News – Page 77
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 67% of gig workers would feel more engaged if offered benefits
Just under two-thirds (67%) of gig workers would feel more engaged and positive towards the business if attractive benefits were offered, while two-thirds (66%) said they would feel more valued, according to research by Aon. The research of 200 HR directors and 300 freelance workers, published in July 2020, also ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 16 July – 22 July 2020
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 9-15 July 2020 were: Kier Group returns furloughed staff to work without claiming job retention bonusGovernment increases pay for 900,000 public sector workersEmployers can use furlough scheme during contractual notice periodsAsos repays government for cost of employee furlough scheme37% of employees ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 9 July - 15 July 2020
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 9-15 July 2020 were: Ibiza offers NHS staff free holiday accommodationPricewaterhouseCoopers, NHS and IBM named best employers for equality and inclusionPrimark refuses £30 million government job retention bonusZurich UK offers 4,500 employee free Covid-19 antibody testRoyal Mail’s appeal over status of ...
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ArticleUSDirect seeks binge watcher for Discovery Channel's Shark Week
Something for the weekend: USDirect is looking to hire a shark fan to get paid to watch Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020.The creature of the deep fan will be rewarded with a $1,000 (£794) salary and will be tasked with watching every single minute of the channel's jaw-dropping Air Jaws ...
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Article37% of employees will work from home on a regular basis
The number of employees working from home on a regular basis will increase to 37%, compared to 18% before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Its survey of 1,046 employers also found that respondents expect almost a quarter (22%) of employees to ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail's appeal over status of agency workers dismissed by court
The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed an appeal submitted by Angard Staffing Solutions and Royal Mail against the Employment Tribunal decision for the case of Mr D Kocur and 66 other claimants regarding unfair treatment of agency workers.In October 2015, Mr Kocur alleged unfair treatment by not being given ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 2 July- 8 July 2020
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 July - 8 July 2020 were: Keep updated with the mini-Budget 2020Employers to receive £1,000 bonus for every furloughed employee returning to workGovernment announces Kickstart job scheme for young employeesFujitsu introduces permanent remote working policy for 80,000 employeesO2 launches £10 ...
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ArticleIbiza offers NHS staff free holiday accommodation
Something for the weekend: NHS employees are being offered free holiday accommodation in Ibiza to reward them for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The government on the white isle is backing a scheme called Together for Healthcare Heroes and giving healthcare employees one week's free stay during ...
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ArticleKeep updated with the mini-Budget 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his mini-Budget speech at approximately 12.30 pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020.He will be expected to discuss further plans to get the UK economy back on track to help businesses and the UK population deal with the financial ramifications of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Stay tuned ...
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ArticleO2 launches £10 million bonus programme for 6,700 staff
Telecommunications organisation O2 has introduced a £10 million employee bonus scheme to incentivise its 6,700 employees.Its See What You Can Do incentive programme, which will use metrics from customer growth, allows employees to work towards receiving a £1,500 bonus payment.The target is split between two six-month periods, which will run ...
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ArticleFujitsu introduces permanent remote working policy for 80,000 employees
Japanese technology organisation Fujitsu has introduced a permanent remote working initiative for its 80,000 Japan-based employees, effective immediately.The Work Life Shift benefit will allow employees to adjust their working pattern to create a work-life balance that suits their individual needs.By regularly communicating with employees and by using its Workplace Innovation ...
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ArticleBecketts acquires employee benefits division of NW Brown
Investment management organisation Becketts Financial Services has acquired the employee benefits division of NW Brown.The acquisition aims to strengthen Becketts' employee benefits business, enabling the organisation to offer a comprehensive range of reward products around pensions, flexible benefits services, healthcare and group risk insurance.The eight NW Brown employees will move ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 25 June - 1 July 2020
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 June - 1 July 2020 were: Amazon rewards front-line employees with appreciation bonusMetro Bank hires Carol Frost as chief people officerDevils Backbone Brewing Company recruits chief hiking officer70% of working parents require more long-term childcare benefitsHM Treasury publishes updated version ...
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ArticleOnbuy seeks to recruit a tech tester to review gadgets
Something for the weekend: International online marketplace OnBuy is hiring a UK-based tech tester to try out a wide range of technology products.The organisation which has a presence in 40 countries, is looking to expand its business and is on the look out for a honest reviewer who can whip ...
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ArticleSalesforce, Hilton and Gap named UK Best Workplaces for Women 2020
Salesforce, Hilton and Gap are among the 68 organisations that have been named the Best UK Workplaces for women in 2020 by Great Place to Work UK.Salesforce topped the leaderboard in the super large organisation category, followed by Hilton and Mars UK.The Sovini Group was named best large organisation for ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 64% of organisations offer on-site benefits to employees
Two-thirds (64%) of employers offer on-site benefits to its employees, with more than a third (39%) providing on-site showers or laundry services.The Employee Benefits research 2020, published in May 2020, which surveyed 269 HR decision-makers, also found that this fits with a recurring theme in recent years, whereby the trend ...
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ArticleMetro Bank hires Carol Frost as chief people officer
Banking organisation Metro Bank has hired Carol Frost as its new chief people officer. Frost has experience as a HR business leader, with a track record of delivering strategic business transformation programmes, and a passion for identifying and developing talent. Previously, Frost has worked as human resources director at Centrica ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 18 June - 24 June 2020
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 18-24 June 2020 were: Indeed rewards 10,000 employees with six days of additional leaveUniversity of Cambridge introduces 10% voluntary pay reduction schemeNuffield Health introduces 10% pay cuts and reduces working hours by 20%Citi reports 32.7% mean gender pay gapEXCLUSIVE: 47% of ...
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ArticleDevils Backbone Brewing Company recruits chief hiking officer
Something for the weekend: Devils Backbone Brewing Company is looking to recruit a chief hiking officer (CHO).The organisation is looking for an employee who has a real love for hiking and beer, and will pay the successful applicant to trek the Appalachian Trail, which is located in the Blue Ridge ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 11 June - 17 June 2020
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11-17 June 2020 were: Slack to offer employees permanent remote working policyGovernment publishes further guidance on job retention schemeTeddy bears hired to test out new roller coaster rideCity of Edinburgh Council furloughs 425 staff on full payBurberry UK reports a 33.1% ...