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ArticleHootsuite appoints Tara Ataya chief people and diversity officer
Social media management platform Hootsuite has appointed Tara Ataya chief people and diversity officer.Ataya will elevate the organisation's focus on employee experience as Hootsuite grows. She will also aim to formalise Hootsuite's commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.She previously served as Hootsuite's vice president, people, and has worked in people ...
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ArticleJust Eat to offer couriers hourly pay and benefits
Food delivery company Just Eat is to offer couriers pay by the hour rather than per job in a boost to gig economy workers.The move will mean its workers will earn at least the national minimum wage, increasing the security of their income.Starting in London but with the rest of ...
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ArticleB&M to close stores on 1 January to give staff a day of rest
Retail employer B&M has announced that it will close on 1 January to support over 28,000 of its employees by giving them more time to spend with their loved ones.The employer will close its 600 stores to give employees a day to rest and recover over the festive break. British ...
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ArticleMitie, Bupa and E.On recognised among UK's most inclusive employers
Mitie (pictured), Bupa and E.On are among the organisations that have been recognised in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2020/21 list, compiled by Inclusive Companies.The league table of the most inclusive employers in the UK recognises organisations that have adopted best practices in creating an inclusive workplace for all ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories between 26 November - 2 December 2020
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 November – 2 December 2020 were: Benefex acquires Capita’s employee benefits businessSir Robert McAlpine builds on its future-proofed reward strategy with a family focusAmazon to reward front-line employees with global recognition bonusOsborne Clarke to begin reimbursing staff for Covid-19 pay cutsWhat ...
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ArticleThe Royal Household looks to recruit experienced personal assistant
Something for the weekend: Experienced personal assistants (PA) across the land are being given the opportunity to work at Buckingham Palace, as PA to the Royal Household. Her Majesty the Queen and The Royal Household are on the hunt for a talented personal assistant on a two-year fixed-term contract to ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis, Siemens and The British Army recognised as best employers in the UK
John Lewis, (pictured) Siemans and The British Army are among the best employers in the UK, according to research by Totaljobs.Its Best Employers in the UK – 2020 list is based on over 800,000 data points collected over the past three years in the UK. Measures that the organisation used ...
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ArticleBenefex acquires Capita's employee benefits business
Online benefits platform provider Benefex has acquired Capita's employee benefits division.The acquisition includes Capita's health, risk, global, defined contribution (DC) pensions, and flexible benefits consulting, as well as its Orbit benefits platform.Following the acquisition, more than 100 employer clients will be transferred to Benefex. More than 450 small and medium-sixed ...
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University College Hospital London extends discounts scheme to bank staff
University College Hospital London (UCLH) has extended its discount scheme to its 3,100 employees managed by outsourcing organisation Bank Partners.The scheme, which is provided by Xexec provides access to thousands of retail discounts stores available both online and in-store. The new portal also gives bank staff 24/7 access to a ...
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Article46% of staff have reappraised the value of benefits due to Covid-19
Just under half (46%) of employees say that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has made them reappraise the value of the benefits their employer offers when deciding to stay with or join a new employer, according to research by Maxis Global Benefits Network (Maxis GBN).Its Maxis GBN global perspectives: Covid-19 and ...
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ArticleNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launches green reward scheme
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a green reward programme to engage its 14,500 employees with environmental sustainability and wellbeing across all hospitals. The Shine Rewards programme, provided by sustainability and wellbeing engagement provider Jump, is aimed at motivating staff to make behavioural changes to help the ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer announces closure on Boxing Day to give employees a rest
British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced its decision to close on Boxing Day 2020 to give its employees a rest over the festive period.The closure of its operations on 26 December is to support the wellbeing of staff and recognise their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The ...
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ArticleKeep up to date with the Spending Review 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his Spending Review speech on Wednesday 25 November 2020.He is expected to provide information on further plans to stabilise the UK economy and help organisations deal with the financial ramifications of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Stay tuned to the Employee Benefits website for all the latest ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories between 12 November – 18 November
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 November – 18 November 2020 were: 54% of staff believe their workplace benefits are no longer relevantB&M repays government £3.7 million in furlough costsGovernment publishes further guidance on Job Retention SchemeWickes rewards 8,000 staff with three days of additional leaveLakeview Manor ...
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Article22% of organisations align benefits with national or world events
Employee Benefits poll: A fifth (22%) of organisations have aligned employee benefits initiatives with national or world events.A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 22 responses, found that national events, such as World Health Mental Health Awareness Day, and Black History Month have encouraged 22% of employees to restructure benefits ...
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ArticleWickes rewards 8,000 staff with three days of additional leave
DIY retailer Wickes is rewarding its 8,000 employees with three days extra of paid holiday in December 2020.The extra days of leave, that will run from 24 December to 26 December, is to reward employees for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, and to further support the wellbeing ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories between 5 November – 11 November
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 November – 11 November 2020 were: Capita gives 45,000 employees early access to paySainsbury’s rewards employees with 10% bonus paymentReal living wage rate increases to £9.50 an hour for UK staffLego Group enhances parental leave for 18,000 employees globallyGovernment extends furlough ...
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ArticleLakeview Manor on the hunt for canine testers to review lodging experience
Something for the weekend: Private estate Lakeview Manor is on the hunt for a diligent dog to take part in a holiday testing experience.Situated in a paw-fectly private estate, the organisation is looking for an aspiring dog, and its owner, to test out one of its lodges in Lyme Regis, ...
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Article54% of staff believe their workplace benefits are no longer relevant
More than half (54%) of employees believe that their current workplace benefits need to be re-evaluated due to the increase to remote working, according to research by Blackhawk Network.Its research, published November 2020, which surveyed 2,001 employees in the UK, found that onlyone-third (32%) of employees believe that their current ...
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ArticleAldi rewards front-line employees with 10% bonus payment
Supermarket chain Aldi is rewarding its 35,000 front-line employees with a 10% bonus to recognise their efforts dealing with the increasing demand for products during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The 10% bonus will be paid to all permanent and temporary staff that have worked on the front-line in Aldi stores, which ...