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Our research covers pay, benefits, reward practice and HR policy. We provide HR professionals with information, data, analysis and tools to help them make intelligent reward decisions.

In 2014 we identified a gap in the market for independent research on pay and reward and IDR is committed to filling that gap. Since then, we have delivered work for a wide range of clients and have a steadily growing subscriber base.

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02/10/2025 University of Sheffield staff vote in favour of further strike action

02/10/2025 Cancer Research UK to close nearly 200 charity shops

02/10/2025 Shropshire bin workers to be balloted over pay dispute

02/10/2025 Cathedral Schools Trust staff vote to strike over back pay - UNISON South West

02/10/2025 Boots pharmacists agree to a 4% pay rise

02/10/2025 Bus driver pay rises over three-year period - SMMT

02/10/2025 6,000 job cuts for Scottish local shops linked to rising cost of ...

02/10/2025 University of Dundee 'could face more job losses', MSPs told - BBC News

02/10/2025 Manchester: Illegal e-bikes seized in gig economy crackdown

02/10/2025 MoD perm sec announces recruitment freeze

02/10/2025 Labour letting down hospitality workers one year on from the Fair Tips Law

02/10/2025 Sussex bus strikes in Brighton and Crawley off as workers win new pay award

02/10/2025 Bristol bus drivers at First West of England win improved pay offer

02/10/2025 Travel disruption at Manchester Airport as Aer Lingus staff ballot for strikes

02/10/2025 Labour considering charging workers for employment tribunal claims, sources say

01/10/2025 6,000 job cuts for local shops linked to rising cost of employment, report shows | Talking Retail

01/10/2025 Parfetts awards profit share bonus to staff

01/10/2025 London Fire Brigade gives e-bike safety advice to gig workers

01/10/2025 National Coal Mining Museum strike extended until 9 November

01/10/2025 ONS members vote to renew industrial action mandate

01/10/2025 350,000 new carers needed to hit safe staffing levels

01/10/2025 Lindsey Oil Refinery to lose 125 jobs, official receiver says

01/10/2025 UK engineers attach increasing importance to work-life balance reveals survey - The Engineer

01/10/2025 Sector Reacts to Government’s £500 Million Fair Pay Agreement Announcement

01/10/2025 Bilfinger offshore workers in pension strike ballot

01/10/2025 University graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs

30/09/2025 Job cuts at Cornwall's Eden Project a very hard decision - CEO - BBC News

30/09/2025 Money talks: What newly qualified solicitors earn at the UK’s top law firms - Legal Cheek

30/09/2025 Most bus strikes called off across Greater Manchester, says mayor

30/09/2025 AW Crewing strike off in Falmouth as workers accept improved pay deal

30/09/2025 GPs in England threaten action over online appointment booking plan

30/09/2025 Tube strikes: London Underground improves pay offer to unions

30/09/2025 The Wonkhe HE staff survey – how good is work in higher education?

30/09/2025 Facilities staff at London mental health centre escalate strike action over pay

30/09/2025 Manchester Bee Network Metroline bus strike to go ahead

30/09/2025 Bournemouth Airport strikes called off as workers are balloted on pay

30/09/2025 Workers to strike for five further days at Collins Aerospace, Kilkeel

29/09/2025 Labour to tackle care sector crisis in England with pay increase and new negotiating body

29/09/2025 Equal pay and job evaluation in NHS integrated care boards | NHS Employers

29/09/2025 IOPC members show faith in ongoing negotiations

29/09/2025 Consultative ballot to be extended in DWP

29/09/2025 Government shift on outsourcing is a positive step for NHS, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National

29/09/2025 Strike Map expands coverage with new data on union strength

29/09/2025 Ferry workers to vote on strikes over jobs | ITV News

29/09/2025 Leeds hospital staff to vote on strike action over back pay row

29/09/2025 Further bus disruption as more strikes announced at Manchester's Bee Network

29/09/2025 Birkenhead, Chorley and Preston Stagecoach strikes suspended after improved pay offer

29/09/2025 Strike by PX Limited at Sellafield off as workers accept new pay deal

29/09/2025 Bristol bus chaos paused as drivers are balloted on new deal

26/09/2025 Black Country doctors 'angry' at pay cuts for extra hours work

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