All articles by kscott – Page 83

  • Gender-pay
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    Median gender pay gap fell to 9.1% in 2017

    2018-01-18T11:24:50Z

    The median gender pay gap for full-time employees in the UK stood at 9.1% in 2017, according to analysis by The Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its Understanding the gender pay gap in the UK report, which uses data from its Annual survey of hours and earnings (ASHE) report published in ...

  • concrete
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    Byrne Bros to pay £250,000 in holiday pay relating to voluntary overtime

    2018-01-18T10:58:13Z

    Byrne Bros is to pay more than 150 construction workers a total of approximately £250,000 in unpaid holiday pay.Employees at London-based projects Westfield in White City, The International Quarter in Stratford and 100 Bishopsgate issued a collective grievance, backed by trade union Unite, to secure payments of between £400 and ...

  • healthcare
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    29% go in to work when suffering from a mental health condition

    2018-01-17T10:36:16Z

    More than a fifth (29%) of respondents go in to work when they are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression, according to research by Bupa.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 26% of respondents attend work when they are ill because they worry about the burden of their ...

  • Nebraska
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    Nebraska introduces maternity leave donation programme

    2018-01-17T10:28:16Z

    The State of Nebraska has introduced a new maternity leave donation programme to enable state employees to donate paid holiday days to colleagues taking family medical leave.The new maternity leave donation programme, effective from 8 January 2018, is applicable for new or expectant mothers, and is designed to help state ...

  • Guy-Moreve flexible working
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    46% have access to flexible-working arrangements

    2018-01-17T09:26:12Z

    Under half (46%) of respondents have access to flexible-working arrangements, according to research by Paymentsense.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees found that 73% of respondents feel they have a good work-life balance.The research also found:59% of respondents believe that their working lives impact on tasks such as booking a doctor’s ...

  • ITV
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    ITV employees accept a 2.75% pay rise

    2018-01-16T11:37:22Z

    Employees who work at broadcasting organisation ITV and who are members of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU) have voted to accept a 2.75% pay increase, effective from 1 January 2018.The pay offer will apply to all employees working at grades below management level, in roles that cover ...

  • lendlease
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    Lendlease UK reports a 19.2% gender pay gap

    2018-01-16T11:19:30Z

    Construction organisation Lendlease UK has reported a 19.2% mean gender pay gap, excluding non-executive directors, for fixed hourly pay as at 5 April 2017.The organisation has reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations and ahead of the private sector submission deadline ...

  • Citi
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    Citi reports gender and minority pay gaps of 1%

    2018-01-16T10:27:27Z

    Global banking organisation Citi has reported a 1% gender pay gap and a 1% minority pay gap for its employees in Germany, the UK and the US.Its pay analysis, conducted this year, compared the pay of male employees to female employees, and US minority groups to non-minority groups, accounting for ...

  • Jitesh Patel
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    42% believe winter has negative impact on mental wellbeing

    2018-01-15T11:59:25Z

    More than two-fifths (42%) of respondents believe that winter has a negative effect on their mental wellbeing, according to research by Peldon Rose.Its survey of 500 UK office-based employees also found that 45% of respondents feel that winter adversely affects their motivation, while 34% think the colder weather impacts their ...

  • Rugby
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    Rugby Australia equalises pay under new collective bargaining agreement

    2018-01-15T11:37:39Z

    Rugby Australia, the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) and Australia’s four Super Rugby teams have introduced a collective bargaining agreement that will equalise pay between male and female athletes.The new agreement, which is effective until 2020, ensures that entry-level, full-time minimum salaries for professional male and female Super Rugby and ...

  • Snow-Software
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    EXCLUSIVE: Snow Software holds ski trip for 650 global staff

    2018-01-15T11:18:29Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Technology organisation Snow Software has taken 650 of its global employees to Engelberg, Switzerland to celebrate achieving its annual sales target, as well as to support its employee engagement and teambuilding strategies.The employer-funded ski trip is taking place between Saturday 13 January and Tuesday 16 January 2018, with 650 ...

  • Kirsten Burtoft
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    Burtoft takes on benefits at AMC Networks International UK

    2018-01-12T12:41:00Z

    Television organisation AMC Networks International UK has hired Kirsten Burtoft as interim compensation and benefits manager.Burtoft has 12 years of specific reward experience, as well as four years of generalist HR experience.Previously, Burtoft worked as global benefits manager at Comcast, reward manager at NBC Universal, senior reward advisor, also at ...

  • Marie-Noelle-Gagnon
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    Uni-Select hires Gagnon

    2018-01-12T12:19:34Z

    Automotive distribution organisation Uni-Select has hired Marie-Noelle Gagnon as vice president, human resources.Previously, Canada-based Gagnon held numerous roles at pharmaceutical organisation Novartis, including oncology Canada HR head, head of compensation and benefits, oncology region, Europe and emerging growth markets, head of rewards, UK and Ireland, and total rewards and human ...

  • Article

    Chelsea Football Club takes on Matthews

    2018-01-12T12:05:43Z

    Sporting organisation Chelsea Football Club has appointed Sara Matthews as chief HR officer.Matthews has expertise in developing incentive programmes to drive commercial performance, achieving shareholder approval for executive pay and rewards, optimising talent acquisition, leading social responsibility policies and regulatory compliance, and providing HR thought leadership.Previously, Matthews held positions at ...

  • Vicki-Sanderson
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    MTC appoints Sanderson

    2018-01-12T12:04:25Z

    The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has appointed Vicki Sanderson as HR director.Sanderson, who is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), started in this newly-created position in January 2018, which includes a seat on MTC's board.Sanderson has previously held similar roles at aircraft modification and maintenance ...

  • Vince-Smith-Hughes
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    2018 retirees expect an average annual income of £19,900

    2018-01-12T11:36:39Z

    Employees planning to retire in 2018 are expected to receive an average annual income of £19,900, according to research by Prudential.Its Class of 2018 report, which surveyed 9,896 non-retired UK adults aged 45 or more, including 1,000 UK adults who plan to retire this year, also found that employees planning ...

  • WalmartUS
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    Walmart to increase pay and expand family-friendly benefits in US

    2018-01-12T11:09:38Z

    US-based retail organisation Walmart is to increase pay for employees paid on an hourly basis, as well as expand its family-friendly benefits offering to introduce a new adoption support benefit.The pay rise, which will be effective from the organisation’s 17 February 2018 pay cycle, will see all employees that are ...

  • Employee Benefits Awards 2018
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    Employee Benefits Awards 2018 entry deadline extended

    2018-01-12T10:13:29Z

    The Employee Benefits Awards 2018 entry deadline has been extended to Wednesday 31 January 2018.HR, benefits and reward professionals still have time to enter the annual Employee Benefits Awards, which celebrates best practice and innovation in the industry, as well as showcasing the benefits strategies that have impacted on and ...

  • Top-10-4-10-jan-2018
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    Top 10 most read stories: 4-10 January 2018

    2018-01-11T14:35:56Z

    The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 and 10 January 2018 were: McDonald's recommends pay increase for 115,000 UK staffNew York introduces paid family leave for all private sector employeesWunderman UK launches wellbeing programme for London staffEXCLUSIVE: 71% of US employers see wellbeing as a driver of workplace ...

  • Andy-Caldicott
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    People Value acquires Remus Rewards

    2018-01-11T11:20:05Z

    Motivation and employee engagement provider People Value has acquired UK-based reward and loyalty organisation Remus Rewards.Remus Rewards, which was founded in 2011, is a UK provider of programmes and technology designed to enhance employee or employer value proposition, improve performance, and increase employee loyalty. The employee reward and loyalty organisation ...