Impact of COVID-19 on reward - results of our survey

We had a range of clients and contacts take part in a survey that we ran in April to explore how organisations have responded to the pandemic. 

Of the 22 responses, the majority provide social care and housing, but we also had representation from not for profits and financial services.

Pay awards

• 73% have, or intend to, implement their 2020 pay award as planned.
• The others have deferred their pay decisions until the Autumn.
• Where an award has been agreed, the average increase to basic pay is 2.4%.

Bonuses and performance-related pay
Across all sectors, half of organisations make some element of performance related award, either to basic pay or in the form of a bonus.

• Of these, half are proceeding as normal with their arrangements.
• 40% have deferred their decisions until later in the year.
• 10% have decided not to pay a bonus this year.

Other impacts on reward
Half of respondents provided an insight into how COVID-19 has impacted on reward in their organisations. These range from maintaining full pay for furloughed staff to providing one-off bonuses and tokens of recognition to employees who have taken on additional work.

Obtaining a copy of the report
Contact us if you would like to view the summary report and we will email it to you at no charge.