All Employer news articles – Page 44
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ArticleGo North West receives real living wage accreditation
Bus organisation Go North West, a Bee Network franchise operator in Greater Manchester, has received real living wage accreditation as part of its commitment to ensure its 1,000 employees are paid fairly for the work they do.The accreditation will see every Go North West employee receive a minimum hourly wage ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Manager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed Heineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion Job Centre security guards across England strike over pay Employee ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews the reward strategy
It is always the way when Big Bad Boss comes back from a seminar; he gets a rush of enthusiasm for making changes. Well, not so much for making them, but for making me make them. This time he wants me to review the reward strategy. Now as it happens, ...
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ArticleAtkinsRéalis becomes menopause-friendly employer
Engineering consultancy firm AtkinsRéalis has become a menopause-friendly employer as part of its position as a business dedicated to inclusive workplace practices and policies.Established by industry experts Henpicked, the accreditation sets and assesses clear and high standards. To achieve it, AtkinsRéalis was assessed by an independent panel and was required ...
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ArticleUK is sixth best country in Europe for working women
The UK has been found to be the sixth best country in Europe for working women, according to new research by Digital PR Agency. It uncovered the state of workplace gender equality across Europe by creating a points-based index system using available data. It analysed the number ...
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ArticleStagecoach bus workers in Oldham agree to pay and conditions offer
More than 450 Stagecoach bus workers based in Oldham have agreed to an improvement in their pay and conditions following negotiations.The discussions between the employer and the union Unite, which represents the employees, resulted in a 6.25% pay increase and an additional five days of holiday, along with a major ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Vagabond Wines
The benefits on offer at Vagabond Wines: Pension A master trust pensions scheme with Cushon. Employer contribution is 3%. Group risk Critical illness insurance, employer paid, for all employees. Healthcare and wellbeing A health cash plan with Medicash, employer paid, for all ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Vagabond Wines ensures its benefits proposition supports a culture of community
Audio: SoundCloud Widget At a glance Vagabond Wines is a hospitality business that provides a wide range of wine to taste and discover alongside a wide selection of food. Typical job roles range from wine advisors to chefs, hospitality managers and a full central ...
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ArticleSecurity guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust accept pay increase
More than 30 security guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust have accepted a pay increase worth £3,000, ending their long-running dispute over wages.As a result of the pay offer, the workers, who are members of trade union Unite, will see their annual wages increase by £3,000 over the ...
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ArticleJob Centre security guards across England strike over pay
Credit: Richard Oldroyd / Shutterstock.comMore than 1,500 Job Centre security guards based in locations across England are taking part in a week-long strike in a pay dispute.The workers are employed by G4S, on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and are members of union GMB. The strike ...
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OpinionSarah Tahamtani: Supporting and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace
The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published in February 2024, identified that autistic jobseekers often struggled due to generic job descriptions which they could not satisfy, interview questions and approaches which were not adapted to fit their needs and challenging sensory environments.What is clear, is that there is a significant ...
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ArticleCaring responsibilities contribute to gender pensions gap
The amount of time women spend out of paid work because of caring responsibilities has been found to be one of the most significant contributing factors to the gender pensions gap, according to analysis by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The findings have been published today to coincide with the trade ...
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ArticleJiffy Packaging staff in Cheshire strike over pay dispute
More than 50 workers employed at the Jiffy Packaging plant in Winsford, Cheshire have been on strike after receiving a pay offer from their employer that they deemed too low.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, first went on strike for two weeks in July following a breakdown ...
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Article81% of staff notice feelings of burnout when they cannot take time off work
A majority (81%) of UK employees revealed that they notice increasing feelings of burnout, exhaustion, or poor mental health when they cannot take time off work, according to new research by Breathe. The HR platform for small to medium-sized businesses surveyed 1,000 UK working adults aged 18-65 ...
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ArticleDementia UK receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specialist dementia nursing charity Dementia UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to support its employees experiencing perimenopause and the menopause. The menopause-friendly accreditation was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. It recognises proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace by setting clear ...
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Case StudiesCo-op builds its financial wellbeing strategy on employee feedback
Co-op believes a strong financial wellbeing strategy is about more than products and services, and that employees should be supported to make great decisions.The retailer, which operates almost 2,400 food stores, more than 800 funeral homes and provides products to more than 6,000 other stores, including Nisa Retail, employs 56,000 ...
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AnalysisDo financial wellbeing strategies support employees where they really need it?
It is important to understand employees’ needs before putting any financial wellbeing strategies in place. Any employee, regardless of their salary, may be in need of financial wellbeing support, so a sensitive approach to gleaning this is desirable. Encouraging conversations about financial needs and experiences can ...
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ArticleHeineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion
Pub, cider and beer business Heineken UK has hosted its first ever townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for its 2,100 employees. The show, called ‘Brewing Inclusion’, was filmed and broadcast live from Brighton at the city’s Pride event, which Heineken took part in ...
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ArticlePay growth expectations at lowest level since 2022
Pay growth expectations were found to be at their lowest level since 2022, according to new research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).For its latest Labour market outlook report, the professional body for HR and people development surveyed 2,032 UK employers about their pay, hiring and redundancy ...
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ArticleManager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed
A woman who was sacked after being off sick for more than four years has lost her claim for unfair dismissal.Henderson, who suffered from a condition causing insomnia and brain fog, took her employer to the employment tribunal on the grounds of disability discrimination.She was employed by Maximus UK Services, ...