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ArticleDuco names new chief people officer
Duco, an enterprise platform for data automation, has named Lyuba Brouillard as its new chief people officer, to lead its human resources organisation. With more than two decades of experience in leading global teams across the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific regions, Brouillard ...
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ArticlePraxis appoints new chief people officer
UK real estate platform Praxis has appointed Rosamund King as its new chief people officer as it further strengthens its senior leadership team to facilitate its growth. With more than 100 professionals working across three UK offices, Praxis has newly introduced the role of chief people officer. ...
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ArticleCloudBees hires Richa Gupta new chief human resources officer
Software development platform CloudBees has hired Richa Gupta as its new chief human resources officer. In this key leadership role, Gupta will support CloudBees’ global expansion efforts and its intended evolution as a strategic enterprise transformation partner. Gupta has more than 25 years of experience leading HR ...
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Sponsored ContentMagnus Kauders: Common problems with occupational health and how to avoid them
Working with occupational health can sometimes be a frustrating experience for benefits and HR professionals. Concerns around responsiveness, poor integration with other benefits and fallout from cases going wrong can have a big impact on business performance. Incorrect billing and invoicing can be big headaches too. Sometimes ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live conference programme 2024 is unveiled
The Employee Benefits Live conference programme is now available. With more than 28 sessions packed with practical advice, inspiration, and top tips, the programme offers valuable insights to address the challenges facing organisations’ HR, people, and reward strategies. Expert speakers from leading employers including Ikea, Natwest, Rio ...
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ArticleDeskLodge accredited as real living wage employer
Co-working space business DeskLodge has become accredited as a living wage employer as part of a commitment to its workforce. The commitment will see every DeskLodge employee receive a minimum hourly wage of £12, which is higher than the government minimum for people over the age of ...
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Article49% of workers aged 50 and older are phasing into retirement
More than half (55%) of employees said a retirement plan is more important than ever as 49% of workers aged 50 and older have already started phasing into retirement, according to research by global advisory and broking firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its 2024 Global benefits attitudes ...
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ArticleManchester City FC has biggest pay gap between football players and staff
Credit: shana espinoza / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: Analysis by KingCasinoBonus of Premier League football clubs has revealed the biggest pay gaps between players and staff, with Manchester City having the largest ratio at 237:1. The online casino comparison service analysed player and staff wages, including ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tesco loses Supreme Court case over fire and rehire proposals Deloitte equalises paid parental leave University College London to give non-clinical staff pay increase Junior doctors accept 22% pay settlement Nottingham ...
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Article67% of staff do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries
While 93% of employees said work-life balance was critical for good overall wellbeing, 67% do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries, according research by Protime UK. Its report The work-life boundary gap – why it matters and how to fix it, which ...
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Case StudiesPerfomalis provides group risk perks to support staff wellbeing
Group risk benefits are available to organisations of all sizes, from small firms with just a handful of employees to large corporates. Digital marketing agency Perfomalis employs a team of 18 but offers group risk protection covering income during treatment, as well as lump-sum payments for more ...
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AnalysisHow employers can support staff through critical illness
Credit: Chumakov Oleg / Shutterstock Need to know: While the focus of group risk benefits was previously on the claim aspect and the monetary payout, now it is more about the crucial support and wellbeing benefits included in many policies. Communication of group risk benefits through ...
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ArticleSuperdrug and Savers receive bronze equality award
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Health and beauty retailers Superdrug and Savers have received a bronze award in Stonewall’s UK Workplace Equality Index. Charity for LGBTQ+ rights Stonewall launched the Workplace Equality Index to recognise employers which are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and are ...
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ArticleThe Dot Group appoints new global people director
Student living business The Dot Group has appointed Helene Williamson as its new global people director. With her global and diverse experience in human resource management, organisational development, leading large-scale human resource initiatives and driving organisational success, Williamson will join the executive leadership team. She will shape ...
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ArticleTesco loses Supreme Court case over fire and rehire proposals
Supermarket Tesco has lost its Supreme Court case against Usdaw over what the trade union called proposals to fire and rehire workers on less favourable terms. In 2007, Tesco planned to close some of its distribution centres and offered staff retained pay for them to relocate. It ...
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ArticleGI Group Holding becomes member of women’s charity to raise awareness
Recruitment firm GI Group Holding has become a founding member of the charity Wellbeing of Women to raise awareness of the wellbeing of all women. GI Group Holding is made up of the brands GI Group, Marks Sattin, Grafton, GI Pro, Intoo and Tack TMI. As a ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Bank of London and the Middle East launches enhanced and flexible maternity leave Exclusive: Travis Perkins and Rio Tinto to discuss culture of recognition and reward at Employee Benefits Live ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: The importance of facilitating conversations around suicide
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. This week, rock star Jon Bon Jovi made headlines after he reportedly helped a woman in distress who was standing on the ledge of a bridge over the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. Along with others, Bon Jovi talked to the ...
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ArticleUK among worst countries for work-life balance
Something for the weekend: As a nation, we are well-known for complaining. This has been proven in Access People’s latest research, which found that while Spain ranked top for work-life balance, the UK lags behind when compared to other countries. Conducted by the HR systems specialist, which ...
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ArticleParfetts awards employees 12% profit share bonus
Wholesaler Parfetts has awarded its employees a 12% profit share bonus following a record year for turnover. The employee-owned business operates depots in Aintree, Anfield, Birmingham, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Sommercoates and Stockport. All qualifying employees will receive the bonus in October. It is an increase from the ...