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Article56% plan to review their company car policy
More than half (56%) of employer respondents plan to review their company car policy in the next year, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its 2016 Company car benefits survey, which surveyed 1,187 UK organisations, also found that 51% of respondents that offer company cars enable staff to opt for ...
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ArticleUniversity of Lincoln wins Employee Benefits Awards 2016 Grand Prix
The University of Lincoln took home the Grand Prix at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.The organisation was applauded for its trailblazing approach to financial wellbeing and its efforts to support staff and student employees through a programme described as groundbreaking.The University of Lincoln (pictured) also won the award for Best ...
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Article59% view gender pay reporting as key employment law issue facing employers
More than half (59%) of employer respondents view gender pay reporting as the most important employment legal services issue they will face over the next five years, according to research by law firm Lewis Silkin and Winmark.Its The future of employment legal service report, which surveyed 68 senior HR and ...
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Article13% offer line manager training to support working carers
Just 13% of employer respondents offer line manager training to support working carers, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Westfield Health.The research, which is based on a survey of 554 senior HR professionals and focus groups with working carers, also found that around ...
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ArticleGalvin is at Glassdoor
Carmel Galvin has joined Glassdoor as chief human resources officer.Galvin has some 25 years’ experience in international HR, including positions at Deloitte and Advent Software.In her new role, Galvin will be responsible for developing Glassdoor’s people strategy and infrastructure.
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ArticleDicker joins the Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust has appointed Martyn Dicker as HR director.Dicker’s previous roles include HR director at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, director of HR and organisational development at Fairtrade Foundation, as well as senior HR roles at British Red Cross.He is also a member of the Engage for Success Taskforce.
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ArticleMcCahill moves to BGL Group
Toria McCahill has joined BGL Group as group reward director.McCahill was previously head or reward at Dentsu Aegis Network UK. Her experience spans a number of industries and global reward roles, including positions at CSR, Dixons Carphone and Samsung.
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ArticleReward Gateway appoints Hicks
Robert Hicks, previously head of HR (interim) at Reward Gateway, has been appointed group HR director on a permanent basis.Hicks will be responsible for internal communications, learning and development and HR operations across the firm’s global workforce.His previous experience includes HR director at Exponential-e and an interim HR role at ...
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ArticleTarmac appoints Spargo
Building materials and construction solutions organisation Tarmac has appointed Peter Spargo senior HR manager. In this role, he is the lead contact for the group’s Central and Wales regional HR team.Spargo was previously HR manager at Hope Construction Materials. His prior experience includes roles at GKN Aerospace and Data Systems ...
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ArticleTagg joins Breedon Aggregates
Steve Tagg has been appointed HR director at Breedon Aggregates. He will also have responsibility for overseeing group safety and play a role in the organisation’s upcoming acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.Tagg joins from Aggregate Industries, where he spent 21 years in a variety of senior HR roles, including organisation ...
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ArticleAustralia to increase national minimum wage to $17.70 an hour
Australia is to increase the national minimum wage to $672.70 a week (£342.910), or $17.70 an hour (£9).This will see the national minimum wage rise by $15.80 a week, the equivalent of 41 cents an hour.The 2.4% increase, which will come into effect from 1 July 2016, forms part of ...
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Article38% uncomfortable discussing caring responsibilities at work
More than a third (38%) of carer respondents that balance care and work are uncomfortable discussing caring in the workplace, according to research by Carers UK.Its Building carer-friendly communities research, which surveyed 6,149 individuals, including 1,821 carers who have experience of balancing work and caring responsibilities upon which the following ...
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Article52% never leave the office at lunchtime
More than half (52%) of respondents never leave the office at lunchtime, according to research by the National Charity Partnership, a collaboration between the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK, and Tesco.The survey of 2,000 employees also found that 24% of respondents regularly work through their lunch breaks.The research also found:32% ...
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ArticleUS organisation pays for employee’s wedding
Something for the weekend: US grocery and bulk goods delivery organisation Boxed Wholesale surprised employees by offering to pay for their wedding day.The benefit will apply to all full-time staff, including employees who work in fulfilment centres across New Jersey, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Dallas, as well as those who ...
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ArticleWho will win an Employee Benefits Award this year?
The 14th annual Employee Benefits Awards, in association with Aon, takes place on Friday 3 June 2016.BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, Hilton Worldwide, Sky, TalkTalk Group and Volkswagen Financial Services are among the employers shortlisted.There are 24 awards in total and the winners will be announced during a lunch time ceremony ...
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Article61% want US employers to offer paid volunteering leave
Over half (61%) of US employee respondents would like paid leave to engage in volunteering opportunities, according to research by Cone Communications.Its 2016 Cone Communications employee engagement study, which surveyed 1,020 American adults employed at organisations with more than 1,000 staff, also found that 67% would like to engage in ...
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ArticleAllianz Global Assistance runs employee learning and wellbeing events
Allianz Global Assistance UK engaged its employees with wellbeing during a series of events to mark Learning at Work Week (16-22 May).The organisation took part in the annual awareness campaign with the aim of supporting the personal and professional development of its employees.During the week, it ran a number of ...
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Top 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May and 1 June 2016:Shappi Khorsandi to host Employee Benefits Awards 2016Asda
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ArticleTop 10 most read news stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May and 1 June 2016: Shappi Khorsandi to host Employee Benefits Awards 2016Asda and Quintiles shortlisted for best benefits technologyUnited Arab Emirates debuts 3D-printed officePension exit charges under scrutinyArriva and Nottingham City Council shortlisted for best voluntary benefitsGovernment consults on ...
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ArticleThorpe Park Leeds introduces bike health checks for staff
Thorpe Park Leeds business park has introduced a new monthly bicycle health check service for the 4,500 employees working on site.More than 60 organisations have offices at the site, including Atkins, BAM, IBM, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, National Grid, and United Utilities.The business park has launched the mobile Dr Bike service ...