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FIS promotes Mistry
Information technology and services organisation FIS has promoted Hema Mistry to benefits specialist, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Over the course of her career, Mistry has held numerous positions at FIS. This includes benefits analyst, HR co-ordinator, and HR administrator.Previously, Mistry has also worked as account co-ordinator at engineering business ...
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OpinionEmma Davidson: Corporate social responsibility initiatives can have wider organisational impacts
In the past, corporate social responsibility (CSR) was considered a back-office activity which did not impact employees’ on a day-to-day basis. However research from the Harvard Business Review, published in 2016, indicates that CSR is becoming increasingly important for building and maintaining a loyal and engaged workforce.So how can employers ...
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ArticlePrivate sector employees in the UK predicted to receive 0.2% real pay increase
UK employees working in the private sector are expected to receive a real salary increase of 0.2% in 2018, according to research by ECA International.Its Salary trends report, which analyses current and projected salary increases for local employees across 71 countries, also found that a 0.2% real salary increase in ...
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ArticleCardiff Airport commits to pay living wage by 2020
Cardiff Airport has committed to paying its employees the voluntary living wage rate of £8.75 an hour by 2020.The airport organisation is currently working towards being in a position to gain The Living Wage Foundation’s accreditation for paying all of its permanent employees and third-party contractors the UK living wage ...
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Article96% of employers feel responsible for improving employee health behaviours
The majority (96%) of employer respondents agree or strongly agree that they are responsible for improving employee health behaviours, according to research by Aon Employee Benefits.Its UK health survey: September 2017, which surveyed 200 UK employers, also found that 77% of respondents are looking to improve on their existing health ...
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OpinionJennifer Millins: A dry run of gender pay gap metrics can help flag up vulnerabilities
Larger employers have until 4 April 2018 to disclose their gender pay gaps.Many businesses are still gathering data. Ascertaining which staff are in-scope, and calculating weekly working hours and hourly rates of pay can be challenging, particularly when long-term absences and atypical working arrangements arise. Bonuses, share plans and flexible ...
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Article31% of employers predict a basic pay increase of between 2% and 2.99%
Under a third (31%) of employer respondents anticipate a basic pay increase of between 2% and 2.99% in the next 12 months, according to research by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Adecco Group.Its Labour market outlook: Autumn 2017 report, which surveyed 2,007 senior HR professionals, ...
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ArticleAmazon investigates delivery drivers paid below minimum wage
Online retail organisation Amazon is investigating allegations that drivers working for an independent delivery business that provides some of Amazon’s delivery services are being paid less than the national minimum wage.A report from media organisation The Telegraph has alleged that some drivers working for SEP Logistics to deliver Prime Now ...
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ArticleStotts Tours Oldham guilty of pensions auto-enrolment non-compliance
Bus services organisation Stotts Tours Oldham and its managing director have been found guilty of failing to automatically enrol 36 employees into a workplace pension.The Greater Manchester-based organisation and its managing director Alan Stott pleaded guilty to eight counts each of wilful failure to comply with automatic-enrolment duties under the ...
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ArticleIneos Automotive hires Robertson
Ineos Automotive has hired Mornie Robertson as its HR director.Robertson, who has almost 20 years of HR experience, has expertise across the automotive, retail and technology sectors, and she has also worked in both European and Asian markets.Previously, Robertson worked at Tesla Motors, where she held a number of roles ...
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ArticleFTSE 350 defined benefit pension deficit falls to £67bn
The accounting deficit for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest organisations decreased from £68 billion at the end of September 2017 to £67 billion on 31 October 2017, according to research by Mercer.Its Pensions risk survey, which is based on projections and analysis of FTSE 350 ...
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ArticleTribunal rejects Uber appeal in employment-status case
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the ruling against taxi organisation Uber, stating that its drivers are employed as workers and are entitled to employment rights such as the national minimum wage and holiday pay.In the case of Aslam and Farra v Uber, the drivers contended that they were ...
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Article49% of employers have no reward or recognition programme in place
Under half (49%) of employer respondents do not have a formal reward or recognition programme in place, according to research by Perkbox.Its survey of 1,600 UK employers also found that 49% of respondents do not offer their employees the option to work from home.The research also found:52% of respondents state ...
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ArticleBroadstone Group acquires Mitchell Consulting and 2020 Trustees
Employee benefits and pensions consultancy organisation Broadstone Group has acquired Manchester-based independent actuarial consulting business Mitchell Consulting, and independent trustee organisation 2020 Trustees.The acquisitions have increased Broadstone Group’s employee headcount to 170 staff in total, and has also expanded its regional UK network to reach across five locations. This includes ...
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Article32% of employers communicate about benefits at least once a month
Under a third (32%) of employer respondents communicate to their staff about employee benefits at least once a month, according to research by Ellipse.Its survey of 1,150 UK employees and 1,001 UK employers also found that only 7% of employer respondents do not communicate with their staff at all about ...
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ArticleAnderson County District Attorney General’s office hires emotional support dog
Image credit: Jake the DA Dog, FacebookSomething for the weekend: Helping employees with their career progression or to train in new skills is a useful tool employers can utilise to keep talent within their organisation. However, sometimes it is more about providing the right environment for an employee to flourish, ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 2-8 November 2017
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 and 8 November 2017 were: Deliveroo to face legal action over holiday pay and minimum wageAsda adds evouchers to recognition schemeLiving wage rate increases by up to 4.6%35% of employers implement financial support as a global wellbeing initiativeMichael Jackson is ...
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Article51% of women feel financially unprepared for retirement
More than half (51%) of female employee respondents feel financially unprepared for their retirement, compared to 35% of male respondents, according to research by Close Brothers Asset Management and the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).Its The lifetime savings challenge report 2017, which surveyed 1,000 employers with 200 or employees ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group and McDonald’s among 2017’s top employers for gender diversity
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Lloyds Banking Group and McDonald’s are among the organisations recognised at 2017’s Top Employers Awards, hosted by Workingmums.co.uk.The awards, now in its eighth year, celebrates organisations that are leading innovation and best practice in gender diversity and flexible working.The winners were announced ...
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ArticleAllianz Global Corporate and Speciality UK to introduce benefits for parents and carers
Corporate and speciality insurance organisation Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality UK (AGCS) is to launch an online portal and back-up care benefit designed to help any of its its 400 UK-based employees who are parents or carers.The new benefits, which will be provided by My Family Care, will be launched ...