All articles by Marianne – Page 10
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ArticleLisa Day moves to Deckers Brands
Lisa Day has moved to fashion retailer Deckers Brands as total rewards manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Day was previously global reward manager at market research firm TNS, reward and human resource information systems (HRIS) analyst at the De Beers Group of Companies, and pay and HR analytics officer ...
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AnalysisFive predictions for employee benefits in 2016
Need to know:April 2015’s pension freedoms have formed a gap in the market for bespoke pensions.Increasing pressure to publish pay data may lead to more employers doing so voluntarily.Technology and staff-driven benefits are likely to increase in popularity.Through 2016 and beyond, employee benefits will evolve as staff wants and needs ...
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ArticleUS court rules on back pay case for unpaid breaks
A US Court has ruled that publishing firm American Future Systems, which operates as Progressive Business Publications, is liable to pay staff back wages for unpaid rest breaks.The employees, who worked in telemarketing roles, claim that their pay was docked for virtually all time not spent making sales calls, which ...
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ArticleWolseley UK introduces car salary sacrifice scheme
Heating, plumbing and building materials organisation Wolseley UK has introduced a car salary sacrifice scheme for all of its 6,500 employees.The scheme, provided by Zenith, was launched in November 2015 and the first car was delivered in early December.To date, 29 orders have been placed by Wolseley UK employees, three ...
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ArticleLeeds and Sheffield experience biggest UK pay growth
Leeds, Sheffield and Bristol experienced the largest salary growth among UK cities in 2015 compared to 2014, according to research by job vacancy website CV Library.Its study, which is based on salary data for job advertisements on its website, found that the average annual salary rose by 5% in Leeds ...
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ArticleNational Express gains living wage accreditation
National Express has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The Birmingham-based organisation has committed to pay all UK employees the living wage rate of £8.25 an hour, ensuring the same wage rate for all agency and contracted staff.The move will benefit around 350 employees.The living ...
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Article27% feel appreciated through workplace reward and recognition
Just over a quarter (27%) of respondents feel most appreciated as a result of reward and recognition in the workplace, according to research by office design firm Peldon Rose.Its survey, based on responses from 871 London office workers, also found that over half (56%) of respondents feel they are only ...
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Article85% would opt for a pay rise or bonus over workplace perks
More than two-fifths (85%) of respondents would rather receive a pay rise or bonus instead of workplace perks, according to research by job vacancy website CV Library.Its survey of 2,439 employees also found that 24% of respondents receive workplace perks from their employer, of which 24% would rather have the ...
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ArticleThe benefits of lego building, beer smelling and train pushing
Something for the weekend… From becoming a master lego builder to taking on the role of beer smeller, there are numerous unusual vacancies emerging onto the 2016 job market.Jobs such as the aforementioned could also mean a hefty pay rise for some employees, with roles such as a placenta chef ...
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ArticleStay ahead of the curve with Employee Benefits Connect 2016
Employee Benefits Connect 2016, which takes place at Lancaster London on 9 March 2016, will give attendees the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve by hearing the latest thinking on the future of reward.During the annual event, HR, reward and benefits professionals will have the chance to share ideas ...
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ArticleUnite Students launches voluntary benefits programme
Student accommodation provider Unite Students has introduced a voluntary benefits programme for its 1,237 members of staff.The scheme, provided by Perkbox, gives employees access to more than 100 practical and recreational benefits and perks, such as retail discounts and savings on items including gym memberships, cinema tickets, groceries and travel.Staff ...
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ArticleFTSE 350 defined benefit pension asset values fall by £6bn
The defined benefit (DB) pension asset values of FTSE 350 organisations fell by £6bn between 30 November 2015 and 31 December 2015 from £646bn to £640bn, according to a study from Mercer.Its Pensions risk survey also found that liability values in the FTSE 350 were £704bn in December 2015 compared ...
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ArticleTowers Watson and Willis complete merger
Willis and Towers Watson have officially merged to create Willis Towers Watson.The two organisations first announced that they had signed a definitive merger agreement in June 2015.The newly created global advisory, broking and solutions provider has over 39,000 employees in more than 120 countries.John Haley, chief executive officer of Willis ...
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ArticleJudge rules on motions in FedEx same-sex spouse pension case
A US District Court Judge has allowed a pension benefits claim brought by the same-sex widow of a FedEx employee to proceed while dismissing two other claims by the plaintiff.The plaintiff, Stacey Schuett, was in a committed relationship with Lesly Taboada-Hall for 27 years. They married in a civil ceremony ...
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ArticleJunior doctors to strike in continued contract dispute
Junior doctors in England are to take industrial action next week in a continued dispute around the terms of their new contract.In November 98% of junior doctors balloted by the British Medical Association (BMA) voted for industrial action, including strikes, in response to changes to the contract, particularly around pay ...
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ArticleAlcatel-Lucent agrees £300 million pension buy-in
Global telecommunications equipment organisation Alcatel-Lucent has agreed a £300 million pensioner liabilities buy-in with Aviva for its UK defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.The transaction is part of the organisation’s long-term de-risking objective. Alcatel-Lucent’s pension scheme has liabilities of around £1 billion.The organisation's pension trustees were advised by Aon Hewitt, which ...
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Article39% would like access to a cancer nurse helpline
Around two-fifths (39%) of respondents would like access to a 24/7 cancer nurse helpline, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its survey of 1,000 managers also found that 42% of respondents would like their employees to have access to medical appointments that fit around their work commitments.The research also found:Around ...
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AnalysisWill there ever be a solution to the gender pay gap?
Need to know:Eradicating gender stereotypes could help to bridge the pay gap.Pay audits must include additional remuneration.Efforts to close the pay gap should be supported by workplace cultures that embrace and facilitate diversity.The inconsistency in remuneration between male and female workers compelled the government to pass the Equal Pay Act ...
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OpinionSally Brett: Build on the basics to bridge the gap
In July 2015, David Cameron pledged to end the gender pay gap in one generation by forcing large organisations to publish information about the difference between the average earnings of male and female workers.The TUC (Trades Union Congress) wants the government to go further in its legislation, but there is ...
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Case StudiesThoughtWorks reduces gender stereotypes and pay gap
Global software consultancy firm ThoughtWorks connects its internal values with the attraction and retention of female talent. Its three key values are: being a sustainable business; championing software excellence; social and economic justice.ThoughtWorks makes its decisions as an organisation based on these values, as well as attracting women to its ...