All articles by kscott – Page 143
-
ArticleTotal pay increases by 2.3%, according to ONS
Total pay, including bonuses, increased by 2.3% for employees in Great Britain between July-September 2015 and July-September 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market: November 2016 report also found that average regular pay, excluding bonuses and before tax and other deductions, was £475 a week ...
-
ArticleBasic pay for engineers increases by 2%
Basic median pay for professional engineers has increased by 2% year on year, according to research by the manufacturers' organisation, EEF.Its Professionals pay benchmark report, which surveyed 241 UK organisations to collect salary data for 5,986 managers and engineers, also found that average pay for engineering graduates has increased by ...
-
Article31% cite financial issues as the top cause of stress
Just under a third (31%) of employee respondents cite finances and money as the top cause of stress, according to research by BHSF Employee Benefits.Its Breaking the cycle report, which surveyed 1,000 full-time and part-time UK employees, also found that 63% of respondents are kept awake at night and are ...
-
ArticleRolls-Royce completes £1.1bn pension buyout
Rolls-Royce has completed a £1.1 billion pension buyout for its Vickers Group pension scheme.The £1.1bn buyout transaction with Legal and General covers more than 11,000 members of the pension scheme, which is part of the Rolls-Royce Group. Rolls-Royce acquired engineering organisation Vickers in 1999.The buyout forms part of the pension ...
-
Article33% view the availability of childcare as a key recruitment and retention issue
A third (33%) of employer respondents believe the availability of childcare is a key issue in recruiting and retaining staff, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Middlesex University.The study, which surveyed 1,627 business leaders in the UK, also found that around one in 10 (9%) ...
-
Article52% would contribute more than 5% of their salary into their workplace pension
Just over half (52%) of employee respondents who are currently saving into a workplace pension would be willing to contribute more than 5% of their salary themselves, according to research by Aviva.Its research, which is based on surveys of 2,000 UK adults who currently pay into a workplace pension, 277 ...
-
Article76% rank flexible working in their top three benefits
More than three quarters (76%) of respondents name flexible working as one of their top three priorities when it comes to being offered a benefits package from their ideal employer, according to research by BT.Its Mobile multiplier report, which surveyed 1,528 office employees across France, Germany, Spain and the UK, ...
-
ArticleShowcase best practice at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017
Showcase best practice in reward and benefits by entering the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.There are 23 categories to enter, ranging from most engaging benefits proposition to best mental health strategy, and everything in between.Enter by Friday 9 December 2016 for your chance to win.The categories for the Employee Benefits Awards ...
-
OpinionSally Wilson: Employers should take steps to ensure re-entry to work is sustainable after absences
Given the range of health reasons an employee may take time off for, and the variable fitness requirements for different professions, there is no one-size-fits-all role that an employer should take in workplace rehabilitation. But broadly the employer’s role is to take appropriate steps to support the individual back to ...
-
ArticleAston Martin to increase pay for UK staff by 3%
Luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin is to increase pay for UK staff by 3% in 2017 and 2018.The increases form part of the organisation's 2016 settlement and two-year pay deal, which will see pay rates rise by 3% from 1 January 2017. From 1 January 2018 there will be an ...
-
Article66% would take a pay cut to be happier at work
Two thirds (66%) of respondents would take a pay cut of at least 1% to be happier at work, according to research by Hired.Its Perceptions of mobility and the job search report, which surveyed 2,557 full-time employees over the age of 18 in the US, UK and Australia, also found ...
-
ArticleArthur J Gallagher acquires Argentis
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired London-based financial planning and employee benefits consultancy Argentis.Argentis, which provides benefit and wealth management services to private and corporate clients in the UK, will continue to operate from its current office locations in the south of England following the acquisition.Argentis employees, led by David Taplin, ...
-
ArticleRyanair advertises for the worst job in Ireland
Something for the weekend: When applying for a job, most candidates find an advert that lists job responsibilities, required skills and attributes, and an idea of the pay and benefits that can be expected if they are successful, thereby helping to paint a picture of how an individual might fit ...
-
ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 and 9 November 2016 were: EXCLUSIVE: Jelf Employee Benefits sees 14% of staff take up Christmas savings schemeThe Pensions Regulator begins enforcement action over BHS pension scheme38% would feel valued if given their chosen Christmas perk74% view wellbeing programmes as ...
-
ArticleGet the Gloss staff to leave work early in support of Equal Pay Day
Beauty and health site Get the Gloss is allowing its employees to leave work early today (Thursday 10 November 2016) in support of Equal Pay Day.Get the Gloss is taking part in Stylist's Equal Pay Day initiative, which encourages organisations to give female employees the option of leaving work at ...
-
Article23% of female staff believe male colleagues are paid more for the same role
Almost a quarter (23%) of female employee respondents believe that their male colleagues are paid more for carrying out the same role, according to research by Totaljobs.Its 2016 Gender pay gap report, which surveyed 4,724 employees and 145 employers, also found that 31% of female employee respondents are unaware of ...
-
ArticleSheffield Theatres increases basic pay for front of house staff
Sheffield Theatres is increasing the basic rate of pay for front of house show staff to £8.25 an hour.The new rate, which represents a 23% rise in pay year on year, will come into effect from November 2016.The pay increase forms part of a new pay policy, which has been ...
-
Article33% do not offer employees support for dementia
A third (33%) of respondents state that their employer does not offer any additional help or support for staff with dementia, according to research by PMI Health Group.Its survey of 1,197 British employees aged between 18 and 64 years old, also found that 7% of respondents either have or work ...
-
AnalysisInfographic: The top benefits highly engaged employees received in 2015
An infographic showing the top benefits that were received by highly engaged employees in 2015 (Source: Red Letter Days for Business' The rewards report, March 2016).Read more in The latest trends in the corporate gift card market.
-
ArticleMorganstone gains living wage accreditation
Welsh construction organisation Morganstone has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.Morganstone, which has more than 90 employees, has committed to paying all staff at least the voluntary living wage rate of £8.45 an hour.The living wage is a voluntary, independently set rate, which is ...