All articles by Marianne – Page 3
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: IPG Mediabrands to launch financial wellbeing programme
EXCLUSIVE: IPG Mediabrands is to introduce a financial wellbeing programme for its 381 UK employees.The programme, provided by Nudge Global, will include online tools and information which staff can personalise to their individual financial needs, such as paying off student debt, getting on the housing ladder, having children and saving ...
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ArticleLandmark launches staff recognition and CSR portal
Landmark Information Group has launched a staff recognition and corporate social responsibility (CSR) portal for its 400 employees.The portal, Bee Hive, aims to recognise employees’ personal fundraising achievements as well as the wider CSR initiatives led by the business. It also provides details on the latest challenges, community programmes and ...
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ArticleGain insight into the future of master trusts at Employee Benefits Connect
Delegates who attend Employee Benefits Connect 2016 will have the opportunity to gain insight into the future of master trusts in defined contribution (DC) pension provision in a conference session hosted by Willis Towers Watson.During the session, Fiona Matthews managing director of Life Sight at Willis Towers Watson and Richard ...
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ArticlePuppies help de-stress Australian workplaces
Something for the weekend…Workplaces in Australia are being helped to de-stress and become more productive with the help of some furry friends.On 25 February, Uber teamed up with Purina’s Pets At Work initiative and local animal shelters in eight Australian cities to offer employees the opportunity to cuddle a puppy ...
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ArticleKP Snacks to re-launch bikes-for-work scheme
KP Snacks is to re-launch its bikes-for-work scheme in April 2016.The food manufacturer is re-launching the benefit with the aim of boosting take up among its 1,800 employees.The scheme, provided by Cycle Solutions, was first introduced in July 2015.Some 6% of KP Snack's employees have taken up the benefit since ...
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Article55% take an active interest in their pension savings
More than half (55%) of respondents take an active and regular interest in their pension savings, according to research by chartered accountant and business adviser Price Bailey.Its Workplace pensions: the members’ perspective report, which surveyed 2,017 pension scheme members, also found that 42% of respondents do not know whether they ...
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ArticleGlobal reward in numbers
A round-up of some of the latest facts and figures relating to global reward:76% of expatriate respondents based in Qatar have a higher level of disposable income since moving there (Source: HSBC) 40% of Domestic and General’s 2,500 global staff in the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Italy took ...
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ArticleMeet key suppliers to develop a future-proof strategy at Employee Benefits Connect
Lemonade Reward, Make Your Switch, Wealth at Work and Wealth Wizards, are among the exhibitors at Employee Benefits Connect 2016, which will take place on 9 March 2016.Other exhibitors include financial wellbeing firm Neyber, employee benefits consultancy Willis Towers Watson, and many more.The event, held at the Lancaster Hotel London, ...
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Article70% are against changing the current pensions tax relief system
More than two-thirds (70%) of employer respondents do not think that the current pension tax relief system should change, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown.Its survey of employers also found that 41% of respondents are considering new reward strategies for their highest earners.The research also found:76% of respondents believe that ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Countrywide introduces discount scheme for staff
EXCLUSIVE: Countrywide has introduced a new employee discount scheme for its 12,000 members of staff, as well as their close family members.Its Under One Roof initiative offers employees a range of discounts on property services that Countrywide offers to its customers, including estate agency fees, surveys, conveyance, mortgage advice and ...
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AnalysisWhere does responsibility lie for choosing the level of cover in death-in-service benefits?
Need to know:Death-in-service benefits should be offered to all employees with a minimum level of cover.Offering life assurance on a flexible basis places responsibility for selecting the level of cover on the employee.Employers need to educate employees about life assurance to boost understanding.Death-in-service benefits, in particular life assurance, are a ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to bikes-for-work schemes 2016
The facts: What are bikes-for-work schemes?Bikes-for-work schemes are tax-exempt arrangements that encourage employees to cycle to work to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier lifestyles. The scheme enables employers to fund bikes and safety equipment, and loan these to employees.Where can employers find more information?Additional information can be found on ...
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ArticleBritish Gas case ruling confirms that commission must be included in holiday pay calculations
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has determined that commission payments must be included in calculations for employees' annual leave and holiday pay.In the case of Lock vs British Gas Trading Limited and others, the EAT confirmed that the working time regulations can be interpreted in line with the working time ...
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Article47% do not have access to support for eating disorders in the workplace
Almost half (47%) of respondents do not have access to workplace support mechanisms for eating disorders, according to research by eating disorder charity Beat.Its survey of 653 people with experience of an eating disorder also found that 40% of respondents say their employers’ impact on their recovery from an eating ...
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ArticleEY links global recognition programme to corporate values
EY has awarded its employees $1m through its global recognition programme, which connects its corporate values with the celebration of its workforce’s efforts and achievements.Its global employee recognition programme, Better Begins With You, recognises employees who have found innovative and impactful ways of fulfilling the organisation’s aim of building a ...
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ArticleFidler moves to Co-operative Bank
Lesley Fidler has moved to the Co-operative Bank to take up the role of employment and operational taxes manager.Prior to this, she held a number of positions at RSM (formerly Baker Tilly), including associate director, tax director, and tax director, employer consulting.Fidler also previously worked at KPMG Tax Advisers, as ...
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ArticleKelly Mitchell is now at Sage
Kelly Mitchell has moved to computer software firm Sage as senior reward specialist UK and Ireland.She previously worked at Home Group, where she was head of reward and people services between April and December 2015, reward and shared services manager between September 2014 and April 2015, and HR business partner, ...
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ArticleJacky Simmonds joins EasyJet
Budget airline EasyJet has appointed Jacky Simmonds group people director.She is also currently a non-executive director of Wolseley where she is chair of the remuneration committee.Simmonds previously worked at package holiday firm First Choice as human resources director and at Tui Group as its group human resources director.
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ArticleDavid Lloyd Leisure hires Jarvis
Lucy Jarvis has been appointed reward and HR policy manager at David Lloyd Leisure. She joins from Tesco, where she was UK benefits manager.In her new role, Jarvis is responsible for the reward and benefits for all David Lloyd staff, managing the annual bonus and salary review cycle, as well ...
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ArticleBayliss moves up at Boots UK
Mandy Bayliss has been promoted to senior reward and policy manager at Boots UK.Bayliss first joined Boots in 1989 and has gained experience across a range of roles at the organisation, including reward delivery manager, recruitment HR shared services manager and senior reward manager.