleem, was recently invited to discuss this in this article written for REBA:
An equal pay audit is th… Read More
2019-06-24 12:40
As members or reba, we are invited to contribute articles for the HR community.
This article, 3 ways to build a transparent pay and rewards policy, discusses how organisations c… Read More
2019-05-23 12:52
As experts in pay and reward, 3R strategy recommends all employers conduct an equal pay audit as this delivers a sound basis for employers to both reward their staff and defend… Read More
2019-05-02 12:55
Joint Press Release: How UK plc can tackle equal pay and the gender pay gap?After the latest round of gender pay reports, the all-round feedback from those in the HR community h… Read More
2018-03-22 11:08
Although many employers have yet to publish their gender pay gaps (just under 3,000 companies have reported so far out of an estimated 9,000), the ones that have made their dat… Read More
2018-02-04 11:35
There are just over two months left for 9,000 businesses of over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap. And at the time of writing, just over 700 employers have done s… Read More
2017-12-22 12:16
Recruiting people who fit in culturally and possess the desired skill set can be tricky enough; getting them to stay can be even tougher. With so many opportunities to switch t… Read More
2017-12-22 12:16
So how can employers improve employee engagement?
Recruiting people who fit in culturally and possess the desired skill set can be tricky enough; getting them to stay can be ev… Read More
2017-12-04 20:03
We are delighted to be partnering with Suited & Booted, a UK registered charity, that helps vulnerable, unemployed and low-income men into employment by providing interview… Read More
2017-11-24 16:39
Equal career progression is a fact now – isn’t it?
It seems not. Cast an eye over the senior management team of most organisations and it’s usually the s… Read More
2017-11-24 16:39
Cast an eye over the senior management team of most organisations and it’s usually the same old story: if not all-male, then almost all male.
This is supported by a 2017 r… Read More
2017-11-11 10:53
The gender pay gap and equal pay is still very much a hot topic. In the last few months Google has been hauled into the spotlight over this very issue, first with that leaked me… Read More
2017-10-18 21:11
According to the Institute of Fiscal Studies, the UK gender pay gap is 18.1%. Although this may come across as men being paid 18.1% more than women for doing the same job, this is not the ca… Read More
2017-08-14 19:35
Many organisations simply accept high employee turnover and focus on other business needs but almost a third of HR professionals view employee retention as one of their key priorities. Howe… Read More
2017-06-17 12:44
The post Gender Pay Gap vs. Equal Pay appeared first on 3r Strategy Read More
2017-06-17 12:44
The post Gender Pay Gap vs. Equal Pay Infographic appeared first on 3R Strategy - The Expert Reward Strategy Specialist Read More
2017-06-01 16:49
Several research studies have shown that ‘lack of career progression’ is the most common reason for people quitting their jobs to seek opportunities elsewhere. There is no doubt… Read More
2017-04-07 09:59
Putting gender equality at the top of the agenda. A joint blog post by 3R Strategy and The Great Initiative.
Rameez Kaleem, Director at 3R Strategy: The new gender pay regulation that cam… Read More
2017-03-01 16:29
Author: Rameez Kaleem, Reward Director
The countdown is on for new employer regulation aimed at closing the gender pay gap. The final draft of the regulations has been compiled and we&rsqu&hellip…Read More
2016-03-28 10:43
Putting the Employees First
Aside from developing products and enhancing customer service, small business owners should never overlook the welfare of their employees. Employee retenti… Read More
2015-10-10 21:55
Having market intelligence as well as a good understanding of where your organisation sits in relation to the market is essential in order to set an effective reward strategy. This will… Read More
2015-07-09 17:34
This is now the time for employees to make their move. They have worked in poor environments, received low pay rises and put up with pressures and high levels of stress during the recession… Read More
2015-06-09 05:26
With increasing competition for talent, how can companies attract the right employees to their businesses? Once they join, how do they make sure they reward their employees appropriatel… Read More
2015-06-04 10:16
We all want to work in an environment where we feel we are truly making a difference. Where we feel supported and appreciated. We want to work with a leader who takes the time to develop and… Read More
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