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ArticleColt Technology Services staff take part in charity bike ride
Credit: Bold Content Something for the weekend: Colt Technology Services has announced that 175 of its employees will cycle a 450 kilometres route from Brussels to Dusseldorf from 6 to 9 September to raise money for 22 charities around the world. As part of its ninth fundraising ...
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ArticleGo North West receives real living wage accreditation
Bus organisation Go North West, a Bee Network franchise operator in Greater Manchester, has received real living wage accreditation as part of its commitment to ensure its 1,000 employees are paid fairly for the work they do.The accreditation will see every Go North West employee receive a minimum hourly wage ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Manager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed Heineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion Job Centre security guards across England strike over pay Employee ...
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ArticleBarclays removes imposed cap on bonuses for some bankers
Banking organisation Barclays has removed a European Union (EU) imposed cap on bonuses for some of its bankers and traders.As part of this change, the bank’s material risk takers (MRTs) will be able to earn a bonus worth up to 10 times their base salary, an increase from a current ...
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Article64% of younger workers most value health cover as a benefit
Almost two thirds (64%) of younger workers said health cover is their most valued benefit, compared to 46% of those aged over 55, according to research by Simplyhealth.The health plan provider survey of 500 HR decision makers across UK businesses and 2,000 employees also found that 78% of younger respondents ...
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Article60% believe their employer is not interested in supporting financial goals
Two-fifths (43%) of employers are confident that they know how to support employees to achieve their financial goals, however, 60% of employees believe their employer is not interested in supporting them, according to research by Nudge Global. Its annual Financial wellbeing report, which surveyed more than 11,500 ...
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ArticleEmployee sends sarcastic resignation email after seven years in role
Something for the weekend: If you’ve ever experienced a job that felt more routine than rewarding, with regularly decreasing engagement and motivation levels, then you’re not the only one.Reddit user Alimmouch posted a farewell resignation email a co-worker sent round on their last day in the office after seven years. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash awardOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefitSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leaveSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditationHong Kong and Israel award ...
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ArticleHealth Food Manufacturers’ Association becomes living wage employer
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA), which represents manufacturers and suppliers of natural health products, has become accredited as a living wage employer.As part of the commitment, every HFMA employee will receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.15 per hour, which is the real living wage rate for those based ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks sees improved staff engagement through charity initiatives
UK Power Networks offers a range of charity initiatives to its around 6,000 operational and office-based employees to boost their engagement and motivation. The organisation owns and maintains cables and substations which deliver electricity across London, the south east and east of England, serving 20 million people. ...
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AnalysisWhat impact do charity initiatives have on employee engagement and motivation?
Employers should offer a variety of charity and volunteering initiatives and seek feedback on causes that are close to employees’ hearts. An organisation that is seen to be making a difference in the world can be attractive to current and potential staff. Monitoring participation levels and ...
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ArticleMicrosoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash award
Technology firm Microsoft has announced that it will award its non-executive employees a one-time performance-based cash award of up to 25% of their annual bonus.According to a memo distributed to employees, salaried and hourly workers at the senior director level and below will be eligible for the award, with amounts ...
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ArticleHong Kong and Israel award Olympic athletes the biggest bonuses
Credit: Hethers / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: Most people have been glued to their televisions watching the Paris 2024 Olympics for the past few days, marvelling at the talent of the athletes. It turns out that some of them don’t just come home with medals, but with special bonuses as ...
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ArticleAir Partner receives further disability confident employer accreditation
Aviation services group Air Partner has been awarded the disability confident employer level two accreditation in recognition of its work on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.The Disability Confident scheme, which was introduced by the UK government in 2013, aims to support employers to engage the talents of disabled people within ...
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ArticleSoftcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
IT service management business Softcat, hotel chain Hilton and biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb have been named some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2024.The list is produced by global workplace culture firm Great Place To Work. It used its trust index employee survey and analysed the responses of ...
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OpinionGeorgina Cameron: How can employers create a culture of fun?
As a B Corp, looking after the Lily’s Kitchen team is hugely important to us. Having fair and robust HR policies to support our employees is only part of the equation. We strive to enable and empower everyone on our team so that they feel able to work to the ...
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Case StudiesOcado Retail uses reward to boost recruitment and retention
Ocado Retail’s reward and benefits strategy is key to employee recruitment and retention, making it an attractive option for new employees and a workplace where staff feel appreciated and their efforts rewarded.The online retailer has a retail contact centre at the Riverside in Sunderland, with more than 200 employees.In 2023, ...
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Case StudiesKeepmoat recruits and motivates staff through reward and benefits
Partnership homebuilder Keepmoat has designed its reward and benefits strategy to attract new talent, as well as to motivate and engage its existing workforce.The organisation employs more than 1,100 employees and operates across England and Scotland. Its people strategy is focused on three key pillars: attract, develop and retain, while ...
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ArticleGusto Group to become 100% employee owned
Manufacturing, construction and architecture business Gusto Group will transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its goal of achieving shared success and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship.A total of 100% of the firm’s ownership will be transferred to an EOT on 31 March 2027 as part of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit schemeSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over paySEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employerLiz Kendall named secretary of state for work ...