News – Page 35
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with data audit
Data is misery. You would think with a central HR system like Choreday, we would have all the HR data we need. Well, think again. For some of our locations, the HR system is connected via payroll so naturally the salary and allowance data is correct; if not, people would ...
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ArticleEasyjet names new group people director
Airline Easyjet has appointed Jane Storm (pictured) to join as its group people director in the spring.Storm will join from the position of chief people officer at over-50s services busines Saga Group. Prior to this, she built her career in HR and retail at Tesco, where she worked in a ...
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ArticleLas Iguanas relaunches employee incentive trip to Brazil
Restaurant chain Las Iguanas has reintroduced its employee incentive trip Race to Rio tour this year, following a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering around 20 of its workers the chance to visit the Brazilian capital in April.According to the chain, which is owned by Big Table Group (BTG) chain, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Entry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2023 extended
EXCLUSIVE: The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, sponsored by Aon, has been extended until midnight on Friday 10 February, in order to give HR, reward and benefits professionals another chance to enter and win recognition for their achievements.Those organisations that have already submitted entries can use this time ...
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ArticleFNZ recruits group chief people officer
Global wealth management platform FNZ has appointed Renata Mrazova (pictured) as group chief people officer, based in Prague.Mrazova will be part of the global leadership team and will focus on developing FNZ’s long-term people strategy, ensuring that it continues to build the structure, talent and capabilities needed.She was previously group ...
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ArticleMars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employers
Food manufacturer Mars UK, telecommunications business Virgin Media O2 and global data solutions employer Telus International have ranked as the top three most flexible large employers in the world for 2023.The Flexa100 report, carried out by flexible workplace search engine Flexa Careers, analysed the employee benefits, working hours and working ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 - 26 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 - 26 January 2023 were: Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes wins tax caseOvo Energy introduces compassionate and pregnancy loss leaveGovernment rejects proposed menopause leave pilotAmazon warehouse staff strike over pay in UK firstRSA Insurance introduces carer leave policyUK Swissport employees accept ...
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ArticleNorthern hires new people director
Train operator Northern has appointed former Marks and Spencer executive Lisa Leighton (pictured) as its people director, as of this month.Leighton will be responsible for relations and recruitment for the operator’s 7,000 employees based across the North of England, including drivers, conductors, engineers, customer service and support staff. She will ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Do you know a rising star in reward and benefits?
Do you know a rising star in the reward and benefits industry? Why not celebrate their achievements by entering them for the Rising Star award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award will celebrate an HR or benefits professional who has been in the industry for less than five years ...
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ArticleAmazon warehouse staff strike over pay in UK first
Hundreds of Amazon employees working in a fulfilment centre based in Coventry have commence strike action today (Wednesday 25 January) due to a pay dispute with their employer.This is the first strike by Amazon employees to take place in the UK. The vast majority (98%) of those balloted last month ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance introduces carer leave policy
Insurance firm RSA Insurance has launched a leave policy for carers as of this month, in order to support employees who have caring responsibilities for disabled dependants.The policy enables those with significant caring responsibilities to take an additional five days of paid leave each calendar year, on top of their ...
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ArticleOvo Energy introduces unlimited compassionate and pregnancy loss leave
Energy provider Ovo Energy has launched an enhanced benefits package for its workforce in order to promote employee wellbeing, flexibility, belonging and inclusion, which includes compassionate and pregnancy loss leave.Known as its ‘People Offer’, the package provides employees with unlimited, fully paid compassionate leave to take the time to properly ...
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ArticleSaga promotes Roisin Mackenzie to chief people officer
Saga has prompted Roisin Mackenzie (pictured) from people director, reward and engagement, to chief people officer.Mackenzie succeeded Jane Storm, who accepted a role as group people director with Easyjet.Mackenzie has been with the business for 15 years, and in her new role will continue to develop Saga’s people strategy.In her ...
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ArticleBupa Global and UK introduces health benefits for 15,000 frontline staff
Bupa Global and UK has launched a primary care health support package for its 15,000 frontline UK employees, working in Bupa care homes and dental practices.The MyHealthcare benefits package was launched as part of the health insurance provider’s global ambition to enhance health benefits for all of its employees. It ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: One week left to enter Employee Benefits Awards 2023
HR, reward and benefits professionals who want their organisation or team to be in with a chance of winning at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023 have just one week left to enter.This is the last chance to enter and win recognition for achievements attracting, motivating and rewarding employees through benefits ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 13 - 19 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 - 19 January 2023 were: Government launches holiday pay consultationPetrofac Repsol staff accept 20.2% pay increaseAldi raises warehouse staff payPepsiCo and Pfizer named Top UK Employers 2023Busy Bees Nurseries enhances family leave benefits55% of UK staff want more reward and recognition ...
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ArticleForbes promotes Ali Intres to chief human resources officer
Global media business Forbes has promoted Ali Intres (pictured) to the position of chief human resources officer, reporting to chief executive officer Mike Federle.Intres will lead the firm’s HR organisation globally, encompassing recruitment, training and development, benefits administration, HR systems, culture and inclusion, and more.She joined Forbes as senior vice ...
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ArticleEStar launches enhanced benefits package for 2023
Mercedes-Benz truck and van franchise partner EStar has launched a range of new rewards and benefits for its more than 300 employees, including increased maternity pay.The business, located in North West England and North Wales, brought in three months of full pay and two months of half pay to its ...
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ArticleUS employee leave requests increased by up to 40% in 2022
Employee leave requests increased by between 21% and 40% in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to research by AbsenceSoft.The 2023 Employee leave of absence forecast survey surveyed 600 US corporate and HR leaders with responsibility for the employee experience, HR policies, and HR technology purchase decisions.Respondents said that ...
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ArticlePepsiCo and Pfizer named Top UK Employers 2023
Image credit: 8ED8 / Shutterstock.comFood and drink manufacturer PepsiCo UK and pharmaceutical firm Pfizer UK have made the Top UK Employers list for 2023.The Top Employers Institute compiled the list by reviewing HR policies and people practices across organisations around the world, including 99 UK organisations.In order to achieve certification, ...