All Employee engagement articles – Page 61
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ArticleBeam recruits first director of people and talent
Social impact start-up Beam has hired Claire Samson (pictured) as its first director of people and talent.Samson will head up the people and talent team, as well as overseeing Beam's legal and finance operations. She will report to founder and chief executive officer Alex Stephany, and will work to scale ...
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OpinionAvneet Kaur: Diversity, equity and inclusion policies must align with employee benefits
A global pandemic and economic volatility, along with Black Lives Matter and trans rights movements, have all brought about seismic shifts in attitudes. Added to this, the modern workforce is multi-generational and diverse in culture, experience, and identity.Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies must therefore align with employee benefits in ...
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Supplier articleDo employees really need to be concerned about the Lifetime Allowance right now?
In November’s Autumn Statement, despite speculation, no further news was delivered in regard to the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) or Annual Allowance suggesting that they will continue to remain frozen for three more years.As of December 2022, the UK Inflation rate stood at 10.5% and the Lifetime Allowance of £1.073m has ...
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ArticleHalf of younger staff would take pay cut for employer with values
Nearly half of UK (48%) and US (44%) Gen Z and Millennial employees would consider taking a pay cut in order to work for an employer that shares their values, according to research by business advocate Paul Polman.The Net positive barometer surveyed 4,000 British and American employees at medium to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 February 2023 were: Zurich UK implements support package for employeesNatwest acquires majority in Cushon Abellio gives London bus drivers 18% pay riseMedian base pay rise expected for 2023 reaches 5%Cisco, Salesforce and Xero named best UK workplaces for wellbeingAverage ...
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Supplier article3 things to consider when choosing a reward and recognition system
As a people leader at a company, you will have many priorities and challenges. This year, topics like quiet quitting have been in the news and on the mind of HR professionals. As part of tackling these issues, you should consider the employee experience and how you ...
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ArticleNHS Business Services Authority and Clifford Chance named top for LGBTQ inclusion
Public body NHS Business Services Authority, law firm Clifford Chance and design firm Arup have been listed on Stonewall’s 2023 Top 100 Employers list of LGBTQ inclusive workplaces.The charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights compiles its list based on the Workplace Equality Index each year, comprising employers ...
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ArticleStarbucks UK introduces free period products for staff
Coffee chain Starbucks UK has introduced free period products at work for its UK employees, as of today (16 February).Starbucks partnered with sustainable period care brand Time Of The Month (TOTM), which focuses on breaking down the stigma and shame that surrounds menstruation, helping to end period poverty and alleviating ...
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ArticleBarclays Bank UK reports 35.9% mean gender hourly pay gap
Financial institution Barclays Bank UK reported a mean gender hourly pay gap of 35.9% in 2022, down 0.4 percentage points from 2021.The firm's median gender hourly pay gap was 37.7%, up 0.5 percentage points from the prior year. The bank’s mean gender bonus gap for 2022 was 67.7%, falling from ...
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ArticleS-RM names new equality, diversity and inclusion lead
Global intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM has appointment of Maria Petnga-Wallace (pictured) as equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lead.Petnga-Wallace will further develop and implement EDI policies, procedures and guidelines to challenge the executive committee to put equality, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of its agenda.Petnga-Wallace has more than ...
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AnalysisHow is the cost-of-living crisis affecting what employees want from their benefits packages?
The cost-of-living crisis has employees demanding pay rises in line with inflation, but many employers are unable to afford this long-term.Benefits that support financial wellbeing and education, including day-to-day budgeting and discounts, can help pay stretch further without raising pay.Employers should focus on practices that are sustainable and work for ...
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Supplier articleSeniorcare by Lottie announce partnership with Adroit
Planning ahead just became a doddle. It’s human nature to procrastinate on the biggest, most important decisions of our life. On topics like Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate, we say, ‘we’ll deal with that another day’. Perhaps it’s our inherent laziness or just the fact ...
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Article73% would leave role if they could not work from home
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of London office workers would leave their current job if the opportunity to work from home was taken away, according to research by Bloomberg Intelligence.The report was comprised of answers from 500 employees aged 18 to 65 working for businesses based in central London. It found that ...
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ArticleCisco, Salesforce and Xero named UK's best workplaces for wellbeing
Image credit: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comCommunications business Cisco, software organisation Salesforce, and accounting software provider Xero are among the employers listed as the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2023.Other businesses included on the list were insurance firm Admiral, enterprise management software business Edison365, and call and live chat provider ...
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ArticleTango Networks to pay £71,000 in unfair dismissal and age discrimination case
Business communications organisation Tango Networks has been ordered to pay £71,441.36 to a former employee, following a case concerning unfair dismissal and alleged age discrimination.The case, Mr M Jones v Tango Networks UK Ltd and P Hesketh, concerned a claimant originally employed as a channel account director in 2019. This ...
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Supplier articleHow The Gym Group leveraged recognising a deskless workforce to increase engagement scores by 14%
Discover how The Gym Group uses digital R&R and communications to boost employer branding and retention for a hard-to-reach demographic.The Gym Group breaks down barriers for all who want to start a gym membership by creating an affordable, contract-free gym that is open 24/7. They have 206 gyms across the ...
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher and Morag Ofili: Handling requests to work abroad
The way people want to work has changed drastically since the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. A period of forced hibernation showed even the greatest of sceptics that rather than being confined to office desks, it is possible to work from anywhere.However, despite employers encouraging in-office working, employees are demanding more flexibility ...
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Supplier articleHow to Have an Inclusive Valentine’s Day at Work
Valentine’s Day in the WorkplaceValentine’s Day is a globally recognised holiday that celebrates love and gratitude. We see the shops adorned with cuddly teddies, chocolate truffles and cheesy cards. But at its core, Valentine’s day is a great way to show appreciation for your loved ones. It's also a lovely ...
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Supplier articleCost of living: more employee wellbeing benefits revealed
As living costs continue to soar, the company behind one of the UKs most comprehensive B2B employee benefits solutions has expanded the financial, health and wellbeing support, services, resources and benefits, available on its customisable employee benefits app.HIVE360 has given its Engage app a major boost with a range of ...
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Supplier articleNURTURE TALENT & SUPPORT APPRENTICES DURING THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS
The 5th to 12th of February is National Apprenticeships Week, and opportunity for employers, schools, and colleges to come together and engage with attendees seeking an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships have been part of the UK since Medieval times, and back then, they tended to start from the age ...