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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 and 8 June 2016: US organisation pays for employee’s wedding.University of Lincoln wins Employee Benefits Awards 2016 Grand Prix.Australia to increase national minimum wage to $17.70 an hour.52% never leave the office at lunchtime.The Pensions Regulator should consider British Home ...
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Article73% believe UK staff are likely to call in sick following UEFA Euro 2016 matches
Something for the weekend: Almost three-quarters (73%) of UK employer respondents think it is likely staff will call in sick or make an excuse to miss work the day after a UEFA European Championship game, according to research by Robert Half.Its survey of 1,600 HR directors also found that 79% ...
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ArticleStandard Life holds awareness event in support of working carers
Standard Life is marking Carers Week (6-12 June) with an event in support of working carers at its Edinburgh-based headquarters.The event has been organised by the organisation’s carers network in partnership with local charity Voice of Carers Across Lothian (Vocal) and will run throughout the day on 9 June.It will ...
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ArticleUCAS to open workplace nursery
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is to open a workplace nursery at its Cheltenham-based headquarters.The on-site nursery, which will be run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, will provide day care and pre-school education for children between the ages of three months and five years.In addition to providing childcare ...
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ArticleAnglian Water launches reward and recognition platform
Anglian Water has launched a reward and recognition platform for its 4,500 UK employees.The platform, provided by Xexec, aims to enhance employee motivation and enable Anglian Water to give something back to staff.The platform, Going the extra mile (Gem), replaces a previous paper-based offering.The new reward and recognition programme allows ...
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Article86% go into work with an infectious illness
More than eight in 10 (86%) respondents will go into the workplace with an infectious illness, according to research by GP video consultation service Pushdoctor.co.uk.Its survey of 1,014 UK employees also found that 88% of respondents feel uncomfortable phoning in sick when ill.The research also found:Almost a quarter (24%) of ...
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OpinionNina Goad: Sun awareness education is first step to preventing excessive UV exposure
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK. Each year there are 250,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 13,000 new cases of melanoma skin cancer within the UK, and these statistics are rising.UV radiation, as found in sunlight and sunbeds, is a well-known cause ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits shortlisted for Pensions/Benefits Publication of the Year
Employee Benefits has been shortlisted in the Pensions/Benefits Publication of the Year category at the Willis Towers Watson Media Awards.The winner of this category is decided by public vote among readers in the HR and benefits industry. We would be delighted to receive your vote to help us retain the ...
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ArticleEmployees saved £156 a month into sharesave schemes in 2015
Employees made average savings contributions of £156.23 a month into sharesave (SAYE) plans in 2015, according to research by employee share ownership membership organisation Proshare.Data from its annual Share incentive plan (Sip) and sharesave (SAYE) survey, which is based on data from share plan administrators in the UK which are ...
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Article56% plan to review their company car policy
More than half (56%) of employer respondents plan to review their company car policy in the next year, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its 2016 Company car benefits survey, which surveyed 1,187 UK organisations, also found that 51% of respondents that offer company cars enable staff to opt for ...
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ArticleUniversity of Lincoln wins Employee Benefits Awards 2016 Grand Prix
The University of Lincoln took home the Grand Prix at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.The organisation was applauded for its trailblazing approach to financial wellbeing and its efforts to support staff and student employees through a programme described as groundbreaking.The University of Lincoln (pictured) also won the award for Best ...
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Article59% view gender pay reporting as key employment law issue facing employers
More than half (59%) of employer respondents view gender pay reporting as the most important employment legal services issue they will face over the next five years, according to research by law firm Lewis Silkin and Winmark.Its The future of employment legal service report, which surveyed 68 senior HR and ...
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Article13% offer line manager training to support working carers
Just 13% of employer respondents offer line manager training to support working carers, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Westfield Health.The research, which is based on a survey of 554 senior HR professionals and focus groups with working carers, also found that around ...
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ArticleGalvin is at Glassdoor
Carmel Galvin has joined Glassdoor as chief human resources officer.Galvin has some 25 years’ experience in international HR, including positions at Deloitte and Advent Software.In her new role, Galvin will be responsible for developing Glassdoor’s people strategy and infrastructure.
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ArticleDicker joins the Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust has appointed Martyn Dicker as HR director.Dicker’s previous roles include HR director at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, director of HR and organisational development at Fairtrade Foundation, as well as senior HR roles at British Red Cross.He is also a member of the Engage for Success Taskforce.
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ArticleMcCahill moves to BGL Group
Toria McCahill has joined BGL Group as group reward director.McCahill was previously head or reward at Dentsu Aegis Network UK. Her experience spans a number of industries and global reward roles, including positions at CSR, Dixons Carphone and Samsung.
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ArticleReward Gateway appoints Hicks
Robert Hicks, previously head of HR (interim) at Reward Gateway, has been appointed group HR director on a permanent basis.Hicks will be responsible for internal communications, learning and development and HR operations across the firm’s global workforce.His previous experience includes HR director at Exponential-e and an interim HR role at ...
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ArticleTarmac appoints Spargo
Building materials and construction solutions organisation Tarmac has appointed Peter Spargo senior HR manager. In this role, he is the lead contact for the group’s Central and Wales regional HR team.Spargo was previously HR manager at Hope Construction Materials. His prior experience includes roles at GKN Aerospace and Data Systems ...
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ArticleTagg joins Breedon Aggregates
Steve Tagg has been appointed HR director at Breedon Aggregates. He will also have responsibility for overseeing group safety and play a role in the organisation’s upcoming acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.Tagg joins from Aggregate Industries, where he spent 21 years in a variety of senior HR roles, including organisation ...
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ArticleAustralia to increase national minimum wage to $17.70 an hour
Australia is to increase the national minimum wage to $672.70 a week (£342.910), or $17.70 an hour (£9).This will see the national minimum wage rise by $15.80 a week, the equivalent of 41 cents an hour.The 2.4% increase, which will come into effect from 1 July 2016, forms part of ...