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ArticleProvision of workplace perks has increased by 160% over four years
The number of workplace perks being offered by employers has increased by more than 160% in the last four years, according to research by job listing site Indeed.Indeed analysed the job postings hosted on its platform spanning from mid-2015 to mid-2019, and also found that food-related perks were the most ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 16-22 January 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 and 22 January 2020 were: Aldi increases minimum pay for 33,000 employees to exceed real living wageSeven in 10 employees would move jobs for a better mental health policyThree-fifths of employers do not have an actively managed wellbeing programmeHyatt Hotels ...
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ArticleSausage dog shows owner that diversity and inclusion breeds better engagement
Something for the weekend: Despite his short legs, sausage dog Archie has squeezed through the tight talent pipeline and taken on his dream role as a sheepdog. Archie, who lives on a farm in Molong in New South Wales, has long been starstruck by the exciting lifestyle of sheepdogs. His ...
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ArticleEntry deadline extended for Employee Benefits Awards 2020
It is not too late for HR and reward professionals and their teams to submit entries and be in with a chance of winning a coveted trophy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2020, as due to popular demand, the deadline has been extended to 31 January 2020.The categories at the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 9-15 January 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 January and 15 January 2020 were: Prince Harry could earn £40,684 based on current skills and experienceNationwide Building Society pilots return-to-work coaching programme for new mothersGreggs awards bonuses of £300 to 19,000 employees following 2019 profitsPensions Schemes Bill introduced to ...
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ArticleFlorida theme park tester job gets 48,882 applicants in two weeks
Something for the weekend: UK-based independent Florida specialist, Ocean Florida, is giving one jet-setter the chance to travel around the sunshine state, checking out theme parks. If an all-expenses paid trip to Disney World is not quite good enough, the successful candidate will also be paid £3,000 for the three-week ...
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ArticleNationwide pilots summer hours programme and invests $160 million in benefits
US-based Fortune 100 insurance organisation Nationwide has announced a $160 million (£123 million) investment to enhance its benefits and compensation package for its 30,000 employees. On 13 January 2020, the organisation announced its commitment to a five-year investment programme, including building a 'summer Friday' pilot program, giving employees the option ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2020 entry deadline fast approaching
Time is running out to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2020, as the entry deadline of 17 January is fast approaching. The Employee Benefits Awards, now entering its 18th year, offers organisations an exciting chance to showcase the significant efforts they are demonstrating through their benefits and people strategies. New ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 2-8 January 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 January and 8 January 2020 were: National living wage set to increase by 6.2% in April 202011,000 retirees to lose £70 of state pension per week from April 2020Starbucks launches mental wellbeing app for 291,000 employees globallyAmerican Golf launches points-based ...
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Baringa Partners hires Ian Willets as Head of Reward
Culture award-winning management consultancy Baringa Partners has hired Iain Willetts as its new Head of Reward Willetts has previous experience in senior reward roles across the full reward function, working on a permanent and interim basis, across sectors such as Professional Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology. Prior to his appointment, ...
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ArticleHalf of British employees favour January rewards above Christmas perks
Almost half (49%) of British workers would be open to receiving a reward in January instead of Christmas, while one in five (21%) would definitely prefer this arrangement, according to research by staff incentives and reward provider, Virgin Incentives.The research, conducted in December 2019 among 2,000 British employees, also found ...
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ArticlePIB Group acquires employee benefits division of Sanlam Wealth Planning
Insurance intermediary organisation PIB Group (PIB) has reinforced its employee benefits package through the acquisition of Sanlam Wealth Planning UK's employee benefits division. Sanlam Employee Benefits will transfer and trade under the PIB brand, lead by David Skinner, managing director, employee benefits at PIB.PIB group, which has over 1,200 employees ...
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ArticleThe benefits offered by Johnson and Johnson
The benefits offered by Johnson and Johnson for UK employees:PensionA defined benefit (DB) pension scheme is offered to all UK employeesHealthcare and wellbeingHealth assessments.Access to a virtual GP, including unlimited consultations, a choice of GP and repeat prescriptions with free delivery.Flu vaccinations for all employees.Group income protection.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).Employee ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 12-18 December 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 December and 18 December 2019 were: St John Properties pays 198 employees $10 million bonusJohnson and Johnson and Adidas UK named Britain’s healthiest workplacesNewcross Healthcare rolls out flexible pay benefit to 8,000 health workersEXCLUSIVE: 5% of employees are affected by ...
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ArticleLegoland recruits master model builder for full-time role
Something for the weekend: Merlin Entertainments, which owns theme park Legoland, is looking to recruit a master model builder at its new site in Milpitas, California in spring 2020.The children’s favourite brick building theme park is opening up a new site within The Great Mall of the Bay Area, and ...
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ArticleCalifornia court rules case for reclassification of Uber drivers premature
The District Court of the Northern District of California has declined to order ride-hailing organisation Uber to treat its drivers as employees, but has further refused to entirely dismiss the claims, leaving open an opportunity for further consideration.The case, Colopy v Uber Technologies, concerns Thomas Calopy, who worked as an ...
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ArticleCIPHR acquires Payroll Business Solutions
UK HR software provider CIPHR has acquired its long-term strategic software partner, Payroll Business Solutions (PBS), it announced on 16 December 2019. PBS, which has 20 members of staff, predominately payroll specialists, will join CIPHR's 130 employees, including service desk staff, software developers, project delivery staff, consultants and training specialists, ...
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ArticleBritish Airways and Nesta to headline Employee Benefits Connect 2020
Air travel organisation British Airways and innovation foundation Nesta will deliver the two keynote sessions at Employee Benefits Connect 2020.Ksenia Zheltoukhova, director of research operations, research, analysis and policy at Nesta, will be opening the future-focused event with a session titled 'Empowering workers to navigate their way to the jobs ...
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ArticleMRL Consulting Group boosts retention and productivity with four-day week
International recruitment firm MRL Consulting Group has seen 95% staff retention since piloting a four-day working week.The six-month trial for all 54 employees, which began in March 2019, was put in place by David Stone (pictured), chief executive officer at MRL, who wanted to increase employees’ productivity and drive them ...