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Article45% of employees predict permanent changes to flexible working
45% of employees are predicting a permanent change to their employer's approach to flexible working after the Covid-19 lockdown restriction ends, according to research by telecommunications organisation O2 Business.It's survey of 2,019 working adults, conducted between 20 March 2020 and 27 March 2020, also found that a third (33%) of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 23 April - 29 April 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 23 April 2020 - 29 April 2020 were: 21% of UK employers have introduced special pay for front-line staff1,500 Marriott casual workers to receive furlough payBGC, XPO and Northwell Health reward staff with appreciation bonusesFurloughed employees to receive full parental leave pay entitlementsClifford ...
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ArticleBuddy and Barley bring joy and beer to customers during Covid-19
Image credit: Six Harbors Brewing CompanySomething for the weekend: Buddy and Barley, also known as the 'brew dogs', have been working hard bringing joy and beer to residents of Huntington, New York.With the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic forcing the public to stay indoors where possible, microbrewery Six Harbors Brewing Company has ...
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ArticleSalesforce, Cisco and Hilton named UK Best Workplaces 2020
Salesforce, Cisco and Hilton are among the organisations that have been named best UK workplaces to work for in 2020 by Great Place to Work UK.The full list of 162 organisations is based on results from its employee engagement survey and an independent workplace culture audit, which analyses how organisations ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 16 April - 22 April 2020
Rolls-Royce asks furloughed staff to swap four days leave to receive full payEmployee files formal complaint against cat when working from homeAshurst defers 50% of bonus payments for 2,800 employeesGovernment job retention scheme extended to support new staffPaul Hastings offers 1,600 employees access to Covid-19 hardship fundGrant Thornton reduces ...
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ArticleNFP acquires employee benefits consultancy Johnson Fleming
New York insurance broker and consultant NFP has announced the acquisition of employee benefits service Johnson Fleming Group Limited and Johnson Fleming Future Life Planning Limited (Johnson Fleming).The acquisition of Johnson Fleming, which was announced 20 April 2020, increases the presence of NFP in the UK. Johnson Fleming is already ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 9 April - 15 April 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 9 April and 15 April 2020 were: Kuehne and Nagel to furlough 13,000 employees on a minimum of 90% pay27,000 Porsche employees receive profit-sharing bonusTPR publishes pension guidance for employers during Co Daily Mail and General Trust offers 2,400 employees shares to avoid ...
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ArticleThe tax and legislation changes impacting reward from April 2020
With the arrival of the new tax year, new measures impacting pay and benefits are set to come into effect. Below is a round-up of these measures, along with other tax and legislation changes, that employers need to be aware of from 6 April 2020:The national living wage has increased ...
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ArticleHalf of employers believe Covid-19 will help see value in flexible working
Employee Benefits poll: Just under half (48%) of employers believe that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic will make more employers see the value of flexibility.A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 69 responses, found that the vast majority of employees feel that Coronavirus will impact employers' thoughts on flexible working in ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 26 March - 1 April 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 26 March and 1 April 2020 were: Government to allow employees to carry over annual leave for two yearsUK businesses come together to offer perks to front-line NHS employeesKing George and Queens Hospitals pay outsourced NHS staff living wageAldi rewards store and distribution ...
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ArticleUK businesses come together to offer perks to front-line NHS employees
Something for the weekend: Businesses across the UK have come together to offer discounts and perks to NHS staff, as a show of solidarity and support for those on the front line in the battle against Covid-19 (Coronavirus).Wedding dress retailer Pronovias has stated that brides-to-be among NHS employees should have ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 19 - 25 March 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 19 and 25 March 2020 were: Government will pay 80% of wages for staff unable to work due to CoronavirusNPS fails to submit pay increases before 2020 deadlineWilko pushes back sick pay changes due to Coronavirus pandemicJCB employees to receive full pay during ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths of those offered 'pawternity' benefits agree they boost productivity
Two-fifths(41%) of employees who are offered time off to take care of new pets, or 'pawternity', agree that they are more productive as a result, according to research by Flexioffices.The research, which surveyed 2,000 UK employees in January 2020, also found that 41% of those employees able to access yoga ...
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ArticleIWGB launches dispute with Bolt over employment status and unfair dismissal
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has launched a claim against transportation organisation Bolt, concerning an employment status and dismissal dispute.The claimant, Andrei Donisa, a member of the IWGB’s United Private Hire Drivers (UPHD) branch, was recently dismissed by Bolt without notice, according to the trade union.Donisa was ...
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ArticleWren Kitchens, HMV and Selfridges listed among top UK retail employers
Kitchen manufacturer Wren Kitchens, music and film retailer HMV and department store chain Selfridges have been listed among the top UK retail employers to work for in 2020.The list, determined by job listing site Indeed based on reviews by its visitors from February 2019 to February 2020, comprises the top ...
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ArticleInnovative organisations ask employees to get their hands on the merchandise
Something for the weekend: Employee perks are fast becoming a deal-breaker when it comes to attracting, and keeping, a talented and engaged workforce. There are many methods of creating an attractive package, but some organisations have chosen to engage staff with the business by directly incorporating their brand into their ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 5 - 11 March 2020
The top 10 most-read stories between 5 March and 11 March 2020 were: Wilko abolishes sick pay for retail and distribution staff of less than a yearGovernment to introduce neonatal pay and leave entitlements for working parentsBoris Johnson announces day-one statutory sick pay to tackle CoronavirusAon to merge with Willis ...
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ArticleHow will the Spring Budget 2020 affect pay and benefits?
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered the Spring Budget speech to the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 March 2020. Below is a summary of the key announcements that could impact pay and benefits strategies:National insurance contribution threshold to rise to £9,500 from April 2020National living wage projected to ...
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ArticleFrench court concludes Uber drivers should gain employee status
In a ruling made on 4 March 2020, France's Court of Cassation reclassified the contractual relationship between drivers and ride hailing organisation Uber, giving them the right to be seen not as self-employed workers, but employees.In the case, Uber argued that drivers remain free to decide whether to connect to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 27 February - 4 March 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 27 February and 4 March 2020 were: Government publishes review of implementation of IR35 off-payroll rulesKyocera commits to workplace mental health through new training courseEXCLUSIVE: British Airways aligns customer and employee experience strategiesSouth Western Railway agrees 2.6% pay increaseAlmost three-quarters of UK employees ...