All articles by Carol Millett – Page 4
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ArticleAxle Haulage becomes employee owned
Trucking company Axle Haulage has become employee owned, with the new employee ownership trust (EOT) owning the majority of the business.Former majority stakeholder Barry Jordan will remain chairman of the Dunstable-based firm, which specialises in civil engineering, construction and railway industries transport, and has operating licences for a fleet of ...
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ArticleTransUnion launches flexible Fridays for UK staff
Global insights, information and credit reference agency TransUnion is allowing its 700 UK members of staff to take off Friday afternoons to focus on their personal development and wellbeing.Dubbed Flexible Fridays, the initiative has been launched in recognition of the impact the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has had on employees. Under ...
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ArticleThe Royal Household looks for new recruits
Something for the weekend: Do you feel royally fed up with where you are working? Well, now’s your chance to swap those everyday humdrum office surroundings for the exclusive environments of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyrood House and beyond, because The Royal Household is on a recruitment ...
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ArticlePoll: 23% of employers have cut staff benefits since pandemic began
Employee Benefits poll: Almost a quarter of organisations have either cut or reduced staff benefits since the beginning of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.According to the latest Employee Benefits survey, 23% of organisations reported that they had either cut or offered fewer perks to their employees in response to the global ...
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OpinionNick Griggs: Adapting to the new ways of working
We are now sitting at a junction, looking at the way we work and how organisations need to adapt, post pandemic. Despite the uncertainty and fast changing environment, decisions need to be made. So making sure you have the insight and framework to do this optimally is vital.As our recent ...
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ArticlePooch power to boost productivity and wellbeing
Something for the weekend: If you are not sharing a pod with a four-legged colleague right now (25 June) you may be missing out on some serious pooch power to boost your productivity and wellbeing.Yes, today, offices around the UK are echoing to the sound of “oohs” and “aaahs”, and ...
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ArticleAvePoint recruits first chief people officer
AvePoint, which provides data management solutions for Microsoft 365, has hired Stuart Robertson as its first-ever chief people officer.In his new role, Robertson will oversee talent, organisational scaling and employee experience and performance.Robertson, who joins AvePoint as it prepares to list as a public company on NASDAQ, brings more than ...
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ArticleWolters Kluwer appoints new chief HR officer
Global information services organisation Wolters Kluwer has promoted Bill Baker to the role of chief human resources officer.Baker has been with the company since 2013, most recently as executive vice president of global rewards and HR service delivery. In his former position, he led an HR transformation programme that included ...
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Article51% of employers increased pay to meet NLW rise
Half of large employers have had to increase their pay rates to comply with the uplift in the national living wage (NLW), introduced on 1 April this year.According to the latest research from income data specialists IDR, 51% of these organisations reported that they had raised their lowest rate of ...
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ArticleA cuppa to boost employee wellbeing
Something for the weekend: Have you ever needed an excuse for a tea break? After all, it's a well-known fact that it can do wonders for your wellbeing.Well, now you have it. NHS Charities is calling on every worker to kick back, stick the kettle on, pull out the biscuit ...
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ArticlePoll: 90% of organisations plan to allow hybrid working
Employee Benefits poll: Hybrid working looks set to become the norm in organisations around the country, with Employee Benefits' latest survey showing that 90% of respondents are planning to allow flexible working after the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.The poll also revealed that this percentage could rise, with 10% confirming that they ...
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ArticleMore support needed as mental health fit notes rise
Emotional support from employers is in higher demand due to a rise in the number of fit notes issued for mental health reasons because of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.According to research from consultancy and IT service provider NTT DATA UK, subsequent Coronavirus lockdowns have resulted in an increased number of ...
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ArticleHR managers see 5% pay boost in 2021
HR managers received the third highest pay rise for professionals this year, according to research from specialist recruiter Randstad.The study, which looked at the salaries of more than 9,000 UK workers, along with data from 700 placed jobs, revealed that HR managers were in the top five professions for wage ...
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ArticleBe the Big Cheese and get paid $10,000
Something for the weekend: Want to be the Next Big Cheese? Well here’s your chance. Snack maker Whisps is on the hunt for a cheese content officer.To apply for the job, all you have to do is send the Whisps team your "cheesiest joke" and give your considered opinion on ...
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ArticleLinkedIn appoints VP of international HR business partners
LinkedIn has promoted Lisa Finnegan to the role of vice president of its international HR business partners.In her new role, Finnegan will be responsible for leading LinkedIn’s HR business partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America (Latam) and Asia Pacific regions, which will now be consolidated ...
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Article46% of employees would not share data to improve wellbeing support
Nearly half (46%) of employees do not think their organisation should be able to monitor their personal health data, even if this enabled them to offer improved wellbeing support.The research carried out by Deloitte revealed that almost half (49%) of workers also believe their personal health is none of their ...
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ArticleNWH Group recruits new HR manager
Waste recycling company NWH Group has promoted Rhys Donaldson to the role of HR manager.Donaldson initially joined NWH Group in 2017 as a recruitment consultant, with his role rapidly expanding by 2018 to include HR responsibilities.In his new role Donaldson will be responsible for engaging with employees across the business, ...
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ArticleRunning poor communication up the flag pole
Something for the weekend: For those who simply hate poor communication and receiving irritating work emails full of cliches and catchphrases, take heart - you are not alone.Recent research revealed that the email greetings most likely to make office workers cringe included “Hey sweetie”, “Hey lady”, and “Hi honey”. Well, ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid discovers the dark art of comms
As I’m getting ready to send reminders out on our voluntary benefits platform, Big Bad Boss insists that I get the new vice president of communications involved. This seems a bit overkill, I mean it’s not even a new programme. Still, I’m not going to turn my nose up at ...
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ArticleFinal deadline extension for Employee Benefits Awards 2021
The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2021 has been extended for the final time to 5pm on Tuesday 8 June, giving HR, reward and benefits professionals one very last chance to enter and win recognition for their achievements at the industry’s most prestigious event of the year.Now in its ...