All Employer news articles – Page 51
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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 ...
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ArticleSiemens Gamesa Renewable Energy staff in Hull accept 8.4% pay deal
Credit: NestorMN / Shutterstock.comAround 300 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbine workers in Hull have accepted a pay deal worth 8.4%, ending an ongoing dispute.The employees, who construct 108-metre-long wind turbine blades by hand, are members of trade union Unite. A total of 93% voted to accept the two-year pay ...
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Article95% do not think one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough
Employee Benefits poll: The majority (95%) of organisations do not think the introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 5% of respondents were unsure if one week of ...
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AnalysisWhat impact do charity initiatives have on employee engagement and motivation?
Employers should offer a variety of charity and volunteering initiatives and seek feedback on causes that are close to employees’ hearts. An organisation that is seen to be making a difference in the world can be attractive to current and potential staff. Monitoring participation levels and ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks sees improved staff engagement through charity initiatives
UK Power Networks offers a range of charity initiatives to its around 6,000 operational and office-based employees to boost their engagement and motivation. The organisation owns and maintains cables and substations which deliver electricity across London, the south east and east of England, serving 20 million people. ...
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ArticleMicrosoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash award
Technology firm Microsoft has announced that it will award its non-executive employees a one-time performance-based cash award of up to 25% of their annual bonus.According to a memo distributed to employees, salaried and hourly workers at the senior director level and below will be eligible for the award, with amounts ...
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Article65% of pension scheme sponsors do not know how much members can expect at retirement
Two-thirds (65%) of those running pension schemes do not know how much a typical member can expect at retirement, according to Aon’s latest research.The global professional services firm drew insights from 214 UK defined contribution (DC) schemes, with combined assets of over £60 billion and more than one million members, ...
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ArticleCrawford and Company launches new working abroad policy
Crawford and Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance firms, has launched a new working abroad policy for its employees in the UK and Northern Ireland.Under the initiative, Crawford employees will be able to carry out their work commitments in a safe and secure working ...
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ArticleSCA UK Pension Plan completes £1.1 billion pensions buy-in
The SCA UK Pension Plan, which is sponsored by global hygiene and health firm Essity Group, has completed a £1.1 billion pensions buy-in.Headquartered in Sweden, Essity employs 1,600 UK employees across six manufacturing sites and three commercial offices. Its portfolio includes Tena, Cushelle, Tork, Plenty, Velvet and Bodyform.The transaction, which ...
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Supplier articleAnswering the question… How do you boost engagement with employee benefits?
Pluxee UK walks you through their 21-Day Money Marathon, an internal financial wellbeing challenge they created to boost engagement with employee benefits, enhance awareness, champion camaraderie, and give their colleagues space to share ideas and have fun! Read the full story here: How do you boost engagement ...
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ArticleSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leave
The Saudi Arabian government has updated the retirement age for employees and increased pension contributions and maternity leave.Its amended Social Insurance Law, which is managed by the Saudi Arabian General Organisation for Social Insurance, now applies to both public and private sector employment to make it easier for employees to ...
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ArticleMedian pay award for three months to June rose to 4.6%
The median pay award across the economy rose slightly from 4.5% to 4.6% for the three months to June 2024, according to Incomes Data Research (IDR).Its latest analysis, based on a sample of 227 pay awards between 1 April and 30 June covering more than 1.9 million employees, also found ...
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Supplier articleSocial proof: The most effective ways to showcase your CSR activities
Social proof is one of the most important parts of doing good within an organisation, and the stats confirm it. For example… 72% of consumers consider customer testimonials more credible than when a brand talks about its own product (TINT) 72% of consumers trust a business ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 26 July - 1 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 26 July - 1 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: National living wage to increase in line with median earningsCentral Co-op introduces new financial wellbeing benefitJunior doctors agree 22% pay dealCourt of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on Virgin Media pension schemeReeves confirms public ...
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ArticleHong Kong and Israel award Olympic athletes the biggest bonuses
Credit: Hethers / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: Most people have been glued to their televisions watching the Paris 2024 Olympics for the past few days, marvelling at the talent of the athletes. It turns out that some of them don’t just come home with medals, but with special bonuses as ...
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ArticleVirgin Hotels Collection appoints chief people officer
Virgin Hotels Collection has appointed Johanna Kent chief people officer.Kent joins the executive team with more than 27 years of experience. Her appointment is part of Virgin Hotels Collection’s commitment to attracting top talent and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry.She has cultivated employee experiences and achieved goals in talent ...
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ArticleEquality watchdog names six employers that have not reported gender pay gap data
Defence and security technology firm Ultra Electronics and Norchem Healthcare have been named as some of the employers that have missed deadlines to report their 2023-2024 gender pay gap data.Private sector organisations across Britain and English public bodies with 250 or more employees are legally required to publish their gender ...