All articles by kscott – Page 33
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ArticleAshurst launches global platform to support parents
International law firm Ashurst has launched a new global platform to support working parents among its 3,200 worldwide staff, as well as those planning to have a family or returning from parental leave.The new Stay in Touch platform, provided by Circle In, was launched globally in March 2019 across all ...
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Case StudiesYorkshire Water provides mental health first aid within occupational health package
Water supply and treatment organisation Yorkshire Water is rolling out in-house, mandatory mental health first aid training among its 3,700 employees, including managers and directors, in order to give staff and leaders greater confidence in addressing concerns at work.The two-day, face-to-face courses were first implemented in March 2015 and form ...
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AnalysisWhat are the latest developments in occupational health?
Need to know:Occupational health has shifted from being reactive and safety-focused to becoming a proactive tool to help improve employees’ overall wellbeing.Increasingly, occupational health includes mental health support, for example, through employee assistance programmes (EAPs).Technology is enabling programmes to be delivered remotely and immediately; this increases access for employees, as ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Moneysupermarket Group launches financial coaching and planning
EXCLUSIVE: Financial services comparison organisation Moneysupermarket Group has introduced a financial coaching and planning benefit for its 750 employees, in order to proactively support their financial wellbeing.The new benefit, provided by Hatch, offers employees a free session with a financial coach; the coach uses a software programme to visualise how ...
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ArticleClifford Chance pilots programme of unpaid leave for personal interests
International law firm Clifford Chance is piloting a new unpaid leave scheme, enabling its associates and senior associates in certain territories to take two months of unpaid leave to pursue personal goals and interests.The new framework, Clifford Chance Choice, aims to embrace the changing world of work and give employees ...
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OpinionElysia McCaffrey: Gender pay gap action plans are just as vital as the reporting data
In the first year of reporting on the gender pay gap, the Government Equalities Office was encouraged to see compliance from more than 10,000 of those employers identified as being in scope of the regulations.This means that every large organisation across the country has calculated the difference between what they ...
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ArticleEmployment tribunal rules against National Gallery in employment status case
The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled in favour of 27 claimants previously employed by art museum the National Gallery, stating that these individuals should have been classified as workers, rather than self-employed contractors.This difference in status would have enabled the former staff members to access employment rights such as holiday ...
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ArticleTPR to prosecute charity chairman for pensions fraud
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is prosecuting the former chief executive officer and chairman of charity Yateley Industries for the Disabled on suspicion of defrauding the organisation’s pension scheme.Patrick McLarry, 70, has been accused of transferring more than £250,000 from Yateley Industries’ pension scheme between April 2011 and September 2013, when ...
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ArticleOne day left to take part in exclusive benefits strategy research
How is your organisation’s benefits strategy changing to reflect future challenges? How do you measure employee engagement? What outside influences are shaping your approach to reward?There is just one day left to have your say in Employee Benefits' exclusive benefits strategy research.We are particularly interested in finding out about the ...
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ArticleZurich reports a 22.8% mean gender pay gap for 2018
Insurance provider Zurich has reported a 22.8% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 5 April 2018; this is a decrease from 27.3%, as reported in 2017.The organisation reported gender pay gap data across its two legal entities, Zurich Employment Services and Zurich UK General Services, in ...
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ArticleBOC drivers vote to accept two-year pay deal
Approximately 400 drivers who work for industrial, medical and special gas provider BOC, and who are members of the trade union Unite, have voted to accept a two-year pay deal.The deal equates to a 6.7% pay increase over the two year period. This will be awarded as a 3.5% rise ...
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ArticleAccountant pleads guilty to pensions fraud
An accountant who acted as a pension trustee and administrator has pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud for transferring more than £280,000 of pension funds into his own businesses and investments.An investigation conducted by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) found that 66-year-old Roger William Bessent took money from the Focusplay ...
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ArticleBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board launches engagement and recognition platform
North Wales-based Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has launched a new engagement and recognition platform for 17,000 employees, working across 38 hospitals, healthcare centres and offices.The new mobile platform, provided by StaffConnect, is being rolled out to staff using a phased approach. This began in January 2019, being introduced ...
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ArticleFinancial Conduct Authority consults on disclosing pension charge details to members
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on new rules requiring workplace pension governance bodies to disclose cost and charge information to members on an ongoing basis in order to be compliant with the Pensions Act 2014.The consultation, which will close on 28 May 2019, will set out ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Intangible assets are key to demonstrating return-on-investment
Employee Benefits Connect 2019: The way organisations measure return-on-investment (ROI) for employee benefits should take into consideration intangible assets, such as branding, employee goodwill, customer relationships, intellectual property and knowledge sharing, according to Alex Tullett (pictured), director of decision science and consulting at outsourcing and professional services firm Capita HR ...
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ArticlePoll: More than a third are not planning to report ethnicity pay gap data
Employee Benefits poll: More than a third (34%) of respondents are not planning to report their organisation’s ethnicity pay gap data.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 29 responses, also found that 31% of HR professionals are planning to report their business’ ethnicity pay gap data at some point ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 21-27 February 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 and 27 February 2019 were: New mother draws attention to the need for breastfeeding provisions at workAdmiral Group, EY and Halfords among Best Big Companies to Work for in 2019Spencer Group launches mental health first aiders and championsUK has average ...
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ArticleMondelez International seeks panel of part-time chocolate tasters
Something for the weekend: Confectionery and biscuit manufacturer Mondelez International is searching for 12 part-time chocolate tasters, and successful candidates will be able to taste and give feedback on an array of chocolate goodies and sweet treats.The international organisation, which owns popular brands such as Cadbury, Milka, Prince and Oreo, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Schroders creates global strategy to tackle employee health
Employee Benefits Connect 2019: Multinational asset management organisation Schroders has launched a global wellbeing strategy in order to be more proactive in supporting employee health and wellbeing.Speaking at Employee Benefits Connect 2019 on Wednesday 27 February, as part of the recognition and motivation conference stream, Charlotte Frost (pictured), benefits and ...