All Global reward articles – Page 22
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ArticleFacebook, Google and Nasa among America’s Best Employers
Costco, Facebook, Google, Nasa, SAS and Southwest Airlines are among those named on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers 2016 list.The ranking is based on a survey of 30,000 US employees that work for organisations employing more than 5,000 staff.The listing recognises organisations’ whose employees would recommend them to others as a ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Mercer and Thomsons Online Benefits partner on global benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Talent, health and wealth consulting firm Mercer has partnered benefits software provider Thomsons Online Benefits to offer global benefits management solutions for multi-national organisations.The partnership will see Mercer provide employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, while Thomsons will offer streamlined administration, automation and communication of benefit programmes through its ...
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ArticleCalifornia commits to $15 an hour minimum wage
The US state of California is to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022.The minimum wage will rise from the current $10 an hour to $10.50 an hour in January 2017, and $11 an hour in January 2018. It will then rise by $1 a year until ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Staying silent for international rescue
There is a perception that if you get sent on international assignment it is akin to winning the lottery. Our expatriates seem to expect penthouse apartments and limousines wherever they go. They want to double their salary and have the pick of the best benefits from either country as recompense ...
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ArticleCisco uses online idea sharing platform to encourage employee feedback
Employee Benefits Connect 2016: Cisco International encourages employees to provide feedback and suggestions about their benefits package via an online idea sharing platform.Speaking in a session titled ‘Building a global benefits strategy for the business of the future’, at Employee Benefits Connect on 9 March, Spencer Roach, total reward manager ...
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ArticleEmployers must consider the evolving generational mix in benefits strategies
Employee Benefits Connect 2016: Employers need to consider the changing generational mix within the workforce when developing their reward and benefit strategies.In the opening keynote session ‘The evolution of our workforces and the implications for employee benefits’ at Employee Benefits Connect 2016 on 9 March, Nigel Jeremy, chief learning officer ...
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ArticleGain insight into using technology for global health and wealth strategies at Employee Benefits Connect
Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2016 on Wednesday 9 March will be able to gain insight into how technology can be harnessed to support the health and financial wellbeing of global employees.During the conference session ‘Using technology to manage employees’ health and wealth in the global eco system', Matthew Lawrence, ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 February and 3 March 2016: Puppies help de-stress Australian workplacesEY, Iceland and Nationwide are among the 25 Best Big Companies to Work For 2016Rolls-Royce introduces financial education and engagement strategyHow will the national living wage impact reward strategies?EXCLUSIVE: Countrywide introduces ...
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OpinionWhat are the key issues affecting global employers’ benefits strategies?
The rise of the global employer, and the importance of emerging markets for expanding organisations, has changed the way businesses engage with their employees. The needs arising from different cultural norms and fulfilling the expectations of a varied workforce have created rich, robust employee networks, but with it has come ...
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ArticleGlobal reward in numbers
A round-up of some of the latest facts and figures relating to global reward:76% of expatriate respondents based in Qatar have a higher level of disposable income since moving there (Source: HSBC) 40% of Domestic and General’s 2,500 global staff in the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Italy took ...
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AnalysisWhat is included in a global wellbeing strategy?
Need to know:Wellbeing is still in its infancy on a global basis, compared to the focus it has among UK employers.Obesity and mental wellbeing are some of the key issues that employers are concerned about.Supporting global employees should ideally be done on a local level, but a basic provision of ...
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AnalysisInfographic: What is employers' policy for travellers in an emergency?
An infographic about employers' policies for travellers in an emergency. (Source: Forum for Expatriate Management's Policy in practice 2015: business travellers report, published in February 2015).Read more about how to support a global workforce during times of crisis.
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OpinionSally Hart: A crisis is not something employers can control, but they can be prepared
Being prepared for the unexpected will give an employer peace of mind, faster resolution, and highlight commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees.Employers should consider potential risks and review all insurance policies to ensure cover is adequate, as insurers often exclude things like war and acts of terrorism. Emergency ...
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AnalysisHow to support a global workforce during times of crisis
Need to know:Travel insurance and international private medical insurance may offer support in the event of a terrorist attack but some schemes may exclude terrorism.An employee assistance programme can be a valuable resource, especially in the aftermath of a crisis.Specialist security and crisis management advice may be offered by insurers ...
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Case StudiesVodafone supports global employees via tracker app
Mobile communication provider Vodafone uses International SOS to help protect staff based overseas and travelling on business. The business uses the TravelTracker app and security and medical services, says John Bernard, senior security manager, personnel and asset protection at Vodafone.“[We] can get 24/7 support in most languages,” he explains. “I ...
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ArticleInfographic: What do employers offer for international staff in emergencies?
An infographic examining what employers offer traveling staff in terms of emergencies. (Source: Forum for Expatriate Management's Policy in Practice 2015, published in February 2015).
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OpinionLynette Jacobs: Employers need to determine their objectives in extending a share plan internationally
Extending a share plan internationally is no longer an exception and the considerations for a small organisation extending participation into three jurisdictions and a multinational group operating a plan in 80 countries will be the same.The employer should first determine its objectives in extending the plan overseas, typically to strengthen ...
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Case StudiesEvraz offers share plan to Russian employees
Steel, mining and vanadium business Evraz offers employee share plans to its 105,000 employees in Russia, Ukraine, the US, Canada, the Czech Republic, Italy, South Africa and Kazakhstan.In Russia, the organisation has offered a long-term incentive plan (L-tip), administered by Computershare, since 2012. Employees are able to access details of ...
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AnalysisHow to offer a share scheme internationally
Need to know:Any employer looking to roll out a share scheme internationally will need to conduct a thorough analysis and overview of the legal and tax regulations of the country it is looking to expand into.Some countries may have a more advanced savings culture than others or different economic ...
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The Hub: People moves: Gujar has moved to TNS
Market research firm TNS has appointed Para Gujar as global reward manager. Gujar has previously worked at City and Guilds as reward business partner (October 2014 until January 2016) and group reward specialist between July 2013 and September 2014. Gujar also held the role of senior consultant at EY between ...