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ArticleCancer Research UK publishes gender pay gap report
Cancer Research UK has reduced its mean gender pay gap to 15%. The figure, based on a snapshot of employee pay taken on 5 April 2020, represents a significant improvement. The report showed its average gender pay gap was down from 18.7% in 2019 - a drop ...
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ArticleResearch reveals top paying careers after 20 years
New research by Standout CV has unveiled the top paying careers by the time an employee reaches their 20th year in the job.Traditionally the half-way point in people’s working lives, the study revealed that it is pilots who accumulate the most cash by their 20th work anniversary - pocketing £1,132,500.Created ...
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ArticleThe Planet Mark appoints its first people and culture manager
The Planet Mark – provider of the internationally recognised sustainability certification standard for business – has appointed Angela Murray-Brown as its first people and culture manager.In her new role, Murray-Brown – who has a MSc in occupational and organisational psychology – will be responsible for supporting and empowering employees to ...
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ArticleeBay appoints Cornelius Boone as chief people officer
Online auction giant eBay has announced the appointment of Cornelius Boone to SVP, chief people officer – a role that will see him responsible for all elements of HR internationally.His initial remit will be to drive business performance, talent development and acquisition, learning and development strategies, compensation and benefits, HR ...
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ArticleWalker Sime promotes Caroline Bacon to director of people and culture
Manchester-based construction company Walker Sime has promoted Caroline Bacon to director of people and culture.Overseeing more than 80 employees, Bacon will be tasked with leading the creation of a new business growth strategy based around its people values. She has been with the company since 1999, holding various administrative and ...
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ArticleJames Kinney joins Ogilvy as chief people office
Ad agency, Ogilvy, has appointed James Kinney as its global chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer and chief people officer. Despite being based in North America, his new role will see him oversee all aspects of talent management, recruitment, learning & development, and wellbeing, and will see him partner with ...
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ArticleRoyal College of Midwives research: NHS workers need ‘decent pay’ to feel valued
Separate polls of NHS workers and those belonging to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have both found that urgent pay increases are needed for staff to feel recognised and to prevent them from quitting their jobs altogether.According to research by the RCM – which forms part of its evidence ...
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ArticleEmployment tribunal rejects Ryanair’s case for removing striking pilots' benefits
Low-cost airline Ryanair has had its defence for removing benefits from 29 striking pilots thrown out by the Employment Tribunal.The pilots, with the help of The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), brought action against the employer after claiming that had their travel benefits removed in ‘retaliation’ for striking during the ...
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ArticleColony Tire ordered to pay $152,109 in back wages
US automotive organisation Colony Tire has been ordered to pay 248 employees $152,109 (£112,978) in back wages by the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD).The organisation was found to have not included employees' commissions in their regular rates of pay when calculating their overtime hours. By excluding ...
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ArticleGerman government extends child sickness benefit for working parents
The German government has extended its child sickness benefit in 2021 to further support working parents during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The enhancements in childcare sickness benefit are due to the German government extending Coronavirus lockdown restrictions and imposing tougher measures until 31 January 2021.Employees with responsibilities for children will receive ...
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ArticleVirgin Atlantic appoints Estelle Hollingsworth as chief people officer
International airline Virgin Atlantic has appointed Estelle Hollingsworth as chief people officer.In this role, Estelle will be responsible for supporting employees to thrive at work and creating an inclusive experience for all.She previously served as a vice president at the airline, where she was responsible for talent, leadership development, and ...
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ArticleHootsuite appoints Tara Ataya chief people and diversity officer
Social media management platform Hootsuite has appointed Tara Ataya chief people and diversity officer.Ataya will elevate the organisation's focus on employee experience as Hootsuite grows. She will also aim to formalise Hootsuite's commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.She previously served as Hootsuite's vice president, people, and has worked in people ...
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ArticleKeep up to date with the Spending Review 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his Spending Review speech on Wednesday 25 November 2020.He is expected to provide information on further plans to stabilise the UK economy and help organisations deal with the financial ramifications of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Stay tuned to the Employee Benefits website for all the latest ...
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ArticleGovernment publishes further guidance on Job Retention Scheme
The government has published further guidance on the Government Job Retention Scheme (GJRS), including details on flexible furlough and employees taking paid leave.The guidance outlines the increase in flexibility that the extended scheme provides when compared to its original implementation in March, such as allowing flexible furlough from the start.Under ...
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ArticleGovernment extends furlough scheme to March 2021
The government has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to March 2021, following the introduction of national lockdown restrictions across England on 5 November 2020.Under the terms of the extension, the government will continue to pay up to 80% of a person’s wage capped at a maximum of £2,500 ...
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ArticleGovernment extends Coronavirus Job Retention scheme
The government has extended its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until December 2020 to support those most impacted by the most recent measures put in place due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The government, under the new extension will pay up to 80% of employees' wages, with a cap of £2,500, ...
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ArticleGovernment expands Job Support Scheme to support staff affected by Covid-19 restrictions
The government has expanded the Job Support Scheme to support businesses who are forced to close due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions.The Job Support Scheme is the government's most recent attempt to support employees who are working reduced hours and prevent mass redundancies due to the financial constraints of businesses. The ...
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ArticleFrazer-Nash appoints Sam Geis as people director
Engineering and technology organisation Frazer-Nash has appointed Sam Geis as its new people director.Geis (pictured) moves to the newly created role, underpinning the organisation's people strategy while committing to developing an effective diversity and inclusion strategy. Geis, who has been with the organisation since 2017, has played a pivotal role ...
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ArticleGovernment publishes new guidance on Job Retention Bonus
The government has published further guidance on the Job Retention Bonus, originally announced in July 2020.The scheme, which has been introduced to support employees throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, gives organisations an incentive to bring back as many employees as possible from furlough.The new guidance has released information on what ...
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ArticleUK government to top up wages of staff working reduced hours
The UK government is to top up the pay of employees working reduced hours in order to support staff and businesses dealing with the financial impact of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The Job Support Scheme, which was announced by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on 24 September 2020, will give ...