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Government launches consultation on employee share schemes
The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes, including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage.The government is interested in hearing from stakeholders about whether the schemes are attractive to lower income earners in order ...
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Portico enhances benefits package
Guest services firm Portico has introduced the first phase of an enhanced employee benefits package for its 1,000 employees.The first phase of the package, which has been designed to reward success and place wellbeing and satisfaction at the heart of the organisation, will give employees access to enhanced health and ...
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Ink Innovation appoints new chief people officer
Ink Innovation, a technology provider for the travel industry, has appointed Judith Whittaker chief people officer.In this role, Whittaker will be responsible for leading the human resources team, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops and retains the best talent in the industry, and will work closely with the leadership team ...
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Weir Group receives mental health support recognition
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal mining technology business Weir Group has been recognised for its workplace mental health support commitment in Churches, Charities and Local Authorities’ (CCLA) Corporate Mental Health benchmark – UK 100.The benchmark assesses 100 of the largest listed UK businesses on their global approach to workplace mental health ...
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Kearney implements new Europe family support package
Global management consultancy firm Kearney has announced an expanded family support package for its European workforce.The firm, which employs 4,200 workers across 40 countries, will provide six months of full-time leave for all new parents, regardless of their gender or how they become parents. It will also offer a six-month ...
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Exclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Supermarkets Aldi Stores and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Vivup, this award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Aldi ...
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Neora implements Bare Minimum Mondays
Something for the weekend: Global skincare, wellness, hair care and weight management firm Neora has implemented a ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ policy for some members of its workforce. One way to avoid the Sunday scaries for sure!Caitlin Winter, marketing manager for Neora Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, set up the initiative ...
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Experian and HLB International among Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023
Data analytics and consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, cryptocurrency firm Kraken, and advisory and accounting organisation HLB International have been named as some of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.Published for the first time in partnership with benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute, the list is based on ...
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Natwest Group completes acquisition of Cushon
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Natwest Group has completed its acquisition of a majority shareholding in workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon.The group agreed to acquire 85% of Cushon for £144 million back in February, with 15% retained by management. It was approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...
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Exclusive: Emcor UK and Brambles shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Facilities management firm Emcor UK and pooling solutions business Brambles have been shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award, which is sponsored by Zest, was created to recognise how an employer has best utilised and adapted technology to suit its benefits package, its ...
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The top 10 most-read articles between 26 May - 1 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May - 1 June 2023 were: Amazon introduces flexible-working optionsVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay dealNeonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal AssentExclusive: Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits for reproductive health46% of young staff think employers could ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid can't take leave of holiday policies
Just when I am considering taking some well-earned annual leave, I get landed with yet another joint venture to deal with. Local HR seems to be getting all stressed about the new location’s benefit plans and I must do a benefits inventory and comparison to existing plans.Really, it seems quite ...
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NHS England staff receive 5% pay rise
More than one million NHS England employees are set to receive pay rises and one-off payments as part of a pay deal that takes effect today (1 June).The deal, which was announced last month, sees nurses, paramedics, 999 call handlers, midwives, security guards, and cleaners eligible for the Agenda for ...
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Valentino agrees staff bonus deal and extends benefits
Credit: DW labs Incorporated / Shutterstock.comLuxury fashion brand Valentino has signed a three-year results-based bonus agreement for employees in its Italian fashion business with trade unions Filctem Cgil, Femca Cisl and Uiltec Uil.The 2023-2025 deal is in addition to the previously signed regulatory and economic agreement regarding reduced taxation objectives.In ...
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Clarion Solicitors commits to become fertility-friendly employer
Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees.The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure ...
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Monday.com names Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer
Credit: Netanel TobiasWork operating system Monday.com has appointed Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer, effective this month.Nawi, who has worked at Monday.com for five years, most recently served as its general counsel on the senior management team. Alongside building, scaling and leading the legal department of 20 people, she ...
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Buyer's guide to group dental plans
What are group dental plans?Dental plans are a type of insurance or cash plan that specifically cater for oral health, helping staff afford regular dentist visits for preventative and routine care, such as accident and emergency cover, crowns, implants and fillings, as well as larger issues such as treatment for ...
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Virgin Media O2 staff accept pay deal
Virgin Media O2 employees have accepted a pay deal that includes consolidated rises in excess of 7, 8 or 9% this year, as well as a £400 cash lump sum to be paid in June.A total of 86.5% of staff, who are represented by trade union Communication Workers Union (CWU), ...
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Skout becomes employee owned
Cheshire-based B2B PR and communications agency Skout has become 100% employee owned through an employee ownership trust (EOT) to secure its long-term independence.The EOT now has a 100% controlling interest in the business, acting as a guardian of its values and culture, and ensuring its direction remains in employees’ best ...
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46% of young staff think employers could help financial burdens more
Nearly half (46%) of employees aged 18 to 34 believe their organisations could play a more active role in alleviating cost-of-living financial burdens, according to new research.The Sodexo Engage report The mountain of lost benefits: closing the expectation gap found that 53% of employees in the same age group feel ...