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ArticleBlackshire moves up at McDonald’s
McDonald's Restaurants has promoted Neal Blackshire to director, non-executive compensation.Blackshire’s new role, which has a focus on compensation, will see him join the food organisation’s global rewards and mobility team, reporting to the corporate vice president for reward.Blackshire previously held the role of reward manager at McDonald’s Restaurants.
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ArticleGrayling promotes Zeratzion
Global communications organisation Grayling has promoted Joseph Zeratzion to people and development director, UK and Ireland.In this role, Zeratzion will lead the organisation's talent strategy and learning and development, as well as develop a competency and progression framework to support and reward staff.Previously, Zeratzion was Europe, Middle East and Africa ...
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ArticleFitch joins Shire
Lisa Fitch has joined biotechnology organisation Shire as associate director, international benefits.Fitch, who has in-depth experience of UK and international pensions, as well as employee risk benefits, previously worked as strategic relationships manager, corporate life and pensions UK and international at Zurich Insurance; and as senior manager, Europe, Middle East ...
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ArticleOKI Europe hires Chapman
Printing technology organisation OKI Europe has hired Keren Chapman as vice president, human resources.In this role, Chapman will develop and implement HR strategy, as well oversee compensation and benefits, employee communication, talent management, and performance management.Her prior experience includes roles as senior director, human resources at INC Research, and head ...
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ArticleANDIE appoints Preacher
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe (ANDIE) has appointed Andy Preacher as its group head of people and culture UK.In this role, Preacher will lead a cross-group team to develop engaged and high performing employees. He will be responsible for the full HR remit, and facilities management across the ...
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ArticleSchibsted hires Dexter
International media organisation Schibsted has appointed Nicki Dexter as vice president of HR, products and technology.In this newly created, London-based role, Dexter will build a strategic workforce and develop competence planning, to be rolled out for teams being created in London, Barcelona, Stockholm, Paris, Krakow and Oslo. She will also ...
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Article58% do not have salary information available across roles and genders
More than half (58%) of employer respondents do not have salary information available across roles and genders, according to research by Totaljobs.Its survey of 4,700 employees and 145 employers also found that 82% of employer respondents are not reviewing their gender equality or equal pay policy ahead of the introduction ...
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Article74% believe traditional working environments detract from a healthy lifestyle
Almost three quarters (74%) of respondents believe traditional working environments detract from a healthy lifestyle, according to research by teleconferencing organisation Powwownow.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that a third (33%) of respondents would like an on-site gym in their workplace.The research also found:28% of respondents would like access ...
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ArticleING Financial Markets achieves 95% take-up of global wellbeing programme
ING Financial Markets, part of global banking organisation ING, has achieved a 95% take-up rate for its new wellbeing programme, which launched in March 2017.The Wellbeing Quotient (WQ) programme, which is available to 350 ING Financial Markets' sales employees across 30 countries, is designed to help staff actively manage their ...
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ArticleCatch up with Employee Benefits Connect 2017
Catch up on the latest industry trends and insights from Employee Benefits Connect 2017, the leading one-day event for reward and benefits professionals.The future-focused event, which took place on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at Park Plaza, London, provided delegates with the latest thinking on a range of topics, from data ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Holiday Extras
The workplace benefits on offer at Holiday Extras include:Pension:Group personal pension (GPP) plan, with 3% employee contribution. Employer contributes 3% for the majority of staff and 11% for directors and associate directors. Employees can contribute via salary sacrifice. All employees are eligible after they have passed probation, but must opt ...
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Article86% believe living wage accreditation improves employer reputation
More than three quarters (86%) of voluntary living wage accredited employer respondents believe that living wage accreditation has enhanced their organisation’s general reputation as an employer, according to research by the Living Wage Foundation and Cardiff Business School.The survey of 800 organisations that have been accredited as a living wage ...
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ArticleCentrica and RBS shortlisted for best healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Centrica, RBS, Royal Mail Group, and Saint-Gobain are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the best healthcare and wellbeing benefits, large employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award, sponsored by EmbryoCare, celebrates the most effective healthcare and wellbeing strategies that have been implemented by organisations with ...
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Article41% want to receive childcare vouchers through salary sacrifice
Two-fifths (41%) of respondents want to receive childcare vouchers via a salary sacrifice arrangement as part of their employee benefits package, according to research by Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services.Its survey of 1,000 employees also found that 51% of respondents want to contribute to their workplace pension through a salary ...
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ArticleAdobe and Salesforce named US Companies that Care for 2017
Adobe Systems Incorporated, Salesforce, and Ultimate Software are among the US organisations that have been recognised in 2017’s 50 Companies that Care list, compiled by People magazine and Great Place to Work.The annual list highlights the top 50 US-based organisations with 1,000 employees or more that have succeeded in business ...
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ArticleTexas-based university to launch new parental and adoption benefits
Texas-based Baylor University is introducing paid parental leave and an adoption assistance programme for its staff and faculty members.The new parental leave policy, which will be available to staff immediately upon joining the university, will provide both male and female full-time employees with up to four weeks of paid leave ...
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ArticleThe tax and legislation changes impacting reward from April 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond used both the Autumn Statement 2016 and the Spring Budget 2017 to confirm a number of measures that will affect the pay and benefits landscape. Below is a round up of these measures, along with other tax and legislation changes coming into effect from April 2017:National minimum ...
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ArticleMerlin Entertainments advertises for Lego model designer
Something for the weekend: Not all childhood career ambitions become a reality. However, spending days on end designing elaborate Lego constructions need not be just a remembrance of after-school playdates because Merlin Entertainments Group is looking to recruit a Lego model designer to join its workforce.The full-time, permanent position will ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 and 29 March 2017 were: Firefighters to appeal Employment Tribunal's decision on pensions age discriminationNHS staff to receive 1% pay riseBT and John Lewis Partnership shortlisted for best financial wellbeing strategyDeliveroo to face legal action over holiday pay and minimum ...
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Article50% provide benefits to assist LGBT staff with family care and planning
Half (50%) of global employer respondents provide benefits that support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees with family care and planning, such as fertility treatment, surrogacy, adoption, or parental leave, according to research by Mercer.Its LGBT benefits around the world survey, which surveyed 680 organisations across 50 countries, also ...