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ArticleUK women earn 35% less than men in 2024
Women in the UK earn 35% less than men in 2024, according to research by job search engine Adzuna.Its analysis of 672,311 CVs uploaded to its AI-powered CV screening tool ValueMyCV between January 2022 and March 2024 found the UK’s gender pay gap widened to 35% in March 2024, which ...
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Article54% of staff aged 35-44 will skive work following England match
Something for the weekend: The England men’s football team has reached the final of the UEFA European Football Championship (Euros) 2024, with the match against Spain due to take place on Sunday 14 July at 8pm. As supporters across the country prepare for football to potentially come ...
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ArticleEmma Reynolds named pensions minister
Credit: UK government, under Attribution 3.0 Unported Deed, resizedEmma Reynolds, the elected Labour MP for Wycombe, has been appointed parliamentary secretary for both the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Treasury.The new joint role is part of the new government's recognition that pensions are the responsibilities of both ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit schemeSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over paySEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employerLiz Kendall named secretary of state for work ...
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ArticleTesco to close Express stores early so employees can watch Euro 2024 final
Supermarket chain Tesco will close its smaller Express stores early so employees can watch the Euro 2024 final on Sunday 14 July.To mark the occasion of the England men’s football team reaching the final, its more than 1,800 Express stores across England will shut at 7.30pm, replacing the usual closing ...
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ArticleThe Perkbox Vivup Group to acquire Let’s Connect from Personal Group
The Perkbox Vivup Group is to acquire technology salary sacrifice benefits provider Let’s Connect from workforce benefits and services firm Personal Group.Let’s Connect’s team, which has a number of partners, and public and private sector clients, will blend into Perkbox Vivup’s operating structure and join its culture.According to Perkbox Vivup, ...
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ArticleThe Perfume Shop implements on-demand pay
Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has introduced on-demand pay as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting its workforce.Through the Wagestream app, the retailer’s employees will be able to draw up to 50% of their salary out at any time of the month to help with unexpected bills, expenses and ...
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ArticleMars appoints global vice president for people and organisation
Mars, a manufacturer of confectionery, pet food and other food products, has appointed Rebecca Snow global vice president for people and organisation.Snow will transition into the role as of this month and take on full responsibilities from 1 October. She replaces Eric Minvielle, global vice president for people and organisation ...
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ArticleSecond four-day week pilot to begin in UK this autumn
A second pilot of a four-day work week is scheduled to launch this autumn.The four-day-week pilot has opened for organisations to sign up for a November start, with findings to be presented to the government in summer 2025. It will also assess other flexible-working arrangements, including a shorter working week, ...
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Article45% of organisations find it difficult to meet expectations around benefits
Almost half (45%) of organisations find it difficult to meet employee expectations with their current benefits packages, according to research by employee benefits software firm Benify.Its Boost competitiveness by leveraging global benefits and total rewards report, which was sponsored by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and surveyed 214 HR leaders ...
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ArticleCo-op reports 5.2% mean socio-economic pay gap
Retailer Co-op has reported a mean pay gap of 5.2% between its employees from a lower and higher socio-economic background.For its first socio-economic pay gap report, the employer collected voluntary data from 48% of its 57,000 UK employees between April 2023 and April 2024. It used the Social Mobility Commission’s ...
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ArticleFred Perry and Pieminister receive living wage employer accreditation
Credit: piyaphun phunyammalee / Shutterstock.comSporting and fashion brand Fred Perry and pie making business Pieminister have received real living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.Employees at the two organisations across the UK will now receive a minimum of £12 per hour, while those based in London will get ...
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ArticleOCS Group workers based at Edinburgh Airport accept 11.9% wage increase
Credit: Serge Cornu / Shutterstock.comMore than 100 workers employed by facilities services OCS Group at Edinburgh Airport have accepted an 11.9% increase to their basic wages.The employees help airport passengers with reduced mobility issues, including assisting with wheelchairs and ambilift vehicles.Their minimum hourly pay will rise from £10.90 to £12.20 ...
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Article42% of employees receive regular recognition from chief executive officers
Despite 70% of employees highlighting the importance of recognition, just 42% have received regular recognition from their chief executive officers (CEOs), according to research by Boostworks.The employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing provider's white paper The heart of workplace engagement, which surveyed 3,000 UK HR professionals, C-suite leaders ...
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ArticleSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over pay
More than 350 employees at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have begun two days of strike action today (Tuesday) in a dispute over pay.The workers, who are members of trade union Unison, are employed at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital. They provide support to ...
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Article82% of employers have employee assistance programme take-up between 0-25%
Employee Benefits poll: Four-fifths (82%) of organisations have a take-up rate of between 0-25% for their employee assistance programme (EAP), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 15% of respondents said employee take-up of their EAP sits between 26-50%, while 3% answered that it ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to motivation voucher schemes
Credit: Black Salmon/ShutterstockWhat are motivation voucher schemes?Motivation voucher schemes are an effective means of engaging employees, particularly when pay rises are few and far between. The vouchers carry a monetary value that can either be spent at a single store or at multiple retailers.Motivation vouchers have been a popular way ...
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ArticleTEST: Motivation vouchers
Motivation vouchers have been a popular way for organisations to incentivise their employees for many years, from rewarding loyalty and recognising long service, to saying a simple thank-you for a job well done. In return, staff who feel recognised and valued are likely to be more engaged and productive, and ...
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Poll: Do you think the introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that recruitment firm Hays introduced one week of paid carer’s leave in order to support its UK and Ireland staff with caring responsibilities.The aim of the policy was to go beyond the ...