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    How to upscale a benefits strategy to align with business growth

    2023-07-13T05:00:41Z

    Need to know:As businesses grow, it is vital that their employee benefits strategies also evolve.Employers may start with a few core products but then expand into other areas, including wellbeing, lifestyle discounts and changes to working patterns.A more mature strategy is likely to include an element of choice so employees ...

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    Schneider Electric enhances family leave benefits

    2023-07-12T10:51:10Z

    Credit: LCV / Shutterstock.comEnergy management and automation business Schneider Electric has enhanced its family leave benefits for more than 3,500 employees acoss the UK and Ireland in recognition of the evolving needs of its workforce and the importance of work-life balance.The changes came into effect for all employees, including those ...

  • The Perfume Shop living wage
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    The Perfume Shop accredited as living wage employer

    2023-07-12T10:39:43Z

    Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.The retailer aligned itself with the real living wage this year, signalling its commitment to ensuring all staff are paid fairly, feel rewarded and valued, and as part of its recognition of how the cost-of-living ...

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    Atlas Security introduces new people strategy

    2023-07-12T10:33:49Z

    Security services firm Atlas Security has launched a new people strategy to demonstrate its commitment to improving the overall wellbeing of all employees and to create a happier workplace environment.Under the strategy, the organisation will implement people-centric policies and practices, with the aim of bringing all security officers under one ...

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    Median monthly pay up 9.7% year-on-year in June

    2023-07-11T11:01:48Z

    Median monthly pay for June 2023 has been estimated at £2,308, a 9.7% increase from June 2022 and a 24.1% rise from February 2020, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its latest labour market figures revealed this is an increase on the previous month, when median monthly ...

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    Amazon warehouse employees strike over pay

    2023-07-11T10:52:01Z

    Almost 900 workers employed by Amazon at its Coventry fulfilment centre have begun a multiple-day strike in an ongoing row over pay.The strike will continue until 13 July at the organisation’s warehouse, lasting for two hours during the morning and two hours in the evening across the three days.The workers, ...

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    Government announces DC pension scheme reforms

    2023-07-11T10:40:49Z

    Nine of the UK’s largest defined contribution (DC) pension providers have come to an agreement with the government to improve pension schemes.Under the Mansion House Reforms, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, the providers have committed to allocating 5% of assets in their default funds to unlisted equities ...

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    ElectriX

    2023-07-11T10:20:52Z

    ElectriX, powered by LV= General Insurance, part of Allianz Group, is your key to unlocking a greener future for both your business and your employees. We make switching to an electric car simple with a comprehensive package that includes:Tailored leasing options: Find the perfect electric vehicle for your employees' needs ...

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    Tribunal orders ABC Engineering to pay former staff unpaid wages and holiday pay

    2023-07-10T10:54:56Z

    An employment tribunal has ruled that collapsed firm ABC Engineering needs to pay eight former members of staff more than £12,000 for failing to pay holiday entitlements and unauthorised wage deductions.The Warrington-based engineering business entered voluntary liquidation in last September after accruing debts worth nearly £300,000. One month later, eight ...

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    Herbert Smith Freehills and West Brom win Beyond the Living Wage Award

    2023-07-10T10:16:48Z

    Credit: Wozzie / Shutterstock.comLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills, building society West Brom and savings and retirement firm Phoenix Group have been recognised for their commitment to supporting staff beyond the living wage.Winning the Beyond the Living Wage Award at the Living Wage Foundation’s Living Wage Champion Awards 2023, the employers ...

  • Baker McKenzie pay increase
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    Baker McKenzie boosts pay for newly qualified London lawyers

    2023-07-10T09:51:16Z

    Global law firm Baker McKenzie has increased the salary for its London-based newly qualified lawyers from £110,000 to £118,000 as of this month.According to the firm, which has more than 13,000 employees, trainee salaries will remain at their current rates of £50,000 for first-year trainees and £55,000 for second-year trainees. ...

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    Kearney hires global and European diversity, equity and inclusion director

    2023-07-10T08:00:25Z

    Global consultancy partnership Kearney has recruited Neil Griffiths as its new global and European diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) director.In this role, Griffiths will further shape and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy in alignment with Kearney’s values and goals. He will work closely with leadership and stakeholders across the organisation ...

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    Remote working most valued benefit for 94%

    2023-07-07T11:17:08Z

    More than nine in 10 (94%) employees rate working from home as the most important benefit to them because it increases their productivity and happiness, according to research by Business Name Generator.Its survey of more than 1,000 UK office-based workers, however, found that just 27% of respondents currently receive this ...

  • Tesco virtual GP service
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    Tesco introduces virtual GP service and expands wellbeing support

    2023-07-07T10:38:56Z

    Supermarket chain Tesco has extended its wellbeing provision for its more than 300,000 UK employees and their families to include a virtual GP service.Through the service, which is provided by Yulife, front-line staff, managers and their immediate family living in the same household will be able to access unlimited appointments ...

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    Emerald Publishing enhances benefits package

    2023-07-07T10:30:55Z

    Credit: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.comEmerald Publishing has enhanced its reward package with a raft of new benefits after an internal review revealed what its staff find important.Following the introduction of a monthly working-from-home allowance in January, Emerald has now implemented Summer Fridays, where its UK office will closes at 1pm ...

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    GymBird seeks chief step officer to walk 10,000 steps a day

    2023-07-07T08:00:45Z

    Something for the weekend: Fitness brand GymBird has taken its first step to find a chief step officer to walk 10,000 steps in a single day, report on their experience and receive a $10,000 (£7,856) payment in return.The ideal candidate will be looking to put their best foot forward in ...

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    The top 10 most-read articles between 30 June - 6 July 2023

    2023-07-07T08:00:04Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 June - 6 July 2023 were: Tui UK enhances family leave policyBirmingham City Council unable to pay £760 million equal pay billUK salary budgets expected to decline in 2024Barclays updates childcare leave policy for US staffTrip.com Group introduces childcare subsidyHolland and ...

  • Confessions of a benefits manager
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    Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid gets tangled in benefits surveys

    2023-07-07T05:00:58Z

    This is the time of year when I wish I had taken up another career. The summer brings a new level of tedium in the form of surveys. We now have a fancy survey data repository which takes a lot of the grind out of the task when it comes ...

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    UK workplace diversity and inclusion progress has stalled

    2023-07-06T10:58:19Z

    While many UK employers have increased their diversity and inclusion focus, progress on gender parity, age, socio-economic status and sexual orientation has stalled, according to new research.Alfa, Barclays, Britvic, Havas, KPMG, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, Pfizer, Royal Mail, Verizon, and Yahoo took part in Dial Global’s Diversity review 2023, which ...

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    James Walker Devol engineers accept 12.5% pay rise

    2023-07-06T10:36:54Z

    Workers employed at the James Walker Devol plant based in Gourock, Scotland, have accepted a 12.5% pay rise.Around 100 engineers, who are responsible for manufacturing components for the construction, oil, gas and railway sectors around the globe, are set to receive the increase, which equates to a £2,500 annual pay ...