All articles by kscott – Page 138
-
ArticleBarclays and Deutsche Bank are the highest-paying organisations for UK directors
Barclays, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan are among the top 10 highest-paying organisations for directors in the UK, according to research by Glassdoor.The research, which is based on anonymous base salary reports for jobs with ‘director’ in the title shared by UK employees on Glassdoor between September 2013 and September ...
-
ArticleReward Gateway acquires LogBuy UK
Employee engagement organisation Reward Gateway has acquired the UK business of voluntary benefits provider LogBuy.LogBuy, which was founded in 2005, provides benefits programme to more than 200 organisations in the UK, including Philips Electronics and Laing O'Rouke.Reward Gateway and LogBuy have worked to bring their benefits programmes together in order ...
-
ArticleWestfield Health to introduce sleep coaching sessions for its employees
Health insurance organisation Westfield Health is introducing sleep coaching sessions for its employees.The sleep coaching sessions, provided by James Wilson, a sleep behaviour and environment expert known as the Sleep Geek, will be available to the 200 employees based at the organisation's head office in Sheffield.The initiative aims to boost ...
-
Article44% of staff looking for a new job are unhappy with their benefits package
Almost half (44%) of respondents who are looking to move jobs in the new year are unhappy with their current benefits package, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,002 full and part-time employees also found that 74% of respondents who are unhappy with their current benefits ...
-
ArticleJewellery store boss surprises staff with Boxing Day holiday gift
Something for the weekend: Although the festive season may mean a more relaxed working environment for many employees, some retail staff may struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance when longer Christmas shopping hours, high consumer demand and working over the holidays is thrown into the mix. However, Peter Wong, ...
-
ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 and 14 December 2016 were: Axa to introduce global parental leave policyGovernment freezes auto-enrolment trigger at £10,000 a yearBarclays, DS Smith and Rio Tinto recognised for employee share plansWincanton drivers for Argos to strike over holiday back pay43% of the ...
-
ArticleMercer to acquire Thomsons Online Benefits
Mercer is to acquire global employee benefits and employee engagement software provider Thomsons Online Benefits.The acquisition aims to bring together Mercer's consulting and broking services with Thomsons Online Benefits' employee benefits technology.The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.Julio Portalatin (pictured), president and chief executive officer at Mercer, said: ...
-
ArticleSlaughter and May revamps pay and benefits package
Law firm Slaughter and May is revamping its pay and benefits package for its 1,139 employees, including a pay increase for associates, the introduction of paid sabbaticals, an on-site doctor, and the opportunity to work from home one day a week.The changes to the firm's compensation and benefits offering are ...
-
ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2017 entry deadline extended
The Employee Benefits Awards 2017 entry deadline has been extended to Friday 20 January 2017.HR, benefits and reward professionals still have time to enter the annual Employee Benefits Awards, which showcase best practice and innovation in the industry, as well as celebrating the benefits strategies that have impacted on and ...
-
ArticleTotal pay increases by 2.5%
Total pay in Great Britain, including bonuses, increased by 2.5% between August-October 2015 and August-October 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market: December 2016 report found that the average total pay was £507 a week, before tax and other deductions in pay, in October 2016. ...
-
Article24% check the pension contributions on offer before accepting a new job
Less than a quarter (24%) of respondents check what pension contributions are on offer by a prospective employer before accepting a new job, according to research by Fidelity International.Its survey of 1,230 UK employees also found that 21% of respondents do not check any benefits except for base salary before ...
-
OpinionMatt Landeman: Inspiring staff with a clear set of values can support strategic growth
For any ambitious organisation with eyes on strategic growth, it is necessary that each employee is aware of, and buys into, the business values at the heart of the enterprise. This is especially pertinent in fast-paced and quickly evolving sectors such as media, where keeping employees up to speed with ...
-
ArticleWasabi launches employee engagement programme
Sushi and bento restaurant chain Wasabi has introduced an employee engagement programme for its UK staff, including a recognition scheme and access to a range of voluntary benefits.The new programme, provided by Perkbox, gives employees access to benefits such as retail and leisure discounts, including attraction day passes, discounted MOTs, ...
-
OpinionRob Yuille: The Pensions Dashboard gives digital makeover to retirement savings
The long-term savings industry has been arguably slow to embrace the digital revolution. As a long-term product with low levels of engagement, while progress has been made, the savings industry has not fully embraced the possibilities of digital technology.The Pensions Dashboard, the widely discussed current technological development in pensions, is ...
-
ArticleNissan agrees two-year pay deal and maternity leave increase
Nissan has agreed a two-year pay deal for 7,400 of its employees, which includes an increase in pay and paid maternity leave.The deal, which affects staff based at NMUK in Sunderland and the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Bedfordshire, will come into effect from 1 January 2017.Employees will receive ...
-
Article31% of employers are aware of the new tax-free childcare scheme
Less than a third (31%) of employer respondents are aware of the new tax-free childcare scheme due to come into effect from early 2017, according to research by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).Its Labour market outlook: focus on working parents report, which surveyed 1,050 senior HR professionals, ...
-
ArticleWincanton drivers for Argos to strike over holiday back pay
Members of trade union Unite who work for logistics and supply organisation Wincanton and are based at Argos' national distribution centre are to undertake strike action in a dispute over holiday back pay.The drivers at Argos’ flagship national distribution centre in Staffordshire are to strike for 72-hours from 20 December ...
-
Article94% believe employers should set aside a budget for financial education
More than nine in 10 (94%) respondents think their employer should set aside a budget to provide financial education for staff, according to research by Lemonade Reward.Its survey of 83 HR and reward employees also found that almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents cite not having enough money to live on ...
-
ArticleWho should win Employee Benefits Professional of the Year 2017?
Recognise best practice by nominating a benefits, compensation or reward professional for the coveted Employee benefits professional of the year award.This award celebrates the achievements of an individual who has made their mark on the employee benefits industry.In 2016, the accolade went to Joanna Bean (pictured), head of reward, UK ...
-
ArticleUS accounting firm to introduce paid parental leave
US accounting and tax organisation Marks Paneth is to introduce a new paid parental leave policy for its 600 employees, providing staff with up to six weeks of fully-paid parental leave.Effective from 1 January 2017, the organisation-wide policy is applicable for primary caregivers as well as non-primary caregivers who have ...