All Financial wellbeing articles – Page 39
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Supplier article5 things to consider before you shortlist financial wellbeing providers
Researching financial wellbeing providers to create a shortlist can be hard work. Before you start, take a step back and think about what you really need. This'll help you focus your research.So, if your organisation is planning (or revamping) its financial wellbeing programme, here are five things to consider before ...
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ArticleTrafford Council to pay real living wage
Trafford Council has committed to paying its employees the real living wage as a boost for those who are struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.A total of 320 members of staff employed by the local authority and surrounding schools will now be paid the real living wage rate of £10.90 per ...
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Supplier articleGREENER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT BOOST WELLBEING & YOUR SOCIAL VALUE CREDENTIALS
Whenever the word ‘green’ is used, most people immediately think of the environment – recycling, carbon emissions, etc., which certainly play a part, but what being green encompasses goes beyond that. Businesses are now being encouraged to incorporate responsibility, health, and prosperity for all as part of ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Wave
The benefits on offer at Wave:PensionA master trust pension scheme for all employees. Those aged 22 and over are auto enrolled, but it is open to all employees.Matching contribution levels: 3% employee contribution, 6% employer; 4% employee 8% employer; 5% employee and 10% employer. Employees can contribute as much as ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Wave designs a benefits proposition in response to employee need
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Wave podcastListen: A fairly young organisation, national water supplier Wave, has always ensured that employee wellbeing is weaved into the fabric of the business.Since its launch in 2017, the organisation has ensured that its benefits proposition offers staff a range of wellbeing support for any circumstance. ...
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ArticleAmazon warehouse staff strike over pay in UK first
Hundreds of Amazon employees working in a fulfilment centre based in Coventry have commence strike action today (Wednesday 25 January) due to a pay dispute with their employer.This is the first strike by Amazon employees to take place in the UK. The vast majority (98%) of those balloted last month ...
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Supplier articleHow Reward Gateway transformed the Employee Discounts Experience for Transport for London (TfL)
Transport for London (TfL) is the integrated transport authority responsible for meeting the mayor’s strategy and commitments on transport in London, and employs a workforce of more than 26,000. The company needed to provide discounts to meet the needs of a wide-ranging workforce demographic to strengthen the company's overall EVP ...
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ArticleUK Swissport employees accept 10% pay rise
Thousands of UK workers employed by Swissport, a provider of ground and cargo handling services at various UK airports, have voted to accept a 10% pay rise.The staff work in cargo, baggage handling and check-in operations and are members of the trade union GMB. A total of 61% voted to ...
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Supplier articleCOST-EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: HOW TO GET MORE FOR LESS
The cost-of-living crisis doesn’t just impact employees. Businesses feel the strain, too – some more than others. A YouGov survey highlights the areas where Brits are cutting back on their spending to afford the rising food and energy bills. These cuts will impact some businesses more than ...
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ArticleSky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes wins £700,000 tax case
Credit: MikeDotta / Shutterstock.comFormer Sky Sports presenter and columnist for The Times Stuart Barnes has won a first-tier tax tribunal regarding his IR35 status, carrying £695,000 in tax liability.Barnes, who was previously a professional rugby union player before retirement, and his limited business S and L Barnes, were under investigation ...
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ArticleAmbulance staff strike over pay
Thousands of ambulance workers across Britain commenced strike action today (23 January) over a dispute over pay.More than 2,600 members of trade union Unite in the West Midlands, North West and North East of England will walk out, while a further 1,000 will strike in Wales. The ambulance staff, including ...
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Supplier articleIt’s National Energy Saving Week - Find Out How To Save Energy in The Office Today.
It is no secret that soaring energy bills have impacted businesses and households all over the country. Although many companies are enjoying having their teams back in the office, it also means that there is more energy is being expended.That's why Big Energy Saving Week has come at the perfect ...
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ArticleTesco Bank gives 90% of workforce a cost-of-living pay rise
Credit: Serge Cornu / Shutterstock.comTesco Bank has given more than 3,400 members of staff a £1,250 pay increase in order to help them with the rising cost of living.According to the bank, more than 90% of its workforce, namely those likely to be feeling the greatest impact from current financial ...
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Supplier articleTop tips to help new parents stay in control of their finances
Expecting a baby and planning maternity or parental leave is an exciting time, but it is also important to consider the financial impact that a new arrival can bring. As the cost of living crisis continues, it is now more important than ever that new parents understand how their finances ...
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Supplier articleWhat to do when you can't afford to raise salaries
As we enter into the new year, companies across the country may be considering new ways to support their staff.Financial pressures have impacted both individuals and businesses over the past year as we all try to cope with rising prices - from energy to food to fuel.As a result of ...
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ArticleAldi raises warehouse staff pay
Supermarket chain Aldi has has increased pay for its approximately 7,000 UK warehouse staff, effective from 1 February.Employees at Aldi's 11 regional distribution centres across Britain, mostly comprising hourly-paid warehouse selectors, have been put on a minimum rate of £13.18 an hour, an increase from £11.48, which was set in ...
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OpinionJoanne Frew: The impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The political landscape has been incredibly unsettled, with three prime ministers in the space of two months. With Rishi Sunak now appointed and warning that the UK faces a profound economic challenge, it will be interesting to see what impact the new government may have on the labour market.All European ...
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Supplier articleWhat is the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s ability to save for retirement?
Since the pandemic, people have been faced with a multitude of challenges impacting their finances and none more so than the cost of living crisis. Recently, the pressures on household income has raised concerns that members will look at their pension contributions as a way of cutting back on their ...
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Supplier articleHelping employees navigate through the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis deepens, the squeeze on household income is set to continue for some time, impacting the financial wellbeing of employees.Although it can be daunting, it is crucial for employees to face financial issues head on and find the most effective route to get on top ...
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ArticleTotal pay growth hits strongest rate since before pandemic
Growth in average total pay, including bonuses and regular pay but excluding bonuses, from September to November 2022 was 6.4%, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.This was the strongest growth rate seen since before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.In September to November 2022, adjusted for inflation growth ...