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ArticleUniversity of Leeds to increase pay for 1,300 employees
Credit: PoohFotoz / Shutterstock.comThe University of Leeds is to increase pay for more than 1,300 employees from 1 February.Employees on its pay grades two, three and four will be moved up at least one pay spine point. Those on pay grade two will earn a minimum of £12 an hour, ...
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ArticleEmployers increase ESG measures in executive pay programmes
Employers have continued to increase the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures in executive pay and incentive programmes, across markets according to a global study by Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The global advisory firm surveyed 1,146 firms listed in nine major European indices, 500 US ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 January 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 January 2024 were: Lidl GB gives pay rise to 26,000 hourly-paid employeesFCA manager loses full-time work from home claimMitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employersLloyds Banking Group reports 5.7% mean ethnicity pay gapEngineering ...
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ArticleDPD disables AI online chatbot after it criticises service to a customer
Something for the weekend: Parcel delivery business DPD has had to disable its artificial intelligence (AI) online chatbot after a customer figured out how to make it swear and write negative poems about its service. If you have ever felt demotivated or unengaged at work, then do not worry, because ...
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ArticlePandora UK and Ireland gives retail employees one-off bonus
Jewellry brand Pandora has awarded its 2,600 retail employees across UK and Ireland a one-off bonus, following its 2023 financial results.The organisation will pay out bonus payments starting at £100, which will increase depending on employees’ roles. The bonus is in addition to their existing monthly sales incentive programme.The bonus, ...
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ArticleHolmes Miller transitions to nine-day working fortnight
Architecture firm Holmes Miller has moved to a nine-day fortnight with a contracted hours reduction and no loss of pay, following a successful trial.Before formally adopting this format from this month, the firm held a three-month trial to test and refine the policy. This was to ensure it would not ...
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ArticleNDA receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its support for employees affected by the menopause.The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, recognises high standards and workplace practices that embrace the condition. Employers are assessed and must demonstrate evidence of their support ...
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ArticlePolice Digital Service hires new director of people services
Police Digital Service, responsible for enabling UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety, has appointed Kath Stephenson director of people services.Formerly head of people and culture at HF Holidays, Stephenson joined the service in September 2022 as head of HR, and played a role in developing the ...
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ArticleHenkel implements paid global gender neutral parental leave
Chemicals firm Henkel has introduced fully paid gender neutral parental leave for its 50,000 employees worldwide.The firm’s employees in 80 countries will have the opportunity to take up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave. The length of the leave is based on the caregiver role as opposed to ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group reports 5.7% mean ethnicity pay gap
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comLloyds Banking Group has reported a 5.7% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2023, which is a 1% increase on its 2022 figure.The group’s median ethnicity pay gap was 12.5%, remaining the same as 2022’s figure. Its mean ethnicity bonus gap was 29.2%, which is 17.1% higher ...
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ArticleEden Hotel Collection awards staff for long service
Boutique hotel group Eden Hotel Collection has recognised 50 of its employees who have been in their roles for five years or more at a long-service awards ceremony.The group employs more than 425 staff across its hotels, which include The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Greenway Hotel and Spa in ...
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ArticleBain and Gray becomes employee owned
Credit: Andrew Ogilvy PhotographyLondon-based executive support recruitment firm Bain and Gray has become an employee-owned firm by establishing an employee ownership trust (EOT).The EOT gives the organisation’s 20 employees a stake in the business, a greater say in how it is run and an annual share of its profits. Co-founders ...
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ArticleLidl GB gives pay rise to 26,000 hourly-paid employees
Supermarket Lidl GB is to give its 26,000 hourly-paid employees a pay rise as part of a £37 million investment into their wages.From 1 March, entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12 outside of the M25, rising to £13 with length of service. For those working within the ...
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ArticleEngineering construction staff accept 17.4% pay increase
A total of 3,000 engineering construction workers who operate under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) have accepted a two-year pay increase worth a minimum of 17.4%.The NAECI staff, who are members of trade unions Unite and GMB, carry out essential repair and maintenance at oil refineries, ...
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ArticleOlivia Burgess: How can reward and benefits contribute to happiness at work?
The value of employee happiness is significant, with direct links to productivity, engagement, and retention. Prioritising employee happiness and wellbeing at Atradius has enabled us to look after our people and maintain a high retention rate across our organisation.Reward and benefits have a direct impact on employee wellbeing; ultimately, happier ...
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ArticleExclusive: Employee Benefits Awards 2024 entry deadline extended
The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 has been extended until midnight on Friday 9 February to give HR, reward and benefits professionals more opportunity to enter.Organisations that have already submitted entries can use the extra time to consider any additional categories they might want to enter, or nominate ...
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Article69% of employees do not want to choose workplace pension provider
More than two-thirds (69%) of employees do not want to choose their workplace pension provider and would rather their employer make the choice, according to new research from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).Following the government’s announcement of a lifetime provider model for workplace pensions, where employees can choose ...
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ArticleMitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employers
Facilities management employer Mitie, The Perfume Shop, pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross, and insurer NFU Mutual UK have been certified as UK top employers.Created by the Top Employers Institute, the UK top employer accreditation recognises employers’ commitment to HR initiatives and practices. They must demonstrate how they support employees across ...
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ArticleFCA manager loses full-time work from home claim
A woman who launched a tribunal claim after her request to work from home full time was rejected has lost her case.Elizabeth Wilson worked as a manager at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and had been working entirely from home since the Covid-19 pandemic struck in early 2020. When the ...
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ArticleExterro recruits Paul Valentino as first chief people officer
Data risk management software solutions provider Exterro has appointed Paul Valentino as its first chief people officer, effective this month.Valentino will report directly to chief executive officer Bobby Balachandran. In the newly created position, he will be responsible for attracting and retaining top talent, implementing leadership and capabilities development, and ...