IDR is an independent research organisation specialising in the pay and employment field.

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.

Our History

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’ve delivered work for a wide range of clients and have a steadily growing subscriber base.


Our Values

Our culture centres on the development of people, ideas and knowledge. We approach our work with independence and integrity and recognise a responsibility to run our business ethically and be socially responsible.

Our People

Director of Commercial Research

Louisa Withers

A pay and reward expert and project manager who leads on IDR's bespoke research and consultancy services.

Director of Research and Editor-in-Chief

Ken Mulkearn

An experienced pay communicator and editor-in-chief who leads IDR’s internal research and networking.

Director of Operations & Business Change

Paul Withers

An experienced Programme Manager who leads IDR’s project management practice, operations and commercial strategy. 

Technical Consultant

Ray Storry

A technical expert in the pay and reward field, Ray provides consultative support on IDR projects having recently retired as Data Director.

Locations

Southend-on-Sea

Ryan House, Suite 4,
18-19 Aviation Way,
Southend on Sea,
Essex,
SS2 6UN

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