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ArticleFacebook and Google among UK’s 50 best places to work
Technology organisations Facebook, Google and Salesforce are among the organisations that have been recognised on the UK’s 50 Best places to work list, compiled by Glassdoor.The list, which recognises UK employers with 1,000 or more employees, forms part of Glassdoor’s 10th annual Employees’ choice awards. The organisation has also compiled ...
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ArticleDo not miss the opportunity to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2018
Reward, benefits and HR professionals should not miss the opportunity to showcase their benefits strategies and successes, as entries begin to roll in for the annual Employee Benefits Awards.The Employee Benefits Awards 2018, which returns for its 16th year in 2018, provides employers with the chance to showcase and celebrate ...
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Article36% say workplace pensions are the most valuable employee benefit
Just over a third (36%) of employer respondents say that workplace pensions are the most valued employee benefit, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown.Its Workplace benefits: the employer view report, which surveyed 349 UK employers, also found that 15% who rank private medical insurance as the most valuable, while 12% ...
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Article53% of employers cannot afford non-performance-related benefits
More than half (53%) of employer respondents cannot afford to provide non-performance-related benefits because their organisation does not have sufficient budget, according to research by One4all Rewards.Its survey of 1,024 UK employees and 476 UK employers also found that 10% of employer respondents are currently making use of the tax ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 23-29 November 2017
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 and 29 November 2017 were: How will the Autumn Budget 2017 impact pay and benefits?Government launches inquiry into collective defined contribution schemesBank of England reports a 21% mean gender pay gapBritish Embassy in Jordan hires its first diplocatEuropean Commission launches two-year ...
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Article43% want flexible working as part of their benefits package
More than two-fifths (43%) of employee respondents want access to flexible working arrangements as part of their employee benefits package, according to research by Hibob.Its Part two: powerful perks: what people really want report, which surveyed 501 UK employers and 4,001 UK employees, also found that 41% of employee respondents ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 16-22 November 2017
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16-22` November 2017 were: Diesel supplement in company car tax to increase by 1%How to ensure group risk policies comply with state pension age increasesUniversities UK proposes closing USS pension scheme to future accrualGovernment to increase personal allowance and higher-rate tax thresholdGovernment ...
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ArticleEnter the Employee Benefits Awards 2018 to showcase successful benefits strategies
The Employee Benefits Awards 2018, which are returning for their 16th year in 2018, are now open for entries for employers to showcase their exceptional work.The Employee Benefits Awards are an opportunity for employers to demonstrate and celebrate the outstanding work they have carried out on their reward and benefits ...
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ArticleSalary Exchange rebrands to Caboodle
UK employee benefit provider Salary Exchange has rebranded to Caboodle.The organisation, which was founded in 2009, has changed its name in order to reposition itself in the employee benefits market, as legislative changes and industry developments have enabled the business to expand its offering from tax-efficient benefits. This includes its ...
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ArticleJapanese rail organisation apologises for train departing 20 seconds early
Something for the weekend: UK commuters using public transport are well-versed in dealing with delays, whether these are caused by passenger alarms pulled by squashed tube commuters, or autumnal leaves cluttering overground rail lines. In contrast, Japanese train organisation Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company issued an apology on Tuesday 14 November ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 9-15 November 2017
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9-15 November 2017 were: Amazon investigates delivery drivers paid below minimum wageTribunal rejects Uber appeal in employment-status caseLloyds Banking Group and McDonald's among 2017's top employers for gender diversityStotts Tours Oldham guilty of pensions auto-enrolment non-complianceIndependent body rules Deliveroo riders are not ...
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ArticleClark moves role at Ministry of Justice UK
Andrew Clark has changed roles at government administration body the Ministry of Justice UK, to become its new HR director, reward, HR policy and employee relations.Clark's new position will see him move from his current job within the Ministry of Justice UK as its HR programme director, modern employment proposition.Previously, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 61% of respondents did not receive a Christmas reward
EXCLUSIVE:Over one half (61%) of respondents did not receive a Christmas reward from their employer last year, according to research by Edenred.Its Edenred Christmas reward 2017 report, which surveyed 1,000 UK employees, also found that under half (47%) of respondents have not received a reward from their employer in recognition ...
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FIS promotes Mistry
Information technology and services organisation FIS has promoted Hema Mistry to benefits specialist, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Over the course of her career, Mistry has held numerous positions at FIS. This includes benefits analyst, HR co-ordinator, and HR administrator.Previously, Mistry has also worked as account co-ordinator at engineering business ...
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ArticleIneos Automotive hires Robertson
Ineos Automotive has hired Mornie Robertson as its HR director.Robertson, who has almost 20 years of HR experience, has expertise across the automotive, retail and technology sectors, and she has also worked in both European and Asian markets.Previously, Robertson worked at Tesla Motors, where she held a number of roles ...
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ArticleBroadstone Group acquires Mitchell Consulting and 2020 Trustees
Employee benefits and pensions consultancy organisation Broadstone Group has acquired Manchester-based independent actuarial consulting business Mitchell Consulting, and independent trustee organisation 2020 Trustees.The acquisitions have increased Broadstone Group’s employee headcount to 170 staff in total, and has also expanded its regional UK network to reach across five locations. This includes ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 2-8 November 2017
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 and 8 November 2017 were: Deliveroo to face legal action over holiday pay and minimum wageAsda adds evouchers to recognition schemeLiving wage rate increases by up to 4.6%35% of employers implement financial support as a global wellbeing initiativeMichael Jackson is ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 48% cite a good work-life balance as their top workplace priority
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (48%) of respondents cite a good work-life balance as the top priority they look for in a workplace, according to research by Sodexo Engage.Its survey of 1,000 employees also found that 36% of respondents rank an active recognition programme as a priority in the workplace, and ...
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ArticleMaund moves to Barclays
Banking organisation Barclays has appointed Giles Maund as its new associate vice president, reward.Maund, who has experience in both reward and HR systems, specialises in flexible benefits platforms, performance management, benchmarking, global compensation, pensions, and employee benefits harmonisation.Previously, Maund worked as global operations lead reward consultant at BP, reward manager ...
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ArticleGreen accepts interim role at Deliveroo
Food delivery organisation Deliveroo has appointed Rob Green as its interim rewards and benefits lead.Green has more than 16 years of industry experience in total reward, and has worked across a variety of sectors and countries. He specialises in building compensation frameworks, developing employee benefits, and implementing technology solutions.Previously, Green ...