All Employer news articles – Page 72
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ArticleEmployers more likely to publish salary ranges than specific amounts
Organisations are more likely to publish information on salary ranges than specific salaries, according to research by professional body the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Its Pay, performance and transparency 2024 report, which surveyed 832 decision-makers from the private, public and voluntary sectors, also found ...
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ArticleBoodle Hatfield introduces equal parental leave
Private wealth and real estate law firm Boodle Hatfield has introduced an equal parental leave policy for its 180 employees and 39 partners.It implemented the policy following a review of the benefits offered to employees and partners. It is intended to replace what was previously known as maternity, paternity, shared ...
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ArticleNew Look implements HR and payroll processes platform
Credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock.comFashion retailer New Look has introduced a cloud human capital management platform to unify its HR and payroll processes for its workforce.Through a partnership with global human capital management firm Dayforce, the retailer will be able to provide a modern employee experience for its more than 8,500 ...
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ArticleAsda reports 6.6% mean gender hourly pay gap for 2023
Supermarket Asda has reported a 6.6% mean gender hourly pay gap for 2023, down from 7.6% in 2022.The employer’s median gender hourly pay gap for 2023 was 5%, up slightly from 4.7% in 2022. Its hourly-paid retail store employees make up 84% of its total workforce, while its upper pay ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer enhances pay and family leave policies
Credit: patat / Shutterstock.comRetailer Marks and Spencer has announced pay increases and enhancements to its maternity, paternity and adoption policies.As part of an £89 million investment, from 1 April the rate of pay for its 40,000 UK customer assistants will increase from £10.90 to £12 per hour, a 10.1% rise ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to fertility benefits
Credit: bezikus/ShutterstockWhat are fertility benefits?Fertility benefits are wide-ranging and include comprehensive support and treatment for individuals. The benefits cover the key areas of medicines, procedures and assisted conception, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).Employers use the services of providers to offer fertility and parenthood-planning care ...
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Supplier articleEmployee retention strategies… the trick to keeping your talent
Employee retention is an ongoing theme for employers and HR professionals, and for good reason. Recruiting fresh talent is expensive, eating into business profits. It’s more cost-effective to invest in employee retention strategies than it is to attract, onboard and train new starts. High employee turnover rates ...
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Article49% of staff changed retirement plans due to cost-of-living crisis
Almost half (49%) of working adults have changed their retirement plans because of the cost-of-living crisis, according to new research by the Pensions Management Institute.The professional body that supports and develops UK pension schemes surveyed 2,030 employees with pensions. It found that 24% of respondents have delayed their retirement, 23% ...
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ArticleLondon Underground staff accept improved pay offer
Credit: sematadesign / Shutterstock.comWorkers employed on the London Underground by Transport for London have accepted an improved pay offer following a long-running dispute over wages.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, overwhelmingly accepted the increase, and will see their pay for the 2023 financial year rise by between ...
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ArticleLem-uhn implements flexible workplace policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a workplace policy called Flexible Fridays as part of its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee wellbeing.The new policy allows the agency’s employees to choose their working hours on Fridays, enabling them to finish early or work extended hours earlier ...
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ArticleSyniti hires new chief people officer
Enterprise data management firm Syniti has recruited Craig Ayers as its new chief people officer as of this month.In this role, Ayers will lead Syniti’s global HR function, including talent management, recruiting and employee engagement efforts. In addition, he will oversee its employee resource groups, helping sustain and continuously develop ...
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ArticleAddison Lee drivers reach settlement in workers’ rights dispute
Three drivers employed by private hire firm Addison Lee have reached an out-of-court settlement in a long-running dispute around holiday pay and the minimum wage.The claim was originally brought by three drivers, represented by law firm Leigh Day and members of trade union GMB. More than 600 drivers have subsequently ...
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Article75% of Gen Z staff advocate for better mental health benefits and flexibility
Three-quarters (75%) of Generation Z employees have advocated for benefits to be inclusive of better mental health support, have flexibility around working hours and greater accessibility, according to research by sleep and meditation app Calm.Its Voice of the workplace report 2024, which surveyed more than 4,000 employees and HR leaders, ...
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ArticleSpar UK completes £11 million pensions buy-in
Retailer Spar UK has completed an £11 million buy-in transaction for its UK pension fund.The transaction was carried out by Just Group in order to provide a better outcome for members through greater security of their benefits. Before approaching the market, the trustees worked to equalise guaranteed minimum pensions within ...
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ArticleEmployee considers leaving employer which cancels annual leave
Something for the weekend: Booking annual leave in advance generally gives employees something to look forward to. However, if you found out that the leave you booked seven months ago was suddenly cancelled by your boss, you would understandably want a really good explanation as to why.Michael Sanz, who goes ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should employers be legally required to support employee health?
The role of employers in supporting employees’ health and wellbeing was brought sharply to the fore this week with the announcement of a new government occupational health taskforce and the publication of guidance around supporting menopause in the workplace.Headed up by Dame Carol Black, the government’s newly appointed occupational health ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 - 22 February 2024 were: Easyjet, Estee Lauder and Greggs fail to pay national minimum wageLondon Stock Exchange Group enhances global parental leaveAstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk named best places to work for women in 2023Super Bowl winners can receive bonus payment ...
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ArticleEurochange rolls out employee wellbeing support
Foreign exchange specialist Eurochange has rolled out wellbeing support for its more than 800 UK employees in order to maintain a happy and healthy workplace.Eurochange’s employees across its head office and 200 UK branches can now access a range of personalised resources, provided by retail industry charity Retail Trust, to ...
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ArticleEquality and Human Rights Commission publishes workplace menopause guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers' legal obligations.The guidance aims to clarify employers' legal obligations and provide practical tips on making reasonable adjustments and fostering positive conversations about the menopause with employees.Legally, an employer is required ...
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OpinionRashree Chhatrisha: Helping staff to achieve better retirement outcomes
The government’s ambition is to drive better outcomes for members of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes to help ensure all savers achieve the best possible retirement.This is a really positive direction for DC pensions as the management of schemes evolves to consider what members will receive in retirement; whether this ...