All articles by kscott – Page 119
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Article64% believe employers offer benefits that staff do not want, need or use
Almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents believe that organisations invest in expensive benefits that employees neither want, need or use, according to research by Michael Page.Its survey of 1,000 UK adults aged 18 or over who have moved into or applied for a new job in the past three years, also ...
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ArticleGovernment launches gender pay gap viewing service
The Government Equalities Office has launched an online gender pay gap viewing service to enable the public to see the information that organisations have published so far to fulfil their gender pay gap reporting obligations.The gender pay gap reporting regulations were introduced on 6 April 2017, with a snapshot date ...
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ArticleFacebook and Microsoft among 2017's highest-paying UK organisations
Facebook, Microsoft, and Salesforce are among the top 10 highest-paying organisations in the UK, according to research by Glassdoor.Its 10 highest paying companies in the UK for 2017 report is based on UK employee salary reports that have been shared with Glassdoor on an anonymous and voluntary basis. The figures ...
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Article53% feel appreciated at work
More than half (53%) of US employee respondents feel appreciated at work, according to research by Attacoin and Survata.The Attacoin 2017 employee appreciation study, which surveyed 500 full-time US employees, also found that 22% of respondents agree and 12% strongly agree that appreciation is best demonstrated with money.The research also ...
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ArticleIris Worldwide and Warner Music shortlisted for health and wellbeing benefits
Iris Worldwide (pictured), MoneySuperMarket Group, and Warner Music are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the best healthcare and wellbeing benefits, small employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award, sponsored by Simplyhealth, recognises the most effective healthcare and wellbeing strategies that have been implemented by organisations ...
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Article65% want to see changes to equal pay and discrimination laws after Brexit
Almost two-thirds (65%) of employer respondents would like to see changes to discrimination and equal pay laws once the UK has left the European Union (EU), according to research by GQ Employment Law.Its survey of 43 employers also found that 56% of respondents want to see requirements to pay employees ...
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ArticleGovernment consults on employer debt in multi-employer DB pension schemes
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to employer debt legislation for employers in non-segregated defined benefit (DB) multi-employer pension schemes.The consultation, which launched on 21 April, seeks views on the draft The Occupation Pensions Schemes (Employer Debt) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.The regulations would ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to corporate eyecare
What is corporate eyecare? Corporate eyecare is an employee benefit that helps employers to comply with health and safety obligations for staff who use visual display units (VDUs), or to help those who drive on business. The most common ways to provide corporate eyecare include e-vouchers, through a health cash ...
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ArticleHogan Lovells and Scottish Power shortlisted for best pensions strategy
Law firm Hogan Lovells and energy organisation Scottish Power (pictured) have been shortlisted in the best defined contribution (DC) pensions strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.The award, sponsored by Aviva and Friends Life, celebrates organisations that have implemented an effective DC pensions strategy, helping employees to engage with ...
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Article29% of baby boomers cite work-life balance as top consideration when looking to move jobs
More than a quarter (29%) of baby boomer employee respondents view work-life balance as the most important factor when considering a change in job, according to research by Hays.Its Hays UK salary and recruiting trends 2017 report, which surveyed 6,531 employers and 10,055 employees across the UK, also found that ...
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ArticleBrighton and Hove Albion Football Club staff to receive up to 20% bonus
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club is to award its 1,080 permanent and match-day staff bonuses of up to 20%.The club’s 280 permanent staff and 800 match-day employees will all be awarded a guaranteed 10% bonus in recognition of employees’ support and hard work that helped the Brighton and Hove ...
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ArticleEY US sees 38% of new fathers take six weeks or more paternity leave
More than a third (38%) of US-based new fathers at professional services organisation EY are taking paternity leave for six weeks or more, following the introduction of enhanced parental leave benefits.In April 2016, the organisation announced that it would be extending its parental leave policy to 16 weeks at full ...
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ArticleAlternative leave arrangements can help shape workplace culture
Organisations continue to seek creative ways to support their workforce, especially when it comes to fine-tuning the balance between an employee’s home and working life, recognising the commitments that employees may have outside of work, and the potential impact these could have in the workplace.In February 2017, for example, social ...
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ArticleJessica Chastain asks about male co-star's pay before accepting film roles
Something for the weekend: American actress Jessica Chastain has taken centre stage in Hollywood’s ongoing gender pay debate, revealing that she asks about her male co-star's pay before accepting new film roles.In an interview with Variety, Chastain explained how in the past, her pay would often be decided after the ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week 13-19 April
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 and 19 April 2017 were: Royal Mail to close defined benefit pension scheme to future accrualPensions Ombudsman rejects Standard Life employee's transfer value complaintPenguin Random House UK to pay work experience candidates the national living wageAsda, DS Smith and Samsung ...
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ArticleUber is granted right to appeal in UK worker-status case
Uber has been granted the right to appeal against an Employment Tribunal ruling that found that the organisation’s drivers are employed as workers and are entitled to the national minimum wage and holiday pay.The appeal will be heard at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in London on 27 and 28 ...
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Article39% are somewhat likely to provide access to a Lifetime Isa in the next five years
More than a third (39%) of employer respondents are somewhat likely to provide staff with access to a Lifetime individual savings account (Lisa) over the next five years, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its 2016 UK budget survey report, which surveyed 130 employers, also found that 30% of respondents ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Digital Catalyst to fly staff to Ibiza for team-building holiday
EXCLUSIVE: Private healthcare marketing organisation Digital Catalyst is to take its staff to Ibiza for a three-day holiday to boost employee engagement and motivation, and help increase teamwork within the business.The employer-funded trip, which will take place on Friday 12 to Sunday 14 May 2017, will give staff the opportunity ...
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ArticleScott joins Fletchers Solicitors
Tim Scott has joined law firm Fletchers Solicitors as people director.Scott’s new position will see him lead the people team to further develop Fletchers' employee benefits strategy, its employment practices, and manage its people strategies.Scott has more than 20 years of HR experience across a variety of sectors. He founded ...
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AnalysisTop tips for promoting a seasonal voluntary benefits programme
Need to know:Certain voluntary benefits may be more relevant to staff at specific times of year.Linking voluntary benefits to the seasons could help to increase engagement and take-up.Using marketing techniques can help to promote relevant voluntary benefits to employees.The clocks have ticked over into British Summer Time and Easter paraphernalia ...