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ArticleUnum launches online financial education programme for staff
Unum has introduced an online financial education programme for its 800 UK-based employees.The financial education programme, which was launched on 6 March 2017 and is provided by Nudge, has been implemented to align with Unum’s existing wellbeing strategy, which supports employees’ financial, emotional and physical wellbeing.The programme uses both personal ...
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ArticleHays and Plusnet shortlisted for best flexible benefits plan
Hays and Plusnet are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the best flexible benefits plan category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award celebrates the most effective use of a flexible benefits strategy within an organisation.The full category shortlist is:Atkins, Your Reward (Entered by Capita Employee Benefits)Hays, You ...
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ArticleNoble Foods Group appoints Hogarty
UK egg supplier Noble Foods Group has appointed Louisa Hogarty as group HR director.In this role, Hogarty will fully oversee the employee benefits for the whole group. Hogarty, who has more than 10 years of industry experience, specialises in delivering strategic and effective change projects.Previously, Hogarty has worked as HR ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Proportions of independent and traditional workers in the UK workforce
An infographic looking at the proportions of independent and traditional workers in the UK workforce. (Source: McKinsey Global Institute's Independent work: choice, necessity and the gig economy report, October 2016)Read more in How will the gig economy affect employee benefits?
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AnalysisInfographic: How satisfied are traditional and independent workers?
An infographic looking at the satisfaction levels among traditional and independent workers. (Source: McKinsey Global Institute's Independent work choice: necessity and the gig economy report, October 2016)Read more in How will the gig economy affect employee benefits?
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ArticleNHS staff to receive 1% pay rise
NHS staff across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are to receive a 1% pay rise from 1 April 2017.The NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB), which provides independent pay advice to the government, has recommended a 1% increase to all NHS Agenda for Change pay points for 2017-2018 in its ...
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Article9% pay their bonus into their workplace pension
Less than one in 10 (9%) respondents opt to pay at least part of their bonus into their workplace pension, according to research by Aviva.Its survey of 2,012 UK adults also found that 24% of respondents are aware of the tax advantages of paying their bonus into their workplace pension ...
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Article18% plan to introduce new employee benefits in 2017
Almost a fifth (18%) of respondents plan to introduce new employee benefits in 2017, according to research by Secondsight.Its survey of 250 UK-based HR directors and managers at organisations with 50-5,000 employees, also found that just 5% of respondents intend to remove benefits in 2017.The research also found:95% of respondents ...
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ArticleSchroders reports a 31% mean gender pay gap
Schroders has reported a mean gender pay gap of 31%, based on hourly fixed pay across its global workforce.The global asset and wealth management organisation has a median gender pay gap of 33% based on hourly fixed pay, according to its 2016 annual report.The mean gender pay gap for total ...
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Article56% are offered reasonable adjustments to support their mental health
More than half (56%) of respondents who disclose poor mental health at work are offered reasonable adjustments or support measures, such as changes to working hours or adjusted job duties, according to research by mental health charity Mind.Its Workplace wellbeing index, which surveyed 15,022 employees at 29 organisations, also found ...
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ArticleDeliveroo to face legal action over holiday pay and minimum wage
Takeaway delivery organisation Deliveroo is to face legal action over the entitlement of its riders to employment rights such as holiday pay and the minimum wage.The legal action argues that riders are not contractors and that they should be entitled to employment rights, such as the national minimum wage and ...
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ArticleDeliveroo to face legal action over holiday pay and minimum wage
Takeaway delivery organisation Deliveroo is to face legal action over the entitlement of its riders to employment rights such as holiday pay and the minimum wage.The legal action argues that riders are not contractors and that they should be entitled to employment rights, such as the national minimum wage and ...
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ArticleSupreme Court refuses British Gas holiday pay appeal request
In February 2017, the Supreme Court refused British Gas' request to appeal in the British Gas v Lock case.This decision follows a Court of Appeal ruling in October 2016, which found that holiday pay calculations should include a representative amount of commission-based pay.Lock, who had previously worked as a sales ...
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ArticleUnlimited holiday must be managed well to motivate staff effectively
Leeds-based recruitment and executive search organisation Charlton Morris introduced an unlimited leave policy for its senior consultants in January 2017 as part of a wider strategy to attract and retain talent.Unlimited leave is available to consultants who have been with the business for two years or more, which currently accounts ...
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AnalysisWhat is the role of long-service awards in today’s workplace?
Need to know:Long-service awards can form part of a wider employee motivation and recognition strategy.Recognition dates have become more frequent, with some employers now celebrating employee service annually.Long-service awards have developed to offer personalised gifts for staff, such as e-gift cards, rather than a pre-determined reward.Long-service awards have traditionally been ...
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ArticleTribunal rules Excel bicycle courier is entitled to holiday pay
The London Central Employment Tribunal has ruled that a bicycle courier for ground transport organisation Excel is a worker, and is therefore entitled to holiday pay.Bicycle courier Andrew Boxer contended that he was employed by Excel as a worker rather than as an independent contractor, and was therefore entitled to ...
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ArticleBT and John Lewis Partnership shortlisted for best financial wellbeing strategy
BT and John Lewis Partnership are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the best financial wellbeing strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award, sponsored by Wealth at Work, celebrates the most effective financial wellbeing strategies that have been implemented within organisations, including the use of financial ...
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Article65% believe pay transparency can help close the gender pay gap
Almost two thirds (65%) of respondents believe that employers who are transparent about salaries can help to eliminate the gender pay gap, according to research by Glassdoor.Its survey of 2,000 full and part-time employees also found that 38% of male respondents believe the gender pay gap will not close until ...
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ArticlePorsche awards 21,000 staff with bonus of up to €9,111
German sports car manufacturing organisation Porsche is awarding 21,000 employees a bonus of up to €9,111 (£7,885).The bonus will be made up of two components, including an award of €8,411 (£7,279) in recognition of the organisation's positive results and exceptional staff performance in the 2016 financial year.The remaining €700 will ...
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Article32% take part in company car schemes to drive a better car
Around a third (32%) of respondents cite the ability to drive a better car as their reason for taking part in a company car scheme, according to research by Maxxia.Its survey of 207 UK employees who are part of a salary sacrifice or traditional company car scheme or who receive ...