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ArticleAT&T agrees to pay $173,000 in back wages after equal pay disparity
Telecommunications organisation AT&T has agreed to pay $173,000 (£129,000) and provide other non-cash relief to address pay disparities between male and female employees in California and Nevada with the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).During a routine compliance review, the OFCPP found that, as at ...
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ArticleToyota Motor Manufacturing UK reports -7.4% mean gender pay gap
Automobile organisation Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has reported a mean gender pay gap of -7.4% for average hourly pay as at April 2019, unchanged from the previous year.The organisation, which currently has more than 1,000 employees, reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap ...
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ArticleSafer Sphere introduces employee benefit trust
National construction organisation and safety specialist Safer Sphere has given its employees part-ownership of the business through an employee benefit trust (EBT).Following the transition, 49% of Safer Sphere's shares will be held in the EBT, to give employees the opportunity to control shares in the business. The organisation made the ...
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Article42% have seen staff leave due to lack of mental health support
Just under half (42%) of employers have experienced an employee leaving their organisation because they felt their mental wellbeing was not being cared for, according to research by Benenden Health.Its survey of 1,008 UK non-furloughed employees, and 1,003 business owners and directors also found that a quarter (25%) of respondents ...
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ArticleB&M to close stores on 1 January to give staff a day of rest
Retail employer B&M has announced that it will close on 1 January to support over 28,000 of its employees by giving them more time to spend with their loved ones.The employer will close its 600 stores to give employees a day to rest and recover over the festive break. British ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 57% of organisations concerned about staff not having enough pension savings
More than half (57%) of respondents are concerned that the majority of employees do not have enough savings for a comfortable retirement, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits Pensions research 2020, which surveyed 94 pension strategy decision-makers, found that this issue has seen a slight decline of three ...
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ArticleWalmart to reward 1.5 million employees with recognition bonus
US supermarket chain Walmart is to reward its 1.5 million hourly-paid employees with a special bonus to recognise them for their efforts during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Full-time employees at Walmart and Sam's Club will receive $300 (£242) and part-time and temporary employees will be given $150 (£121). The bonus, which ...
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ArticleNationwide Building Society reports 28.3% mean gender and 16.2% ethnicity pay gaps
Nationwide Building Society has reported a 28.3% mean gender pay gap among over 17,000 employees, as at April 2020. It has also voluntarily chosen to report its ethnicity pay gap data, finding a 16.2% mean difference.Due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, gender pay gap reporting regulations have been suspended for ...
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ArticleMitie, Bupa and E.On recognised among UK's most inclusive employers
Mitie (pictured), Bupa and E.On are among the organisations that have been recognised in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2020/21 list, compiled by Inclusive Companies.The league table of the most inclusive employers in the UK recognises organisations that have adopted best practices in creating an inclusive workplace for all ...
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ArticleClaremont launches employee ownership trust
Image credit: ClaremontInterior design organisation Claremont has given its employees part-ownership of the business through an employee ownership trust (EOT).Following the transition, 50.1% of Claremont's shares will be held in the EOT, to give employees with more than a year's service the opportunity to control shares in the business. The ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 16% of employees reduced pension contribution levels due to Covid-19
One-sixth (16%) of employees reduced their pension contribution levels, while 7% stopped their contributions altogether as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits Pensions research 2020, which surveyed 94 pension strategy decision-makers, also found that a further 15% chose to come out ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories between 26 November - 2 December 2020
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 November – 2 December 2020 were: Benefex acquires Capita’s employee benefits businessSir Robert McAlpine builds on its future-proofed reward strategy with a family focusAmazon to reward front-line employees with global recognition bonusOsborne Clarke to begin reimbursing staff for Covid-19 pay cutsWhat ...
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ArticleThe Royal Household looks to recruit experienced personal assistant
Something for the weekend: Experienced personal assistants (PA) across the land are being given the opportunity to work at Buckingham Palace, as PA to the Royal Household. Her Majesty the Queen and The Royal Household are on the hunt for a talented personal assistant on a two-year fixed-term contract to ...
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ArticleUK private sector pay predicted to increase by 2.4% in 2021
UK employees in the private sector are set to receive an average pay rise of 2.4% in 2021, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its Salary budget planning report, which surveyed 18,000 employers across 130 countries, found that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has forced organisations to revise plans for pay ...
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ArticleZurich UK reports mean disability pay gap of 17.6%
Insurer Zurich UK has reported a mean disability pay gap of 17.6% for hourly pay as at April 2020.The organisation published its disability pay gap figures for the first time based on the 65% of employees that voluntarily disclosed this information. There is no legal obligation to publish these figures, ...
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ArticleYodel agrees 4.75% pay increase for 3,300 employees
UK parcel carrier Yodel has agreed a two-year pay deal for its 3,300 employees.The deal, which follows negotiations with trade unions GMB and Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) will see Yodel employees receive a 4.75% pay increase.Members of the GMB union had previously rejected an initial pay ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis, Siemens and The British Army recognised as best employers in the UK
John Lewis, (pictured) Siemans and The British Army are among the best employers in the UK, according to research by Totaljobs.Its Best Employers in the UK – 2020 list is based on over 800,000 data points collected over the past three years in the UK. Measures that the organisation used ...
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OpinionKerry Shiels: An effective pensions communications strategy needs a winning formula
Trying to talk about pensions to 65,000 employees proves to be a difficult task. Some have different levels of knowledge and understanding, across different age profiles, and all have different work modes; be that at home, in the office, at contact centres, in shops or in the field. It is ...
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AnalysisWhat makes an effective pensions communications strategy?
Need to know:An effective pensions communications strategy is crucial to ensure that all employees are engaged with their retirement savings.Design, branding and language are all important factors to consider when creating a communications strategy.New technology has given employers the opportunity to offer a personalised experience through tailored messaging.Pensions communication can ...