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ArticleNorthern Gas and Power and Skyscanner among 2018’s best employers for work-life balance
Utilities organisation Northern Gas and Power, travel website Skyscanner (pictured) and employment agency Goodman Masson are among the organisations featured on the Highest Rated Companies for Work-Life Balance 2018 list, compiled by recruitment organisation Glassdoor.The list ranks UK organisations based on their overall work-life balance rating, which is awarded online, ...
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Article55% of employers have increased salaries to improve staff retention
More than half (55%) of employers who are experiencing difficulties in retaining employees over the past 12 months have increased staff salaries, according to research by The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Adecco Group.The Labour Market Outlook report, which surveyed 2,001 employers, also found that 30% ...
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ArticleNew Zealand primary school teachers and principals strike in dispute over pay
Primary school teachers and principals who are members of the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) trade union are undertaking strike action today (Wednesday 15 August) in a dispute over pay.The strike concerns negotiations that are currently taking place between NZEI and the New Zealand government around the Primary Teachers’ Collective ...
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ArticleTotal pay increased by 0.1% in real terms since June 2017
Total pay for employees in Great Britain, including bonuses, increased by 0.1% in real terms between April to June 2017 and April to June 2018, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market: August 2018 report also found that regular pay, excluding bonus payments, increased ...
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OpinionSimon DeMaid: Sleep-in carers not entitled to national minimum wage for time spent asleep
The Court of Appeal announced in July 2018 its ground-breaking decision in the case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake, overturning the Employment Appeal Tribunal's (EAT) decision and ruling that employees on sleep-in shifts are not entitled to be paid the national minimum wage for all of their shift, only ...
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ArticleMorgan Stanley launches near-site workplace nursery benefit for London and Glasgow staff
Investment banking organisation Morgan Stanley has introduced a near-site workplace nursery benefit for 5,000 employees based at Canary Wharf, London and 1,000 staff in Glasgow.The new family-friendly benefit, provided by Bright Horizons, was launched in August 2018 as part of a broader wellness strategy that aims to support Morgan Stanley’s ...
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ArticleTPR and FCA launch awareness campaign on pension scams
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have launched a joint awareness campaign to raise understanding of pension scams and the tactics employed by potential scammers.The ScamSmart awareness campaign, which launches today (Tuesday 14 August 2018), follows on from research conducted by the regulatory bodies in July ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Paralympian Marc Woods to discuss leadership at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: Paralympic gold medalist, BBC commentator and author Marc Woods (pictured) will discuss how employers can create environments that allow employees to understand they have a role to play in organisational success at Employee Benefits Live 2018.The keynote address, titled ‘Unleashing your inner HR superstar’, will conclude the two-day event’s ...
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Article£800m pensions buy-out completed for BHS defined benefit pension scheme
The BHS2 Pension Scheme, the defined benefit (DB) pension scheme of retailer BHS, has been subject to a full pension insurance buy-out, covering £800 million of pension liabilities for the scheme’s 9,000 members.The transaction, completed with the Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), was viable due to the scheme’s trustees and advisers ...
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AnalysisHow can employee share schemes support an employer’s financial wellbeing strategy?
Need to know:Employee share schemes, such as a share incentive plan (Sip) or a sharesave scheme, can help employees develop savings habits and financial confidence.Share schemes can educate staff around organisation shares and how investment works, which can align well with employers’ financial education provisions.Share plans can target employees’ medium ...
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Case StudiesJanus Henderson Investors offers share plans to aid financial wellbeing
Global asset management organisation Janus Henderson Investors has 2,000 employees, 800 of which are in the UK, and offers eight share scheme options. These include a share incentive plan (Sip), a company share option plan (Csop), a sharesave scheme, a restricted share plan, a long-term incentive plan, a deferred equity ...
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ArticleNike to face lawsuit around pay inequity at US head office
Footwear and sports apparel organisation Nike is to face a federal class action lawsuit for pay inequity and gender discrimination.The complaint, which was filed on 9 August 2018, alleges that Nike’s organisational culture at its Oregon-based head office devalues and demeans female employees. The legal action argues that Nike perpetuates ...
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ArticleThe Santander Group extends physical activity benefit to 200,000 global employees
Banking organisation The Santander Group has extended its wellness programme to offer more than 200,000 global employees access to a physical activity benefit.The Santander Group has expanded its partnership with corporate wellbeing provider Gympass to offer all of its global employees access to more than 35,000 gyms, studios and health ...
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ArticleCambridge Design Partnership launches employee ownership trust
Technology consultancy organisation Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) has launched an employee ownership trust.The Cambridge-based organisation, which employs 120 scientists across the UK and California, has transferred its equity into an employee ownership trust. This was in part financed by a loan from Barclays, which was completed last week.CDP decided to ...
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Article67% feel employers could do more to encourage active commuting
More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents believe that employers can make allowances to help encourage employees to have a more active commute, according to research by social enterprise organisation Free2cycle.The survey of 2,000 UK individuals highlighted initiatives such as introducing flexible start times, providing access to changing facilities and offering ...
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ArticleBournemouth University sees 40% of staff sign up for wellbeing and sustainability programme
Bournemouth University has seen 40% of its 2,000 employees sign up and participate in its employee wellbeing and sustainability programme.The initiative, provided by Green Rewards, was rolled out to all employees in January 2018 on completion of a six-month pilot period in 2017.The programme provides bespoke activities aligned to the ...
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ArticleRyanair pilots in Germany strike in dispute over collective wage agreement
Pilots based in Germany who work for airline Ryanair and are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) trade union are on strike today (Friday 10 August 2018) in a dispute over the creation of a collective wage agreement and a general agreement around terms and conditions, including working schedules.The 24-hour ...
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ArticleChessington World of Adventures seeks Father Christmas for part-time role
Something for the weekend: Although the summer holidays are still in full swing for many individuals, some organisations are getting a head start on preparing its workforce for the snow-encrusted festive season. For example, theme park Chessington World of Adventures is advertising for a part-time Father Christmas to work at ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 2-8 August 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 and 8 August 2018 were: Ford uses body tracking technology to create personalised workstations for employeesCommittee recommends organisations with 50 employees report gender pay gapFerrero Group branch offers paid training course to facilitate chocolate taste testingEXCLUSIVE: Samsung extends financial education ...
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ArticleCivil service trade unions launch legal action over implementation of new pay cap
Three trade unions representing more than 200,000 civil servants have jointly launched legal action in a dispute over the government’s implementation of a 1.5% pay cap for civil service employees.The FDA, Prospect and the Public and Commercial Services Union (PSC) began proceedings yesterday (Wednesday 8 August 2018) to gain a ...