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ArticleKevin Hart laughs his way to the world’s highest-paid comedian spot
Something for the weekend: US comedian Kevin Hart has overtaken Jerry Seinfield to claim the top spot on Forbes’ The world’s highest-paid comedians 2016 list.Hart earned $87.5m (£67.5m) between June 2015 and June 2016, trouncing Seinfield’s $43.5m (£33.5m).Amy Schumer, the only woman in the list, ranks in fourth place with ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 22 and 29 September 2016 were: 80% do not take time off for stress-related illnessesBMW consults on closure of final salary pension schemes to future accrualBenchmark your organisation's pensions strategyIs augmented reality climbing the next team-building challenge?EXCLUSIVE: Pinsent Masons to discuss ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to total reward statements 2016
The facts:What is a total reward statement?It is a document outlining the full value of the benefits package an employee receives, including salary, pension and shares. It can also include data about non-financial benefits, such as health and wellbeing and workplace training.Where can employers get more information?See the Employee Benefits ...
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ArticleGlobal employers work to provide same-sex spousal benefits
Japanese e-commerce organisation Rakuten has extended the benefits available to employees’ spouses to same-sex partners, revising the definition of both ‘marriage’ and ‘spouse’ in its internal employment policies.Previously, the policy only recognised a marriage certificate under Japanese law. Although same-sex marriage is not legal in Japan, the global organisation has ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: July-August 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in July and August 2016:65% of employee respondents say that access to back-up care has allowed them to work on a day they otherwise would not have been able to (Source: Bright Horizons) bit.ly/2a2Tq5z30% feel unsure about ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid grapples with a potential acquisition
We’re buying a company. I can’t imagine why; it is not even in the same industry group and we couldn’t share any clients, so what is the sense in that? The Higher Beings move in mysterious ways sometimes. I bet I’ll be working on providing data for selling it again ...
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ArticleAmey signs diversity and inclusion charter
Services provider Amey has signed the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport Charter for Diversity and Inclusion.As a signatory, Amey is required to recognise, respect, capitalise, and celebrate diversity at all levels of the business. An appointed senior leader within the organisation will also have responsibility for regularly reviewing performance ...
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ArticleLaw firm BLM to introduce online retirement planning tool for staff
Law firm BLM is to introduce an online retirement planning tool for its 1,700 employees.The tool, provided by Portus, enables staff to calculate their retirement income and see how this could change in different scenarios, helping employees to plan for their retirement.The launch follows a review of BLM’s benefits package ...
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Article30% of digital marketers feel underpaid
Almost two-thirds (30%) of digital marketer respondents believe they are underpaid, according to research by digital agency Greenlight Digital.Its The 41 hour report, which surveyed 218 full and part-time digital marketing professionals, also found that the average salary for male respondents is £48,025 a year, 9.5% higher than the average ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Easyjet to discuss communications for a mobile workforce at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: Easyjet will discuss communication strategies for organisations with a mobile or dispersed employee base at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Ken Lawrie (pictured), head of reward at Easyjet, will present the session entitled ‘Communication strategies for a mobile/dispersed workforce’, which will open the communications conference stream on Tuesday 11 October.Lawrie will ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: June-August 2016
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 June and 7 August 2016 were: EU referendum ‘leave’ vote expected to impact workplace benefitsThe vote to leave the European Union could have an impact on employment law and workplace benefits, such as pensions and share schemes. bit.ly/28YcpNR2. EXCLUSIVE: Royal Mail ...
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ArticleAirey moves to William Hill
Ed Airey has moved to global betting and gaming organisation William Hill as group reward director.Airey joins from insurance organisation RSA, where he was UK head of reward.He also has previous experience at the BBC, Deloitte, Philips, and RWE Npower.
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ArticleFairweather takes on reward at Ovo Energy
Jo Fairweather is now reward manager at Ovo Energy. This is a new position and the organisation’s first reward role. Fairweather will be solely responsible for its full reward and benefit agenda.Previously, Fairweather worked at Marks and Spencer, moving from HR manager, to senior people policy specialist, to reward manager.
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ArticlePriory Group appoints head of reward
Behavioural care provider Priory Group has appointed Natalie Cowell head of reward.Her previous roles include reward manager at Spirit Pub Company, reward consultant at E.On, and reward analyst at Experian.In her past roles, she has helped implement reward strategies, as well as support reward and pension departments.
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ArticleNHBC appoints Johnson
National House Building Council (NHBC) has appointed Louise Johnson reward consultant. In this role, Johnson will support the selection, management and communication of benefits, as well as tackle HR and reward review projects.Previously, Johnson worked as HR associate at German pharmaceutical organisation Grünenthal.
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ArticleCarlin moves to Daniel Thwaites
Hospitality organisation Daniel Thwaites has appointed Joanne Carlin director of people and development. Carlin was previously at Pirelli, where she was HR director UK. Her other prior experience includes HR roles at Honeywell, John West Foods, MW Brands, and Nutricia.
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ArticleRoberts moves to Zaha Hadid Architects
Caroline Roberts has joined Zaha Hadid Architects as global head of people and talent. In this role, Roberts is responsible for leading people provision and strategy, including developing HR policies and approaches to help staff flourish. Previously, Roberts was based at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as director of HR ...
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ArticleBMW consults on closure of final salary pension schemes to future accrual
Car manufacturer BMW is to consult on the closure of its two final salary pension schemes to future accrual.BMW is looking to make the changes to the defined benefit (DB) schemes, which have around 5,000 active members, from 1 June 2017. The organisation will encourage staff to join its defined ...
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Article70% want to access employee benefits from their mobile device
More than two thirds (70%) of employee respondents would like access to their employee benefits from a mobile device, but only 51% are currently able to do so, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Global employee benefits watch 2016-17 report, which surveyed 448 global HR and reward professionals and ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Ben Group launches pensions engagement platform for staff
EXCLUSIVE: TV and film advertising organisation Brand of Entertainment Network Group (Ben Group) has launched a new pensions engagement platform for staff.The online investment strategy platform, provided by Wealth Wizards and launched in September 2016, gives Ben Group's 32 employees access to online tools to enable them to better plan ...