All Employer news articles – Page 60
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Case StudiesBNP Paribas UK maximises choice for employees within flex scheme
Credit: Gerard Uferas/ La Company BNP PARIBAS LondonBNP Paribas UK tries to promote true flexibility through its flexible benefits scheme and regularly tweaks its provision to operate at its best for its workforce.The employer has seven organisations in different UK financial services markets, with more than 8,500 staff ranging from ...
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AnalysisHow to design a flexible benefits scheme for today’s workforce
Employers should communicate with employees to understand what they need from a flexible benefits package.Benefits that are offered as part of a flex scheme need to add value.As employees’ needs can change throughout the year, more frequent benefits enrolment windows can provide greater flexibility and choice.Following the impact of recent ...
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ArticleTribunal rules disabled Scottish government social care worker was discriminated against
An employment tribunal has found that a disabled team leader within the social care division of the Scottish government was discriminated against due to not receiving the necessary equipment to work.James Blair, who uses a wheelchair due to spondylitis, a degenerative spinal cord disease, joint condition Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and dyslexia, ...
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Article54% of employees said their mental health has declined due to financial concerns
Half (54%) of employees have revealed that their mental health has declined due to concerns about their financial situation, according to new research by financial wellbeing platform Wagestream.Its State of financial wellbeing index 2024 report, which was compiled after surveying 2,000 employees, found that in the three months to May, ...
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ArticleVeolia, Aldermore and Vitality named on Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2024
Resource management service Veolia, banking organisation Aldermore and health insurance firm Vitality have made the top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2024.To compile the list, the publication used 26 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey to find out what workers at very big, big, medium and ...
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ArticleAPC names Liz Stokes as new HR director
UK parcel delivery network APC has appointed Liz Stokes as its new HR director, taking over from predecessor Corina Forman, who had been with the business for 18 years.Stokes has a proven track record across a range of industries including defence, business services and construction, in both the UK and ...
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ArticleOxfordshire County Council and TSB shortlisted for Best motivation or recognition scheme
Oxfordshire County Council and banking organisation TSB have been shortlisted in the category Best motivation or recognition scheme at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to recognise a successful motivation strategy that uses either incentives or motivational rewards to help drive employee performance, engagement or retention.The full category ...
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Article44% of staff now prefer hybrid working arrangements
Almost half (44%) of employees now prefer hybrid working arrangements over office-based and remote models, according to research by communications agency Marco.Its third annual Global Marco new consumer report, which was conducted in partnership with research technology organisation Cint, and surveyed more than 7,300 participants in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, ...
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ArticleLidl GB to increase pay for UK hourly-paid employees
Supermarket chain Lidl GB is to increase pay for its UK hourly-paid employees from 1 June.The organisation, which has more than 32,000 employees in Britain, will increase pay from £12 an hour to a minimum of £12.40 for staff based outside of London. Employees based in London will see their ...
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ArticlePersonal Group introduces paid carer’s leave
Workplace benefits and services provider Personal Group has launched a paid carer’s leave policy to reflect its ongoing commitment to prioritising the health and wellbeing of its 266 employees.Under the organisation’s new policy, which it has affectionately named Marie Carey’s carers policy after a long-serving employee advocated for the requirement ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 3 - 9 May 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 3 - 9 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tesco and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employerSackers launches carer’s leave policy and commits to support neurodiversityTribunal strikes equal pay from BBC presenter claimsVirgin Media O2 rolls out staff ...
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OpinionSamantha Dickinson: How to build and support a healthy workforce
Stress is an inevitable part of life. In the workplace it can build resilience, pushing individuals to adapt and perform under pressure, which leads to personal growth. However, when stress becomes overwhelming it leads to decreased productivity, burnout and debilitating health problems. Recognising and managing employee stress levels is crucial ...
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ArticleB Braun Medical names new HR director
Medical technology firm B Braun Medical has appointed Helene Ghosh HR director to strengthen its senior leadership team.Within this role, Ghosh will actively engage with various departments, finalising the HR strategy, and empowering leaders to drive positive change. She will streamline processes, enhance digital tools, and champion diversity and inclusion ...
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ArticleBristow Helicopters pilots and technical crew strike over pay and benefits
Credit: Photofex_AUT / Shutterstock.comPilots and technical crew employed by Bristow Helicopters are undertaking strike action this week in a dispute over pay and benefits.The search and rescue winch operators and paramedics, who are members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa), began strike action on Tuesday. It will continue for ...
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ArticleShowtown Blackpool rolls out play days and commits to making work fun
Showtown Blackpool, which is operated by the Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust, has introduced quarterly play days and monthly feel better circles to create a workplace culture of success for its employees.Through the creation of a cultural programme that reflected its values as part of a year-long partnership with consultancy ...
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ArticleAbercrombie and Kent Travel Group launches paid global parental leave policy
Global travel business Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group has introduced a paid global parental leave policy in order to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.The group, which has 2,500 employees in more than 55 offices around the globe, will provide a minimum of 18 weeks of paid parental ...
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ArticleCambridge Intelligence and Weil Gotshal and Manges shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer
Data visualisation technology firm Cambridge Intelligence and law firm Weil Gotshal and Manges have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement ...
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ArticlePPG appoints Robert Massy chief human resources officer
Paints, coatings and specialty materials firm PPG has appointed Robert Massy senior vice president and chief human resources officer.Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Massy will be responsible for leading the firm’s global human resources organisation. He will be located at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh ...
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OpinionBeth Brown and Danyal Enver: What did the Spring Budget mean for pensions?
The Spring Budget built on the Mansion House speech in many ways. The Chancellor announced powers that would be given to both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in legislation slated for as early as 2027, enabling them to enforce the value for money regime.The new ...
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ArticleVirgin Media O2 rolls out staff volunteering buddy programme to tackle loneliness
Media and telecommunications organisation Virgin Media O2 has launched a 12-month volunteering programme to help tackle chronic loneliness experienced by disabled people.Through a partnership with disability charity Sense, Virgin Media O2’s 15,000 employees have been invited to take part in a virtual buddying service to support those who are at ...