All Global reward articles – Page 22
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OpinionGeorge Saridakis: Managing employees in times of crises
Firms and workers operate, directly or indirectly, in a global economic environment that generates significant opportunities. Those opportunities are accompanied by risks, which can arise from the susceptibility to crises of interconnected economies.Economic turmoil can clearly threaten the growth and survival prospects of firms, and recessionary pressures can force organisations ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid keeps compliant in France
Big Bad Boss has been reading one of those benefits bulletins again. All of our consulting friends send us these little updates to tell us what is happening in the world of benefits. Smarmy Consulting is the worst; it sends us not one but three newsletters, all pretty much saying ...
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ArticleWimberly Allison Tong and Goo launches employee ownership trust
US organisation Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG) has launched an employee ownership trust.The design consultancy, which employs 360 staff across the US and international locations, including London, Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai, has adopted the employee ownership model with the aim of supporting its future growth.WATG was advised by ...
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Article70% believe pay transparency improves employee satisfaction
Almost three-quarters (70%) of employee respondents believe that salary transparency has a positive impact on employee satisfaction, according to research by Glassdoor.Its Global salary transparency survey, which surveyed 8,254 employees in Canada, Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and US, also found that 69% of respondents would like to ...
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ArticleSan Francisco legislates for employer-supported parental leave
The Board of Supervisors in the US city of San Francisco has passed legislation that will require employers to contribute towards fully paid parental leave.Employees in California are currently eligible to receive up to 55% of their pay for six weeks of parental leave, which is funded through employee payroll ...
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ArticleNew York to phase in $15 an hour statewide minimum wage
The US state of New York is to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour.The higher minimum wage, which was announced as part of the 2016-17 state budget, will be implemented in phases.For organisations in New York City with 11 employees or more, the minimum wage will increase to ...
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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 ...