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ArticleAzets UK appoints new chief people officer
Audit, business compliance, tax, payroll and risk advisory firm Azets UK has appointed Damien Russell as its new chief people officer.Russell will sit on the Azets UK board and be responsible for the delivery of its people strategy, which includes HR and talent acquisition.He will replace former chief people officer ...
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Supplier articleWhat Can HR Learn From ‘Inside Out 2’?
Disney Pixar’s latest ‘Inside Out’ sequel has become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.Millions of people have flocked to the cinema to watch the motion picture, which explores a world where our complex inner emotions are personified as unique and endearing characters.The record-breaking movie follows the main character, Riley, ...
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ArticleBarclays removes imposed cap on bonuses for some bankers
Banking organisation Barclays has removed a European Union (EU) imposed cap on bonuses for some of its bankers and traders.As part of this change, the bank’s material risk takers (MRTs) will be able to earn a bonus worth up to 10 times their base salary, an increase from a current ...
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Article64% of younger workers most value health cover as a benefit
Almost two thirds (64%) of younger workers said health cover is their most valued benefit, compared to 46% of those aged over 55, according to research by Simplyhealth.The health plan provider survey of 500 HR decision makers across UK businesses and 2,000 employees also found that 78% of younger respondents ...
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Article60% believe their employer is not interested in supporting financial goals
Two-fifths (43%) of employers are confident that they know how to support employees to achieve their financial goals, however, 60% of employees believe their employer is not interested in supporting them, according to research by Nudge Global. Its annual Financial wellbeing report, which surveyed more than 11,500 ...
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ArticleFriend MTS names new chief people officer
Friend MTS, a provider of video content security solutions, has named Jill Ezard chief people officer.Ezard has more than 30 years of HR experience, most recently specialising in supporting leaders through significant change, including executive coaching, strategy development and organisation design. She will lead Friend MTS’s cultural change and initiatives ...
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ArticleEmployee sends sarcastic resignation email after seven years in role
Something for the weekend: If you’ve ever experienced a job that felt more routine than rewarding, with regularly decreasing engagement and motivation levels, then you’re not the only one.Reddit user Alimmouch posted a farewell resignation email a co-worker sent round on their last day in the office after seven years. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash awardOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefitSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leaveSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditationHong Kong and Israel award ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Supporting staff through troubling times
Current unrest across the UK mean this is a worrying and frightening time for many. The violence and ongoing threat of further unrest is extremely unsettling, even for those that have not been identified as potential targets.Although the actions of anti-racism protestors and local communities which came together against the ...
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Article37% of UK workers want one-off payment to help with cost of living
More than one-third (37%) of UK workers would opt for a one-off payment to help with the cost of living, higher than the global average of 27%, according to research by Always Designing for People (ADR).As part of its latest study People at work 2024: a global workforce view, it ...
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ArticleFCA, DWP and regulator consult on DC pensions joint framework
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Pensions Regulator (TPR) have launched a consultation on a joint framework for workplace defined contribution (DC) schemes.The proposed framework has been designed to move the focus from costs to long-term value and deliver better retirement savings. ...
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ArticleRawle Gammon and Baker completes £23m full pension buy-in
Building materials supplier Rawle Gammon and Baker has completed a £23 million full buy-in for its pension scheme, sponsored by commercial property sector business FTI Property. The transaction with K3 Advisory and Just Group secures the benefits of 113 deferred members and 154 pensioners. It was supported ...
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Supplier articleTackling Teacher Burnout
When does teacher burnout occur, and how can employers and education leaders help prevent it? In this blog, Pluxee UK explores the increasing issue of teacher burnout, its causes, and effective strategies for managing and reducing excess stress. With examples shared during their podcast series, Putting the ...
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OpinionSamantha O'Sullivan: Employers need to prepare for P11D changes
It is no surprise the government is mandating the payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) and expenses, with paper P11D submissions being abolished in April 2023. However, mandating payrolling of BIKs was introduced by a previous government; will Labour agree and pursue an implementation date of April 2026?Employers need to ...
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AnalysisAre reward professionals ready for the 2026 P11D changes?
Credit: Hyejin Kang/Shutterstock Need to know: Employers should start planning now for the P11D changes to the reporting and paying of tax and Class 1A national insurance contributions (NICs) on benefits in kind, to ensure a smooth transition to the new system in April 2026. Potential ...
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ArticleHealth Food Manufacturers’ Association becomes living wage employer
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA), which represents manufacturers and suppliers of natural health products, has become accredited as a living wage employer.As part of the commitment, every HFMA employee will receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.15 per hour, which is the real living wage rate for those based ...
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ArticleSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Facilities and property management, catering and food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has received menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its efforts to foster an inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers who present high standards and proven practices that support the menopause. ...
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ArticleWilson James and ICTS staff at Gatwick Airport accept pay deals
Credit: Pabkov / Shutterstock.comAround 400 Wilson James passenger assistance and 170 ICTS baggage screening workers based at Gatwick Airport have voted for improved pay offers.The Wilson James employees voted in favour of a pay offer worth 10.5%, while the ICTS staff accepted an 11% deal.According to Unite, which represents both ...
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OpinionJemma Forrest: Domestic violence leave and why it is not coming to the UK
Ireland has introduced the right to five days of paid domestic violence leave annually, to help those affected by abuse access the medical visits, legal advice and counselling they may need.It is unusual for Ireland to lead the UK on employment law, but the UK government has since confirmed it ...
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ArticleOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefit
London law firm Osbornes Law has introduced fertility testing as a new healthcare benefit for its 160 members of staff and their partners. Through a partnership with Hertility Health, Osbornes Law employees will have access to a clinically validated at-home hormone test, which includes a comprehensive online ...