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ArticleG Man Insulation to pay over $270,000 due to wage law violations
Insulation and drywall organisation G Man Insulation has been ordered to pay $272,253 (£208,413.76) in back wages, damages and penalties.The fines are the result of an investigation by the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), which uncovered violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) affecting 39 ...
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ArticleNearly a third of employees say they are not motivated at work
The proportion of people saying they are not motivated at work rose to 29% in 2017, from 18% the previous year, according to a study by reward and recognition consultant Motivates.The April 2018 survey of 2,000 UK employees for the report Living to work asked respondents to reveal the causes ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2018 set to welcome delegates to ExCeL London
Employee Benefits Live 2018, the largest dedicated reward and benefits event in Europe, is set to welcome delegates to ExCeL London for its 20th anniversary this week.The event, held on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 October 2018, will allow HR, reward and benefits professionals to explore the latest industry innovations ...
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ArticleA third of younger applicants worried to ask about employers' flexible working policies
Nearly a third (30%) of 18 to 34-year-olds would be worried to ask about flexible working policies during a job interview, according to a survey commissioned by Direct Line Group.Almost a quarter (23%) of all 2,003 respondents to the Opinium research, carried out between 7 and 11 September 2018, expressed ...
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ArticleMaster trust pension schemes now required to apply for TPR authorisation
Legislation now in force means all new and existing master trust pension schemes must apply to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) for authorisation to show they meet a revised set of safeguarding standards.A master trust is an occupational pension scheme that provides money purchase benefits for multiple, unconnected employers.From 1 October, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Addison Lee's Davies to discuss the future of HR at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: Mathew Davies, director of HR at Addison Lee, will discuss the speed at which the world of work is changing and what that might mean for HR practitioners at Employee Benefits Live 2018.The session, titled 'The future of HR is now', will form part of the 'Global Reward' conference ...
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ArticlePizza taste testers to get a slice of the action
Something for the weekend: Everyone has their own idea of the best job in the world, but this one will take some topping. Pizza oven organisation Ooni is looking for taste testers, who will eat "pizza, pizza and more pizza" and get paid for the privilege.Ooni claims to produce ovens ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 20-26 September
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 and 26 September 2018 were: EXCLUSIVE: Employee Benefits Live addresses "a key issue around diversity and inclusion"McDonald's promotes non-traditional working with 'Let's talk about flex' campaignTesters wanted for the world's biggest bouncy castleNoodles and Company to offer maternity leave transition ...
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ArticleSharp Business Systems UK trains employees in mental health first aid
Fifteen employees of Sharp Business Systems UK (SBSUK) have completed a two-day adult mental health first aid training course, delivered by Mental Health First Aid England.The course is designed to educate participants to spot the symptoms of common mental health issues, to recognise early signs that someone may need help, ...
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ArticleWork-life balance management causes stress for 75% of working parents
Three-quarters (75%) of working parents suffer stress and anxiety as a result of their work-life balance management, according to a study by HR software provider CIPHR.The survey of 1,400 parents in work, published on 26 September 2018, also found that 53% of respondents feel judged by managers and colleagues for ...
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ArticlePHMG adds paid wedding leave and 'proud parent' leave to staff benefits
Audio branding organisation PHMG has added wedding leave and 'proud parent' leave to its benefits package to help mark this year's National Work Life Week on 1 to 5 October.Staff at Manchester-based PHMG, which employs 450 workers across the UK, US, Canada and Australia, will be entitled to an extra ...
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Case StudiesAvios Group builds staff engagement using ideas campaign
Avios Group, which has 500 UK-based employees, operates the Avios reward currency for the British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, AerClub, Vueling Club and Meridiana Club, as well as the Avios Travel Rewards Programme in South Africa. It is also the currency for kulula.com and Flybe frequent flyers.The Avios UK ...
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AnalysisHow can creating employee stakeholders boost motivation?
Need to know:If organisational aims align with employees' personal goals, they will be more motivated and committed to contributing to success.Employee share plans allow staff to invest in their organisation, both financially and in terms of engagement.Personal development plans can help demonstrate to employees how their work and skill set ...
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ArticleCommunisis workers call off strikes after accepting 9% pay offer
Employees at Crewe-based printing organisation Communisis have called off planned strike action after an offer of a 9% pay increase was accepted by members of the Unite union.Communisis workers, who produce cheques and chequebooks, had initially voted for strike action after rejecting an 8% pay rise spread over three years, ...
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Article88% of employees attend work despite suffering from minor illness
Nine in ten (88%) employees have admitted to attending the workplace when suffering from a minor illness, according to a study on absence and presenteeismby Canada Life Group Insurance.The online survey of 1,001 full-time and part-time UK employees, carried out in August 2018, also revealed that nearly half (47%) of ...
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ArticleWorkplace flexibility 'very important' for 77% of UK workers
Workplace flexibility is one of the most prevalent trends among UK workers, with over three-quarters (77%) stating that it is very important to them, according to a report from employee benefits provider Unum and independent researcher the Future Laboratory.The study, The future workforce, carried out by Opinium in March 2018 ...
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ArticlePWC, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Deloitte to speak at Employee Benefits Live
PWC, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Deloitte are among the organisations that will address attendees at Employee Benefits Live 2018 on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 October.During the course of the two-day event, delegates will hear experts discuss a wide variety of topics impacting the reward, benefits and compensation ...
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ArticleAnglia Ruskin University pilots gamified sustainability programme
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched a new sustainability and wellbeing behaviour change initiative, using gamification to drive engagement.ARUgreen, operated by Green Rewards through its JUMP engagement programme, is being piloted for six months, initially covering 700 of ARU's 18,000 employees. The pilot launched on Monday 17 September 2018.The initiative ...
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Article42% of employees claim physical illness to hide mental health issues
As many as 42% of employees call in sick claiming to be suffering from a physical illness when the real reason is a mental health issue, according to a report by health insurance provider BHSF.The report, Hiding in plain sight: mental health in the workplace, published in September 2018, surveyed ...
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ArticleMcDonald's promotes non-traditional working with 'Let's talk about flex' campaign
Fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's has partnered with flexibility campaigner Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and online community Working Mums to promote flexible working.The organisation is hosting a series of 'Let's talk about flex' events at McDonald's restaurants, where attendees can ...