What’s been driving employers’ interest in the financial wellbeing of their workers over the past few years? Part of the rise in interest has been stimulated by a series of surveys showing that financial worries are a major instigator of workplace stress, and a realisation that organisations can do something about this and improve their business.

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Charles Cotton, Senior Performance and Reward Adviser, CIPD

Charles has recently led research into the business case for pensions, how front line managers make and communicate reward decisions, and managing reward risks, as well as the creation of a good practice guide on the annual pay review process. He is also responsible for the CIPD’s public policy work in the area of reward and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.

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    Stress and wellbeing: UK employment law

    CIPD's resource on employers' legal obligations to reduce work-related stress and increase employee wellbeing. This resource includes legislation and case law, demonstrating how this issue is seen in the courts.

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