Employee reward is a complex field.

Let us guide you through it.

How EBRS can help

We work with clients to optimise their reward systems so they can more effectively recruit and retain employees, equipping them to better meet their business objectives.

Whether you want to check pay levels, review the way you organise your roles or improve your organisation’s reward processes, we can provide appropriate support:

  • We find out about your organisation and your needs.

  • Next, we recommend options and advise on a solution.

  • Then we deliver results, giving independent advice you can rely on.

Click on these links for details about our services and case studies, and do get in touch to talk about how we can help you.

Who we are

Set up in 2009, we provide UK businesses with essential benchmarking and reward solutions (hence our name, EBRS), helping you to make the most of how you reward your employees. 

EBRS is run by Karl and Alison Ellis. We’re a unique husband and wife reward team based in Chepstow, on the edge of the beautiful Wye Valley (there are photos of the area all around the website!) And being a small consultancy, you’ll work with the two of us throughout.

You can find out what makes us tick on our About Us page!

How we work

  • Our clients really matter to us.

  • Most of our work comes through referrals.

  • We are friendly, open and collaborative.

  • We devise solutions that are backed with data evidence .

  • Your data is handled sensitively and with care.

  • We embrace using A.I., but with a cautious, human touch.

Find out more about what you can expect from us on our How we work page.

... and all with great music playing in the background!

Latest news

  • Hours and incentives for Maintenance roles in Housing Associations

    We recently surveyed housing associations to research Maintenance team arrangements on behalf of a client and are happy to share an overview of our findings.

    (added 1 July 2024)

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  • Pay Rise Survey results - reward trends

    Our final post highlights more of the findings from our recent Housing Association Reward Survey, focusing on reward strategy and examining the impact of A.I. on reward.

    (added 7 March 2024)

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  • Pay Rise Survey results - wellbeing

    Our second summary of the findings from our recent Housing Association Reward Survey, highlights wellbeing initiatives that have been implemented over the past year and what is being planned for 2024.

    (added 29 February 2024)

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  • Pay Rise Survey results - pay rises

    We recently published the our Pay Rise Survey for Housing report. We look at planned pay awards for 2024, with insights gathered from 24 senior HR professionals across the UK's housing associations.

    (added 22 February 2024)

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