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ArticleSalesforce, Cisco and Adobe named best UK workplaces in technology
Salesforce (pictured), Cisco, and Adobe are among the technology organisations recognised in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech 2020 report, compiled by Great Place to Work.Software business Salesforce topped the list for super large organisations, followed by Cisco, while Adobe topped the list for large organisations. Foundation SP was awarded ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: University of Lincoln reinvents its benefits strategy to meet employee expectations
Employee Benefits Reset 2020: The University of Lincoln has successfully aligned its benefits strategy to meet the expectations and demands of employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.During the Employee Benefits Reset online series, Ian Hodson, head of reward at The University of Lincoln, led a session on aligning benefits to ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Microsoft UK adapts benefits strategy during the pandemic
Employee Benefits Reset 2020: During the pandemic, Microsoft supported its employees by expanding and enhancing its benefits proposition.In the opening keynote presentation of the Employee Benefits Reset online series on 5 October, Tim Robertson, UK compensation and benefits lead at Microsoft, talked about the impact that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 24 September – 30 September
The top 10 most read stories between 24 September and 30 September on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Greene King gives 38,000 employees early access to payUK government to top up wages of staff working reduced hoursLidl introduces fitness programme for 25,000 employeesPricewaterhouseCoopers extends remote-working policyExclusive: 27% of staff working remotely are evaluating ...
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ArticleMaldives resort offers luxury beach houses for employees working remotely
Something for the weekend: Holiday resort The Nautilus Maldives is offering people the opportunity to work remotely at one of itsluxurious beach housesin Baa Aatoll.The private workspaces, with views of the ocean, are kitted out with everything staff might need to create a fully functioning office space including a computer, ...
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ArticleIan Hodson: What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for reward strategies?
The ending of the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the utilisation of furlough leave is going to present us with a whole new set of challenges to navigate around in respect of our broader reward and recognition plans, along with the wellbeing support that is required.We are likely to ...
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ArticleDean Hochlaf: What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for businesses
Concerns are growing that the government’s furlough scheme is being brought to a premature end. Since its inception, the furlough scheme has been a lifeline for many, supporting almost nine million workers at its peak. Without the option to furlough workers, many businesses who found their revenue streams dry in ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 17 September – 23 September
The top 10 most read stories between 17 September and 23 September on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Golden retriever appointed chief comfort officer to support wellbeing of front-line staffKingfisher to repay government £23 million in furlough costsCo-op increases pay for 33,000 employeesThe Pensions Regulator updates Covid-19 guidance for employersEXCLUSIVE: University of Lincoln ...
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ArticleUniversity of Exeter introduces environmental reward programme
The University of Exeter has introduced a green reward programme to engage its 5,000 employees with environmental sustainability and wellbeing across its Exeter and Falmouth campuses.The digital engagement programme, provided by sustainability and wellbeing engagement provider Jump, is aimed at motivating staff to make behavioural changes to help the university ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Special Olympics to discuss belonging at Employee Benefits Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Olga Yakimakho, director, leadership and organisational development at Special Olympics International, will discuss creating a sense of belonging among a workforce at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The strategy session titled ‘Why employee belonging is more important than ever‘ will take place at 10am on Monday 12 October in the first ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: University of Lincoln to discuss reinventing benefit strategies during Covid-19 at EB Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Ian Hodson, head of reward at the University of Lincoln, will discuss the impact that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has had on benefits strategies at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The strategy session titled ‘Aligning benefits with employees’ preferences in the new normal‘ will take place at 3.30pm on Wednesday 7 ...
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ArticleThe top most read stories: 10 September - 16 September
Zurich UK introduces flexible-working policy for 4,500 employeesEXCLUSIVE: Ford to discuss reinventing post-pandemic pensions at EB Reset 2020Employee Benefits Healthcare Research 2020EXCLUSIVE: 46% of employers have increased health and wellbeing focusThree social care agencies ordered to pay homecare workers £100,000 in back pay50 Cent and Jay Mazini reward Burger ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Baxters to discuss non-cash benefits at Employee Benefits Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Clyde Marwick, group HR director at food organisation Baxters, will discuss the perks of offering employees non-cash benefits at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The strategy session titled ‘How non-cash reward is delivering value now more than ever' will take place at 10am on Thursday 8 October in the first ever ...
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ArticleMitie awards 25,000 employees extra day of annual leave
Outsourcing organisation Mitie has awarded its 25,000 employees an extra day of holiday to reward them for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.This extra day of annual leave for front-line employees is in addition to the access to health and wellbeing support it is offering its employees during ...
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ArticleSalesforce, Cisco and Hilton named best multinationals to work for in Europe 2020
Salesforce (pictured), Cisco and DHL Express are among the organisations that have been named in European's Best Multinational Organisations to work for in 2020, by Great Place to Work UK.The full list of 125 organisations in Europe, is based on results from its employee engagement survey and an independent workplace ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 3 September – 9 September 2020
The top 10 most read stories: 3 September – 9 September 2020 are: The Pensions Regulator forces former chief executive to pay £286,85267% of employees want more financial wellbeing support from their employersCaretakers required to manage island near the Great Barrier ReefIkea provides full pay for Covid-19 self-isolating employees90% of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Ford to discuss reinventing post-pandemic pensions at EB Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Oliver Payne, international pensions and data analytics manager at car manufacturer Ford, will discuss how the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has impacted the world of pensions at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The strategy session titled ‘Re-Inventing pensions for a post-pandemic world’ will take place at 10am on Tuesday 6 October in ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Microsoft UK to discuss the new normal at Employee Benefits Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Robertson, UK compensation and benefits lead at multinational technology organisation Microsoft UK, will discuss how the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has shaped the future of the benefits and reward market at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The session titled ‘HR and the new normal’ will be the opening keynote session on ...
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ArticleSunderland City Council to pay employees the real living wage
Sunderland City Council is to pay all UK employees at least the voluntary living wage, improving base salaries for any of its 3,000 members of staff who fall within this pay bracket.Effective immediately, the organisation will pay lower-level employees at least £9.30 an hour, in line with the living wage ...
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ArticleMicrosoft, Virgin Unite, Special Olympics and Ikea to deliver keynotes at Employee Benefits Reset
Technology giant Microsoft, the charitable arm of the Virgin Group, Virgin Unite, sporting organisation the Special Olympics and Swedish retailer Ikea will be the four keynote speakers for Employee Benefits Reset online series.The online series of keynotes, how-to and strategy sessions, which will run from 5 October 2020 for two ...