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ArticleMTC appoints Sanderson
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has appointed Vicki Sanderson as HR director.Sanderson, who is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), started in this newly-created position in January 2018, which includes a seat on MTC's board.Sanderson has previously held similar roles at aircraft modification and maintenance ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2018 entry deadline extended
The Employee Benefits Awards 2018 entry deadline has been extended to Wednesday 31 January 2018.HR, benefits and reward professionals still have time to enter the annual Employee Benefits Awards, which celebrates best practice and innovation in the industry, as well as showcasing the benefits strategies that have impacted on and ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 4-10 January 2018
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 and 10 January 2018 were: McDonald's recommends pay increase for 115,000 UK staffNew York introduces paid family leave for all private sector employeesWunderman UK launches wellbeing programme for London staffEXCLUSIVE: 71% of US employers see wellbeing as a driver of workplace ...
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ArticleCope joins the National Citizen Service Trust
Michael Cope has joined not-for-profit social enterprise organisation the National Citizen Service Trust (NCS) as its remuneration and policy manager.As part of his new role, Cope will develop and implement an approach to align reward and performance, introduce a benefits menu and platform and an HR policy suite, create grading ...
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ArticleGerman metalwork employees strike in dispute over pay and work-life balance
More than 15,000 metalwork and electrical employees based in Germany who are members of the trade union IG Metall have undertaken strike action in a dispute over pay and work-life balance.Affected IG Metall members, who work across 80 different organisations, undertook strike action yesterday (Monday 8 January 2018) after negotiated ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 28 December 2017-3 January 2018
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 December 2017 and 3 January 2018 were: Simplyhealth revamps benefits and reward propositionAuto-enrolment review confirms age criteria to be lowered to 18UK wage growth predicted to fall in 2018Iceland passes law to make it illegal to pay men more than women31% ...
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Article85% are more likely to work for employers who offer clearly labelled employee benefits
More than four-fifths (85%) of respondents are more likely to work for an employer who offers clearly labelled workplace benefits, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,009 full or part-time employees also found that 31% of respondents wish that their employer would provide more information on ...
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ArticleSimplyhealth revamps benefits and reward proposition
Health cash plan provider Simplyhealth has revamped its benefits and reward proposition for its 1,300 UK-based employees, including enhancing the organisation’s defined contribution (DC) pension scheme, introducing financial education and launching a flexible benefits personal spending account.The changes to the organisation’s benefits offering, which were collectively effective from 1 January ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2018 entry deadline fast approaches
The deadline for entries for the annual Employee Benefits Awards is fast approaching.Reward, benefits and HR professionals have until Monday 8 January to submit their entries to be in with a chance of gaining recognition for their organisation’s benefits achievements.Now in its 16th year, the Employee Benefits Awards celebrates best ...
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ArticlePPHE Hotel Group promotes Van Sterkenburg
Lifestyle hotel and hospitality organisation PPHE Hotel Group has promoted Jaklien Van Sterkenburg to executive vice president, people and culture, head of HR.In her new role, Van Sterkenburg's focus for 2018 will be to create and implement an employer brand and team value proposition for PPHE Hotel Group's Art'otel arm, ...
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ArticleTamsin Webster joins Snatch
Tamsin Webster has joined augmented reality organisation Snatch as chief people officer.In her new role, Webster is responsible for driving learning and development initiatives, as well as employee growth, across the organisation's London and San Francisco offices.Previously, Webster worked as head of organisational effectiveness, global at Fidelity International, commercial director ...
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ArticleDo not miss the entry deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2018
Reward, benefit and HR professionals have until Monday 8 January 2018 to submit their entries for the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.The annual Employee Benefits Awards, which returns for its 16th year in 2018, provides employers with the opportunity to celebrate and showcase the excellent ongoing work, as well as specific ...
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ArticleLovewell's logic - Look to the future now...
It’s the time of year when seasonal festivities are in full swing and thoughts are inevitably turning to family, friends, celebrations and time away from work.It is also the time of year when many of us look back and wonder just where the year has gone. Is it just me ...
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Davis accepts interim role at JLL
[Have messaged on LinkedIn and emailed for a picture]Scott Davis has been hired as interim, reward at professional services and investment management organisation JLL.Previously, Davies has worked as reward manager, non-retail at Dixons Carphone, international HR and compliance and governance manager at cosmetics business The Body Shop, and as share ...
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KAO hires Downer
[Have sent request to connect on LinkedIn to get picture]Consumer goods organisation KAO UK has hired Heather Downer as its reward manager.In her new role, Downer will be supporting operating sites across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).Previously, Downer has worked as a reward analyst at Oxford University Press, ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 7-13 December 2017
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 7 and 13 December 2017 were: Crest Healthcare to be prosecuted for auto-enrolment non-complianceTravis Perkins launches financial education programmePunter Southall Group businesses to merge with XafinityBritish Airways to introduce new defined contribution pension schemeRoyal Mail to face legal action over holiday pay ...
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ArticleRyanair pilots to strike over trade union representation in pay bargaining
Ryanair pilots who are based in Ireland and are members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) plan to strike on Wednesday 20 December 2017 in a dispute over trade union representation for matters such as collective pay bargaining.Members of IALPA, a branch of Impact trade union, voted 94% in ...
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ArticleEnter a wide range of categories at the Employee Benefits Awards 2018
The Employee Benefits Awards 2018 has 21 award categories to enter, allowing reward, benefits and HR professionals to celebrate their organisation’s successes across every facet of employee benefits and reward.The Employee Benefits Awards 2018, now in its 16th year, aims to celebrate organisational best practice across all areas of benefits ...
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Article86% cite pay as the most important aspect of their job
More than four-fifths (86%) of respondents cite pay as the most important aspect of their job, according to research by Paymentsense.Its survey of 2,000 UK participants also found that 79% of respondents feel that having 20 or more holiday days is most important when it comes to their job.The research ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 30 November-6 December 2017
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 November and 6 December 2017 were: Chinese man repaints road signs to speed up commuteHigh Court rules Morrisons is liable in payroll data leak caseFacebook and Google among UK's 50 best places to workEXCLUSIVE: The ACCA launches online financial education programmeGovernment ...