All Employee Benefits articles in 2022 – Page 12
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ArticleBoohoo gives shares to more than 1,100 employees
Image credit: AL Robinson / Shutterstock.comOnline fashion retailer Boohoo has given shares to more than 1,100 of its employees, including several members of its senior leadership.The Manchester-headquartered group released a statement to the London Stock Exchange, stating that the move was part of its Save As You Earn (SAYE) share ...
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ArticleWincanton gives Asda HGV drivers 9.5% pay rise
More than 80 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers employed by Wincanton on an outsourced contract, delivering food to Asda’s regional distribution centres, have accepted a 9.5% pay increase.The drivers, who are members of the trade union Unite, are based at Wincanton’s depot in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They were previously paid ...
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ArticleLaura Trott appointed minister for pensions
Image credit: Gov.ukPrime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Laura Trott MBE as minister for pensions, after predecessor Alex Burghart officially held the role for less than one month.Trott was appointed on 27 October, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made the announcement on 7 November via its official ...
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ArticleLeader Marketing Partnership becomes employee-owned
Marketing agency Leader Marketing Partnership has changed its ownership structure to become an employee ownership trust (EOT).The agency, which has eight members of staff, was founded in 1965 by Bryan Holden, joined by his son James in 1983, who then took on the role of managing director in 1991. As ...
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Supplier articleRECOGNISE AND REDUCE STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Wednesday, 2nd November, is National Stress Awareness Day, and from Monday 7th November, an entire week will be dedicated to stress awareness internationally. It’s essential to keep the information flowing because, as a society, phrases like ‘you’re stressing me out’ are a standard part of our vocabulary, ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to retail and discount voucher schemes
What are retail and discount voucher schemes?Employee discount voucher schemes come in various forms, all of which aim to provide staff with savings on a range of purchases, from everyday shops to big-ticket items and the latest technology. There are three main types of scheme, which might fall under different ...
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ArticleBarts Health NHS Trust gives outsourced laundry staff 17% raise
Credit: Kam Hus / Shutterstock.comBarts Health NHS Trust has brought its outsourced linen and laundry workers onto NHS terms and conditions and will receive a 17% pay increase after the trade union Unite secured an agreement.The 29 workers, a high proportion of whom are from ethnic minorities, employed by the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: AutoRek launches financial wellbeing tool for staff
Financial control and data management solutions provider AutoRek has introduced a financial wellbeing and coaching tool for its more than 140 employees.Through the platform provided by Bippit, can access one-to-one financial coaching from a professional matched to their needs, after answering a series of questions about their financial concerns.Also available ...
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ArticleDisability pay gap rises to 17.2% for 2022
Non-disabled employees now earn one-sixth (17.2%) more than disabled workers in 2022, an increase from the 16.5% disability pay gap last year, according to analysis published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The research found that the disability pay gap for 2022 was £2.05 an hour, or £3,731 per year for ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas Real Estate names joint UK HR directors
BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Vicky Ryan and Fiona Biddle (pictured left and right respectively) to job share the role of UK HR director as of this month, following Ryan’s return from maternity leave.Both will have full responsibility and accountability for the business’ HR department, each working three days ...
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VideoHow to promote health and wellbeing practices to the workplace
VIDEO: This live panel debate took place on Wednesday 5 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel included: Anne-Marie Lister, chief people officer, Atom Bank Daniel Chan, global workplace and wellbeing lead, Dentsu International Donna O’Malley, head of nursery group operations, Monkey Puzzle Karen Tate, employee relations lead, Monkey Puzzle.The ...
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VideoBuilding an inclusive benefits strategy
VIDEO: Isha Smith, director, compensation and total rewards at Soundcloud and Shefali Roy, founding partner at First Look Capital, presented a session titled ‘Building an inclusive benefits strategy’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: How trends in DE&I and remote ...
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VideoWhy support reproductive health through the workplace
VIDEO: This live panel debate took place on Thursday 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. The panel included: Laura Jackson, physical wellbeing manager, Adobe Lorne Grove, health, wellbeing and engagement advisor, South Central Ambulance Service Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead, Natwest Group The expert panel discussed: ...
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VideoHow to structure an employee care programme for all
VIDEO: Emily Moreton-Smith, product owner and deputy chair at Global, and Serena Lloyd-Smith, head of diversity and inclusion at Global, presented a session titled ‘How to structure an employee care programme for all’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Taking ...
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VideoMenopause matters: Supporting colleagues and their families
VIDEO: Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead at Natwest Group, presented a session titled ‘Menopause matters: Supporting colleagues and their families’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Why supporting colleagues and their families with menopause is so important What Natwest ...
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VideoHappy, healthy and productive teams through hybrid working
VIDEO: Roisin Mackenzie, culture and engagement director at Saga, delivered a session titled ‘Happy, healthy and productive teams through hybrid working’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.Key points covered within the session included:Setting teams up for successBenefit and policy design during and post pandemicEngagement of colleagues and Saga’s ...
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Managing change for pensions: First time outsourcing
VIDEO: Joanna Udall, pensions manager UK and Ireland at Siemens, presented a session titled ‘Managing change for pensions: First time outsourcing’ on 5 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.Key points covered within the session included: Managing change carefully and sensitively The importance of keeping good people and building strong relationships ...
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ArticlePrinces Group gives staff one-off payment and 7% raise
Food and drink organisation Princes Group has agreed to a 7% pay rise, as well as an additional one-off payment, for its 700 employees.Trade union Unite secured the increase for the members of staff based at sites in Glasgow, Bradford, Cardiff and Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, who produce a range of ...
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ArticleVodafone New Zealand introduces flexible return policy for carers
Vodafone New Zealand has updated its parental leave offering with a flexible return policy, in order to help primary and secondary carers among its 2,000 employees navigate the first years with a new child.Primary and secondary carers have been given a matching 26 days of additional paid leave, to be ...
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ArticleLloyds Bank offers employees minimum £2,000 pay rise
Banking organisation Lloyds Bank has offered its staff either a £2,000 pay rise or a 5% lift in salary up to a maximum of £5,000, whichever is greater.According to a notice published by trade union Unite to its members at the bank, the pay offer equates to an increase of ...