All articles by kscott – Page 145
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Article48% take steps to discourage presenteeism
Around half (48%) of employer respondents have taken steps to discourage presenteeism, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth.The 2016 Absence management survey, which surveyed 1,000 employers, also found that 72% of respondents have observed presenteeism in their organisation, and 29% have witnessed ...
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ArticleSky and Vodafone awarded for gender diversity and family-friendly policies
Lloyds Banking Group, Sky and Vodafone were among the organisations recognised for their family-friendly policies and support for gender diversity at the annual Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards on 1 November 2016.The awards are designed to showcase organisations that support gender diversity, female career progression, and family-friendly working practices, such as ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 75% do not have a policy to manage employee stress
EXCLUSIVE: Three quarters (75%) of employer respondents do not have a policy in place to manage stress, according to research by Jelf Employee Benefits.Its survey of 124 organisations also found that 85% of respondents believe employee stress will be an increasing people risk for their business.The research also found:73% of ...
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ArticleCambridge City Council and Ikea named living wage champions 2016
Cambridge City Council and Ikea are among the organisations who have won a Living Wage Champion Award 2016, in recognition of their efforts in implementing, promoting and celebrating the voluntary living wage in their respective regions.The Living Wage Foundation's annual awards celebrate accredited living wage employers, recognised service providers or ...
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ArticleCourt of Appeal confirms inclusion of commission in holiday pay in British Gas case
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that commission-based earnings should be included in holiday pay calculations in the case of British Gas v Lock.Lock, previously a sales representative for British Gas, raised a complaint against the energy organisation for an alleged unlawful underpayment of his wages of £1,500 due to ...
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ArticleAdvo Group acquires HR Experts
Employee benefits organisation Advo Group has acquired HR Experts, which was previously part of Broker Direct.Advo Group has acquired the HR consultancy as part of its aim to establish itself as a provider of online technology systems for payroll, benefit management and communication.The acquisition also aims to enhance HR Expert's ...
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Article47% believe flexible working hours can reduce workplace stress
Just under half (47%) of respondents believe that the introduction of flexible working hours would help to reduce workplace stress, according to research by Cascade HR.Its Stress report 2016, which surveyed 1,011 UK full and part-time employees, also found that 39% of respondents would value an early finish on Fridays ...
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ArticlePost Office staff strike over closure of defined benefit pension scheme to future accrual
Post Office staff who are members of trade unions Unite and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are taking part in strike action in a dispute over the closure of the organisation's defined benefit (DB) pension scheme to future accrual and potential job losses.The 24-hour strike action commenced at 3am today ...
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ArticleVoluntary living wage rises to £8.45 an hour
The UK voluntary living wage has increased to £8.45 an hour, and the London living wage rate has risen to £9.75 an hour.The voluntary living wage has increased by 2.4% from £8.25 to £8.45. The new UK living wage rate is now 17% higher than the national living wage rate ...
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ArticleEverton Football Club to pay all staff the living wage
Everton Football Club has committed to paying staff and contractors the voluntary living wage.Over the next three years, the football club will ensure that over 700 contractors receive a pay rise, which could amount to as much as an additional £2,000 a year. A further 250 casual and match-day staff ...
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Article82% will check an organisation's benefits package when job hunting
More than three quarters (82%) of employee respondents will check an organisation’s benefits package when job hunting, according to research by Jobsite.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees and 500 employers also found that 34% of employer respondents view benefits as an important recruitment tool.The research also found:72% of employee respondents ...
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Article66% feel they are most productive when working in the office
Two thirds (66%) of respondents believe they are most productive when based in the office, compared to 26% who feel they are most productive when working from home, according to research by office interior design organisation Peldon Rose.Its survey of 611 UK employees also found that 45% of respondents feel ...
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ArticleLondon-based staff can ride a unicorn to work
Something for the weekend: Commuting in the capital can be a nightmarish experience, especially if a sweaty and overcrowded tube is the main method of transport. However, telecommunications organisations Three and ZTE are looking to brighten up the morning journey into work this week by offering commuters a ride to ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 and 26 October 2016 were: Nationwide Building Society introduces retirement planning tool for staffCancer Research UK launches bespoke online benefits platformPR organisation advertises for employee with psychopathic traitsAbax introduces dedicated weekly exercise hour for UK staff54% value a good work-life ...
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ArticleGovernment committee launches inquiry into worker rights in the future world of work
The government has launched an inquiry into the future world of work, focusing on the working practices, status and rights of agency staff, self-employed individuals and those working in the gig economy.The inquiry, led by The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, centres on issues such as low pay and ...
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Article48% are unaware of workplace sickness absence support
Almost half (48%) of respondents are unaware of any form of workplace support for sickness absence in their organisation, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full-time and part-time employees also found that just 12% of respondents believe employee health and wellbeing is the top priority ...
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ArticleWeekly earnings increase by 2.2%
Median gross weekly earnings for full-time employees increased by 2.2% year on year to £539 in April 2016, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its Annual survey of hours and earnings: 2016 provisional results also found that, when adjusted for inflation, weekly earnings increased by 1.9% between ...
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ArticleGoogle and WL Gore named world’s best multinational workplaces 2016
Google, SAS Institute, and WL Gore and Associates are among the organisations that have been recognised as the world’s best multinational workplaces for 2016, showcasing high-performing and inclusive workplace cultures.The annual list, compiled by Great Place to Work, surveyed 6,000 organisations globally. Organisations are ranked based on their workplace culture, ...
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Article69% view perks and benefits as important to their overall satisfaction
More than two thirds (69%) of respondents view perks and benefits as important to their overall satisfaction, according to research by Perkbox.Its survey of 1,072 UK adults also found that 84% of 18-24 year old respondents and 78% of 25-34 year old respondents would be more likely to stay with ...
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ArticleGlobal gender pay gap could take 170 years to close
The global economic gender gap will not close for another 170 years at the current pace of change, according to research by the World Economic Forum (WEF).Its The global gender gap report 2016 found that the economic gender gap has reverted back to where it stood in 2008, after a ...