All Employer news articles – Page 55
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ArticleNottingham Building Society introduces defined benefit pension platform
Credit: Electric Egg / Shutterstock.comNottingham Building Society has introduced a platform to modernise the management of its defined benefit pension scheme in order to support its members.The building society selected defined benefit (DB) consolidation platform Enplan, which is operated by Entrust and Isio, following a review of its DB scheme ...
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Article58% of manufacturers spend at least £10,000 on staff wellbeing
More than half (58%) of UK manufacturers spend between £10,000 and £50,000 on staff wellbeing initiatives, up from a third two years ago, according to research by manufacturers' organisation Make UK.Its A healthier manufacturing workforce – wellbeing and work in UK manufacturing report also found that in the last year, ...
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ArticleSoSafe names Laura Ryan as new chief people officer
Security awareness and human risk management vendor SoSafe has appointed Laura Ryan as its new chief people officer as support while it continues to scale operations internationally.Ryan will lead SoSafe’s people function, overseeing the development of a best-in-class team to help deliver its next chapter of strategic growth. She will ...
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ArticleVantec drivers for Rolls Royce win 6.1% pay rise
Drivers employed by Vantec, who supply parts to a Rolls Royce plant, have won a 6.1% pay rise and pay protection.The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, deliver components from the organisation's warehouse in Bognor Regis to Rolls Royce’s Goodwood plant. This is their first dispute after winning ...
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ArticlePost Office adds new voluntary benefits to reward platform
Post Office has introduced new voluntary benefits to its reward, benefits and recognition platform following feedback from its employees.The organisation announced the additions at the end of May at its weekly stand-up called 10 @ 10, led by chief executive officer Nick Read.The new benefits include private medical insurance provided ...
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ArticleAgeas introduces paid leave for working carers
Personal lines insurer Ageas has implemented paid carers’ leave as part of an initiative designed to support employees who also act as a primary carer.It introduced its Supporting Carers @ Ageas initiative ahead of Carers Week 2024 (10-16 June) in order to go beyond the requirements of the Carers Leave ...
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ArticleIkea looks for paid employees at a virtual store on Roblox
Something for the weekend: Swedish retailer Ikea has opened applications to become a paid employee at a virtual store on Roblox, an online gaming and virtual universe platform.The opportunity is part of a campaign, titled ‘Careers Done Different’, to attract a new generation of employees to the organisation by showing ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 31 May - 6 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 31 May - 6 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Scottish government introduces pay rise for public sector employeesThe Coca-Cola Company and Deloitte shortlisted for best use of benefits technologyFormer sports centre director receives fine for withholding pensions informationFifa implements pregnancy and parental support ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid has problems getting an invoice paid
You might remember we recently implemented a new recognition platform. Early on, the supplier was organised enough to send a sample invoice so we could set up any necessary purchase orders. Well, you do not keep dogs and bark yourself, so I gave that task to my colleague Lazy Susan. ...
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Supplier articleConsolidate rewards and employee benefits into a single digital solution
HR professionals face numerous demands on their time, from supporting their employees to boosting engagement—all while managing a tight budget. Streamlining reward and recognition strategies with employee benefits is crucial for providing the support and incentives that enhance employee wellbeing, loyalty, and retention. For long-term success, cost-effectiveness ...
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ArticleAmcor Packaging and Berry Norwich employees accept pay offers
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comWorkers employed by Amcor Packaging in Workington, Cumbria, and Berry Norwich have accepted improved pay offers following strike action.Around 100 Amcor employees voted to accept a 7% pay increase backdated to October 2023 and a £500 one-off payment. The deal is worth between 8% and 9%, depending ...
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Article49% of employees do not know how they will access pension savings
Almost half (49%) of employees aged between 50 and 59 do not know how they will access their pension savings, according to research by workplace pensions provider TPT Retirement Solutions.Its survey of 2,500 defined contribution (DC) members also found that 23% of respondents would draw it down over time, 16% ...
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ArticleWalmart introduces new bonus for hourly paid store staff
US-based supermarket chain Walmart has launched a new bonus payment for eligible full and part-time hourly paid store-based employees.Hourly paid employees are eligible for the bonus after a year's service in the role. Bonus payments are calculated based on stores achieving performance targets.The bonus is intended to reward great work ...
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Case StudiesSTR Group invests in employees to maintain health and wellbeing in the summer
STR Group believes that not only is investing in its employees and helping to maintain their health and wellbeing the right thing to do, but that it is the key to its success.The international science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent recruitment business has more than 120 employees and offices ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support employee wellbeing in the summer months?
Frequently checking in on employees’ wellbeing in summer months can help highlight issues and allow for adjustments.Employers should raise awareness of sun safety, the importance of hydration and proper ventilation.Flexible working hours in warmer weather can improve wellbeing by offering time for physical activities, helping with childcare and supporting sleep ...
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ArticleMenzies Aviation ground services staff at Glasgow Airport accept pay deal
More than 200 workers employed by Menzies Aviation at Glasgow Airport have accepted a one-year pay deal, which will increase pay packages by 6.8%.The ground services crew, who are members of trade union Unite, include dispatchers, allocators, airside agents and controllers.They overwhelmingly voted to accept the offer, which will be ...
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ArticleQuiet quitting and staff turnover named biggest employee health and wellbeing issues
Quiet quitting (35%) and staff turnover (34%) have been revealed to be the biggest employee health and wellbeing issues this year, according to new research from Towergate Health and Protection.The health and wellbeing advice and solutions firm surveyed 500 HR professionals and found that quiet quitting, which is where an ...
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ArticleCitigroup enhances parental leave for US and Puerto Rico employees
Investment bank and financial services firm Citigroup has enhanced its parental leave and introduced a new caregiver leave initiative for its employees based in the US and Puerto Rico.As of this week, all new parents at Citigroup will receive 16 weeks of paid leave to ensure they have more time ...
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OpinionBeth Brown: How does the lifetime allowance abolition impact employers?
The abolition of the lifetime allowance (LTA) in April came with implications that employers will want to be aware of. When the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the overhaul of the LTA in the 2023 budget, pension experts suggested it was unlikely the change could happen in the ...
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ArticleFifa implements pregnancy and parental support for female employees
Football association Fifa has implemented support for its female footballers and coaches during and after pregnancy, and in all types of motherhood as of 1 June.Approved by the Fifa council last month, the changes are applicable to its affiliated associations in 211 countries across the world. They include a minimum ...