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ArticlePostal association to take legal action against US Postal Service in pay dispute
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) has filed a lawsuit against the US Postal Service for failing to align the pay of supervisors, managers and professional employees with federal law.The postal association filed legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday 26 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Access to on-site physio and massage therapy has increased by a quarter
EXCLUSIVE: Access to an on-site physiotherapist or massage therapist increased by 24 percentage points between 2018 and 2019, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019 report, which surveyed 290 HR decision-makers and was published in May 2019, also found that access to subsidised catering has risen by 16 ...
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ArticleGymshark sees 91% of staff log on to benefits platform since October 2016
As of July 2019, online fitness clothing and accessories retailer Gymshark has seen 91% of its 300 UK-based employees log on to its employee benefits platform since its launch.The Birmingham-based organisation partnered with Perkbox in October 2016 to launch the platform, aligning with Gymshark’s commitment to focus on employee wellbeing.The ...
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ArticleWomen and Equalities Committee puts discrimination responsibility on employers
The Women and Equalities Committee has recommended that the emphasis for raising workplace discrimination issues should lie with employers, public authorities and service providers, rather than individual employees.The Committee published its tenth Enforcing the Equality Act: The law and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission report on ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 43% of UK managers do not have the tools to effectively recognise staff
EXCLUSIVE: More than two-fifths (43%) of UK managers stated that their organisation has not provided them with the tools and understanding to recognise staff effectively, according to research by Reward Gateway.Its survey of 500 UK employees also found that 68% of UK managers agreed that their bosses could do more ...
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ArticleFinancial and insurance organisations contribute most to employees’ pensions
Financial and insurance organisations are the employers that contribute the most into employees’ pension pots, paying an average of 9.5% of an individual's salary into their retirement savings, according to research by Profile Pensions.Its analysis of employees over the age of 22 but under the state pension age, who earn ...
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ArticleCulina Group employees have spent £600,000 on retail discounts since 2016
Warehouse, distribution and transport organisation Culina Group has seen its 7,000 UK and Ireland-based employees spend more than £600,000 on retail discounts via its employee benefits platform since February 2016.The organisation originally launched the platform in February 2016, in partnership with Personal Group, in order to boost motivation and engagement ...
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ArticleMedian salary for graduate jobs rises by 1.25%
The median salary for graduate job roles has increased by 1.25% in the last year, rising from £27,654 to £28,000, according to research by Incomes Data Research (IDR).The Graduate and apprentice pay 2019 report, based on research conducted in spring 2019 using information from 56 UK-based organisations that employ a ...
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ArticleFCA publishes policy statement to improve informed pensions decision-making
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today (30 July 2019) published a policy statement confirming measures to improve informed decision-making around pension saving, in order to boost consumers’ retirement outcomes.The measures, due to come into force from 1 August 2020, are a result of the FCA’s Retirement outcomes review, which ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 respondents offer benefits through optional remuneration
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (70%) respondents in 2019 offer benefits through optional remuneration arrangements for all staff, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, which surveyed 290 respondents and was published in May 2019, also found that the proportion of organisations offering benefits through optional remuneration has only ...
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ArticleThree-fifths cite attracting and retaining talent as top objective for 2019
Almost three-fifths (56%) of employers cite attracting and retaining talent as the top objective for their benefits strategy in 2019, compared to 82% in 2018, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Innovation generation: The big HR tech disconnect 2019/20 report, which surveyed 380 global HR and reward professionals with ...
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ArticleSAS and United Colours of Benetton among India’s top mid-sized workplaces for 2019
Software organisation SAS India, retail business United Colours of Benetton India, manufacturing firm Mahindra Intertrade and education organisation Max Skill First are among the businesses recognised on India’s top 50 great mid-size workplaces 2019 list, compiled by the Great Place to Work Institute India, in association with BW BusinessWorld.The list, ...
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ArticleEY, London City Airport and Schroders sign up to new Good Work Standard
Professional services organisation EY, London City Airport and asset wealth firm Schroders are among the employers that have signed the Good Work Standard, a new benchmark that recognises businesses for implementing and maintaining high employment standards, such as paying staff at least the voluntary London living wage.The Good Work Standard ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to introducing new benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to organisations implementing new benefits, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, which surveyed 290 HR decision-makers and was published in May 2019, found that budget (86%) and time (40%) continue to stand as the largest barriers to implementing new benefits, having ...
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ArticleTaxi drivers have received a 72% pay increase since 2008
Out of a selection of 200 UK occupations, taxi drivers have received the largest pay increase, of just over 72%, between 2008 and 2018, according to research by Comparethemarket.The analysis, which is based on earnings data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) between 2008 and 2018, found that ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland Civil Service staff strike in pay and conditions dispute
Staff employed by the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), who are members of the trade union Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (Nipsa), are today (Friday 26 July 2019) undertaking strike action in a dispute on pay and employee terms and conditions.The industrial action includes two rallies, due to commence at ...
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ArticleGovernment approves extended redundancy protections for pregnant women
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has confirmed new legal protections against redundancy for pregnant women and new mothers, extending the duration of redundancy protection to six months from the date of return to work.The improved redundancy protection, which was announced on Monday 22 July 2019, also ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 18-24 July 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 and 24 July 2019 were: Government to consider neonatal leave and pay within parental leave consultationEXCLUSIVE: Action for Children launches new employee benefits platformEXCLUSIVE: Elsevier hosts wellbeing day for 700 Oxford-based staffBEIS to consult on workplace protections and flexible working ...
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ArticleFacebook group advertises leaving work to go to the pub for summer half day
Something for the weekend: With this summer’s heatwave hitting offices up and down the UK, a particularly brazen portion of the nation's employees are claiming to plan on ditching work for a self-imposed summer half day, inspired by an unusual Facebook event.As temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius this week, community ...
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ArticleInvestment banking analyst is UK's highest paid entry-level role for 2019
The position of investment banking analyst is the highest-paying entry-level job role in the UK for 2019, with a median base salary of £50,752 a year, according to research by Glassdoor.Its 10 Highest-paying entry level jobs list identifies those roles, excluding internships, with the highest median annual base salaries, as ...