All articles by Marianne – Page 42
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Case StudiesBecton Dickinson personalises financial education for staff
As part of the programme introduced in November 2014, the firm uses Nudge’s Global Quantum technology, which uses HR and benefits data to profile employees and pre-empt their individual financial needs.Employees are then sent a number of messages about how to save money or set and track financial targets. These ...
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AnalysisHow to support staff with musculoskeletal disorders
If you read nothing else, read this…Rapid diagnosis and treatment are ideal for tackling musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).Education about health should encourage staff to make healthier choices.Exercise can be an effective tool to improve employee health and prevent or treat MSDs.Healthcare strategies should focus on the needs of the workforce while ...
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ArticleEmma Codd: Is shared parental leave a good thing?
Any organisation that wants to attract and retain the best staff must recognise the significance of the legislation to its talent management strategy.Shared parental leave should build on a bigger commitment to workplace agility, recognising employees’ needs and ensuring they can work in a way that supports them in managing ...
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ArticleHSBC promotes Maria Strid
Strid’s previous roles at the bank were head of performance and reward UK, and deputy head of performance and reward.Before moving to HSBC, Strid spent six years at Santander UK, most recently as head of reward and international mobility, and five years at Arup as a reward specialist.
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ArticlePatricia Wall joins Parabis Law
She will develop reward structures, define a programme of reward improvements and build a reward philosophy that underpins the organisation’s reward strategy.Wall’s previous roles include interim reward manager at HJ Heinz, reward manager at British Gas Business, and a compensation and benefits consultant at Dentsply.
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ArticleNatalie Holt moves up at BAE Systems
She will work closely with the organisation’s HR director, reward to ensure high-quality, accurate and efficient reward services, will develop effective and positive relationships with the business, and manage, coach and develop her team.Holt’s previous roles include HR manager, group reward at BAE Systems, senior HR adviser at Raymarine and ...
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ArticleAmey appoints Ian Deninson
As part of the executive team, Deninson will lead and deliver the group’s HR strategy and play a role in driving the organisation’s growth targets, maintaining high levels of employee engagement and developing its talent management strategy. Previously, he has held senior UK and international HR director positions at organisations ...
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ArticleYvonne Stewart: Is shared parental leave a good thing?
We definitely see it as a positive thing.Dell has a longstanding culture of encouraging team members to optimise their work-life balance. We offer online training to help employees assess their current work-life balance, and overcome any internal and external obstacles to achieving a healthy balance.Our goal is to ensure that ...
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ArticleTeachers' starting salary £3,600 higher than UK average
The average teacher earns £3,600 more per year than the average UK worker in their starting salary, according to research by teacher recruitment firm Edu StaffIts study, which surveyed 1,000 public and private sector teachers, also found that average starting teaching salary stands at £24,783 compared to the UK average ...
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ArticleYorkshire Water to pay living wage
Yorkshire Water has been accredited as a living wage employer.The water supply and treatment utility organisation, together with its parent company Kelda Group, have committed to pay the UK living wage of £7.85 to employees, including third-party contractors, rather than the national minimum wage of £6.50 an hour.Richard Flint, chief ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Connect 2015 to share expert insights
The event, to be held at Lancaster London on 4 March 2015, offers the ideal opportunity for HR, benefits and global reward managers to gain valuable insights and updates on the latest industry innovations and to meet leading benefits providers.This highly popular one-day event focuses on enabling benefits professionals to ...
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ArticleAsons Solicitors introduces flu vaccinations for staff
Law firm Asons Solicitors has introduced workplace flu vaccinations for all staff. They were one of a range of new benefits and engagement tools introduced to the Greater Manchester-based organisation’s workforce, based on suggestions from its Think big idea-generating programme and charity and creative committees. These include: A ‘Monday Motivation’ ...
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ArticleFTSE 100 DB pension deficit declines
The total deficit in FTSE 100 pension scheme has declined by £14 billion to £66 billion in the last year, while liabilities have increased by £44 billion to £591 billion, according to research by JLT Employee Benefits (JLT).The research also found that the number of FTSE 100 organisations that incur ...
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ArticleThe desk staff can use in bed
Something for the weekend…Getting out of bed in the morning for work can be challenging at the best of times, but particularly on these dark, chilly winter mornings. Have you ever wished you could work not only from home, but also from the warmth of your own cosy bed?Thanks to ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk from 8-15 January 2015:1. Tesco closes DB pension and introduces new flex package2. TalkTalk implements total reward statements3. Pensions minister sets out pot follows member change4. Employers offer flexible working to support ageing workforce5. ABP Food Group cuts costs by revamping HR ...
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ArticleH&M, Welcome Break and Kings Group fail to pay minimum wage
H&M, Kings Group and Welcome Break are among 37 employers that failed to pay some employees the national minimum wage, according to business minister Jo Swinson.Between them, the 37 named employers owe their workers over £177,000 in arrears and have been charged financial penalties totaling over £51,000.The government has already ...
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ArticleSteve Webb to open Employee Benefits Connect 2015
Steve Webb MP, minister of state for pensions, will open Employee Benefits Connect 2015.Webb (pictured) will deliver the opening keynote at this year’s event, which takes place on 4 March 2015 at the Lancaster London.In his keynote address, Webb will cover pension flexibilities, progress on the Pension Schemes Bill and ...
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ArticleBirmingham Children’s Hospital offers staff weight loss classes
Birmingham Children’s Hospital will offer all 3,500 members of its staff access to free fitness classes and a slimming club to highlight national obesity awareness week (starting 12 January).Between 10 and 15 members of staff are expected to attend each session in the programme, which will continue until the end ...
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Article22% of cancer patients feel pressured to return to work
Just under a quarter (22%), of cancer patients felt pressured to return to work straight after finishing treatment, although only 6% said they were under pressure from their employer or colleagues to do so, according to research by Bupa.Its research, which surveyed 205 adults who have completed treatment for cancer ...
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ArticleMicrosoft to close Employee Benefits Connect 2015
In his session, Coplin will explore how the rapidly rising volume of information is affecting all aspects of our lives, the problems we face, the mistakes and assumptions we make and how we should be using technology to reimagine how we live, work and do business.The keynote address, titled ‘The ...