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Pay Climate Issue 40 of our quarterly bulletin is out on Thursday 6 March 2025. In this issue we discuss: - Latest disability pay gap measures show fall but long-term trend is up - Which inflation measures are used to uprate payments and prices? - Pay for engineering workers - Latest trends in pay awards - The outlook for inflation Click here to find out more!

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Current and upcoming research At IDR, we specialise in collecting and analysing data on pay rises, salary levels, employee benefits, and HR policy. A key focus of our work is reporting on pay rise trends across the economy, informed by data gathered directly from HR professionals in a wide range of sectors. Your contribution to our research benefits both your organisation and the wider HR community. Click on the following link to find out more:

Pay Climate - Disability pay gaps and the uses of inflation The next issue of Pay Climate (6th March 2025) includes a look at the latest official data on disability pay gaps, something that could feature in forthcoming legislation. We examine how the different inflation measures are used to uprate prices for various items on the one hand, and the value of certain benefits on the other. The issue also includes a feature on pay for engineering workers, alongside our regular analysis of the latest trends in pay awards and the outlook for inflation.

What level of pay rise are employers making in 2025? Support IDR’s poll and receive a summary of the results, which will provide data on the pay landscape for the coming year. Take part by clicking here:

Pay Climate - Issue 40 is available on 6th March! Pay Climate is an information service providing you with up-to-date analysis of pay awards and other reward measures across the economy. This regular bulletin keeps you and your team at the forefront of pay expertise and trends. Download a sample copy by clicking on the link below.

Pay Gap Support - Gain Insights and Take Action with IDR’s Gender Pay Analysis Support. Our experienced team offers practical skills in analysing and interpreting pay gaps. We can help you develop strategies aimed at reducing pay gaps and minimising risks around equal pay and discrimination claims. Unlock our free resource to kick-start your journey. IDR is here to tailor the scope of your exercise to fit your data and unique circumstances.

Apprentice pay is changing – stay ahead with Pay Benchmarker The Chancellor has announced a significant 18% increase in the statutory apprentice rate, which is rising from £6.40 to £7.55 per hour from 1 April 2025. This uplift, alongside increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), is set to impact apprentice pay across a variety of industries. How will this affect your organisation’s pay strategy? Pay Benchmarker from IDR provides detailed salary data across all apprenticeship levels, click on the link to find out more.

Pay Benchmaker Giving you access to up-to-date, searchable market data on salary levels and pay increases at the touch of a button. Pay Benchmarker will help you to ensure you are paying the right level of salary necessary to recruit, retain and motivate staff in your sector and region. It brings together all of the data collected by IDR with user-friendly functionality. To learn more click on the link below.

What should be included in a job description? A well-structured job description is a critical component of the hiring process. It serves as a blueprint for attracting top talent, ensuring that the right candidates apply while also offering a glimpse into your company’s culture and expectations. A clear and compelling job description streamlines recruitment, enhances candidate experience, and contributes to long-term hiring success. Click the link below to discover the eight essential steps that will help you create a job description that stands out.