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Article71% of working mothers have had their furlough requests refused
Almost three-quarters (71%) of working mothers who have applied for furlough following the latest school closures have had their requests turned down, according to research by Trades Union Congress (TUC).The study, which polled 51,735 mothers, found that 78% have not been furloughed by their employers, while 40% were unaware that ...
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ArticleJTF Mega Discount Warehouses launches employee assistance programme
Retail store JTF Mega Discount Warehouses has introduced an employee assistance programme (EAP) to further support the wellbeing of its 500 employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and beyond.The programme, provided by Westfield Health, offers employees access to professional advice across a range of issues, including stress, depressions, financial wellbeing, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 7 January – 13 January 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 7 January – 13 January 2021 were: EXCLUSIVE: Heineken UK launches workplace savings tool for staffGarmin introduces health and wellbeing app for 800 employeesGerald Eve builds holistic benefits strategy that supports all areas of employee wellbeingB&M rewards 30,000 employees with a week’s ...
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ArticleGenerous anonymous customer tips Joey B restaurant staff $1,300
Something for the weekend: During difficult times, a kind gesture from a customer boosted morale at US-based restaurant Joey B.Like many restaurants, Joey B has been struggling throughout the pandemic due to the fluctuations in demand. To lift spirits and keep motivation high among staff, an anonymous customer left a ...
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ArticleMorrisons to increase pay for 96,000 store employees
Supermarket retailer Morrisons has announced plans to introduce a new pay deal for its store-based employees.The new pay deal, effective from April 2021, will affect around 96,000 employees with the majority of staff expecting a 9% increase in pay. The retailer's minimum hourly rate currently stands at £9.20 an hour.In ...
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ArticleThe Highland Council introduces mental health platform for teachers
The Highland Council has introduced a new support package to improve the mental health of teachers throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation partnered with Treehouse of Knowledge to support the wellbeing of its staff in light of recent lockdown restrictions. From 18 January 2021, teachers across 200 Highland schools will ...
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ArticleEmployee pension contributions fell by 11% in 2020
Employee and employer contributions to defined contribution (DC) pension schemes dropped by 11% and 5% between quarter one and quarter two of 2020 respectively, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its analysis, which looked at UK-based funded occupational pension schemes from October 2019 to June 2020, found that total ...
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Morrisons to increase minimum pay to £10 for store employees
Supermarket retailer Morrisons has announced that it will introduce a new pay deal for its store-based employeesThe organisation is said to be the first UK supermarket to promise staff at least £10 an hour. The new deal effective from April 2021, will affect around 96,000 employees with the majority of ...
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ArticleHow to prioritise employee reward and recognition for 2021
By Jenni Yates, Head of Client SuccessWe’ve finally made it to the end of 2020. It’s been a year of challenges, but with challenges come opportunities. A new year symbolises a new beginning and it’s a chance to put your engagement initiatives at the top of your list.We’ve helped countless ...
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ArticleSafespaces becomes accredited real living wage employer
Yorkshire based disability services and support organisation Safespaces has become a real living wage employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.The organisation, which has committed to paying the real living wage to all employees, chose to implement the standard to aid health and wellbeing, as well as a means of ...
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ArticleSalesforce, Microsoft and Apple named best places to work in UK
Salesforce, Microsoft and Apple are among the top 10 employers named in Glassdoor’s UK list of Best Places to Work in 2020.Its annual Employees’ Choice Awards, which is in its thirteenth year, is compiled using data from anonymous postings on Glassdoor’s website.Employee reviews about their jobs, work environment and employers ...
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ArticleErnst and Young reports 32.4% mean gender and 36.7% ethnicity pay gaps
Professional services organisation Ernst and Young (EY) has reported a 32.4% mean gender pay gap, as at April 2020. It has also voluntarily chosen to report its ethnicity pay gap data, which shows a 36.7% mean difference.The organisation’s median gender pay gap including more than 11,000 employees is 15.3% as ...
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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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Article45% of employees do not feel supported by their employer
Under half (45%) of staff believe that their employer is not doing enough to support them, according to research by Tiger Recruitment.The organisation's Salary and Benefits Review 2021, which surveyed 2,126 employees in the UK, found that more than half (51%) of respondents believe their employer could have communicated their ...
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ArticleTaylor Guitars becomes employee owned
Guitar manufacturer Taylor Guitars is now 100% employee-owned following the introduction of its employee stock ownership plan (Esop).More than 750 employees will be able to control shares within the business. Its new ownership structure will support the continued established leadership, enabling the organisation to remain independent and preserve culture.The news ...
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ArticleGarmin introduces health and wellbeing app for 800 employees
Fitness technology organisation Garmin has introduced a health and wellbeing app for its 800 employees to support them through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation has partnered with Tictrac to give employees the chance to be more engaged and connected with their physical and mental health.From January 2021, employees will be ...
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AIG Life
Insurance organisations AIG Life has been providing its 450 with health and wellbeing support to ensure they feel connected to the business and manage their physical wellbeing during the pandemic.The organisation partnered with Tictrac to create an interactive activity which encouraged employees to participate in a three-week team step challenge. ...
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SilverCloud
SilverCloud is a digital platform that provides fast and effective tools to help you better manage stress and be happier. The platform delivers anytime, anywhere access to interactive content, tools and videos making it easy for people to be more engaged in their health. Programmes are delivered as self-guided or ...
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ArticleAllen and Overy resets emergency paid leave days for staff
International law firm Allen and Overy is resetting its emergency paid leave policy to support employees affected by the latest Covid-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown measures.The organisation, which initially offered staff five days of paid emergency leave at the start of a 12-month rolling period, has reset the initiative so that employees ...