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ArticleCisco, Salesforce and SAS recognised among UK’s Best workplaces in tech 2019
Adobe, Cisco (pictured), Indeed, Kronos, Salesforce, SAS and Workday are among the technology organisations recognised in the UK’s Best workplaces in tech 2019 report, compiled by Great Place to Work.The Best workplaces in tech report highlights the technology organisations that featured on Great Place to Work’s UK’s Best workplaces 2019 ...
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ArticleAsda searches for purrfect cat actor to star in Christmas advert
Image credit: Mark CornellSomething for the weekend: Retail organisation Asda is on the hunt for a talented cat actor to star in its upcoming Christmas advert, fulfilling the dramatic role of 'Mr Grumbles'.The war for the most heart-warming Christmas advert is on yet again, and retailer Asda is not kitten ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 5-11 September 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 and 11 September 2019 were: Thérèse Coffey appointed secretary of state for work and pensionsPots and Co seeks part-time pudding taster for work-from-home roleGeisinger launches paid parental leave for 32,000 staffDefined benefit pension deficit increases to £340 billion as at ...
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ArticleWright starts at Westfield Health
Health and wellbeing provider Westfield Health has appointed Becky Wright as its new chief people officer.Wright, who has more than 10 years’ experience in HR and organisational development, specialises in managing business change while focusing on people and workplace culture.In her new role, Wright will look to take action around ...
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ArticlePots and Co seeks part-time pudding taster for work-from-home role
Image credit: @pots_and_coSomething for the weekend: Luxury dessert organisation Pots and Co is seeking a part-time pudding taster to offer feedback on its chocolate and fruit-filled delicacies for a wage of £15 an hour.Pots and Co posted the job advertisement on its LinkedIn page, asking for sweet-toothed dessert lovers to ...
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ArticleVodafone hires Chanrai
Telecommunications organisation Vodafone has hired Kaammini Chanrai as its new UK diversity and inclusion manager.Chanrai has experience as a project manager and has led organisational transformation work in both the charity sector and local government. She is passionate about equality and women’s rights.Previously, Chanrai worked as gender research and policy ...
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ArticleCrowhurst joins Roche
Nebel Crowhurst has joined pharmaceutical business Roche, as the organisation’s new director of HR and communications.Crowhurst focuses on delivering business results through people experience and has a passion for transformational entrepreneurial environments.Previously, Crowhurst worked at retailer River Island, initially as the organisation’s head of talent, HR and then as head ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 29 August-4 September 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 August and 4 September 2019 were: Delta Air Lines awards 4% pay increase for 80,000 global staffDepartment for Education to increase teacher starting salary and pension contributionsDeloitte doubles paid parental leave for non-birth parentsZappos.com launches music-based wellbeing programmeUK-based Ryanair pilots ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths of UK staff would leave their current job for better work-life balance
Approximately two-fifths (39%) of respondents cite achieving better work-life balance as the main reason to leave their existing job, according to research by Robert Half UK.The survey of 2,000 office-based staff in the UK also found that employees would leave their current positions in order to gain higher remuneration (38%), ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Twitter to deliver opening keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Bruce Daisley (pictured), vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at global social media organisation Twitter, will deliver the opening keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2019, speaking on employee motivation.Daisley’s presentation, titled ‘Bringing happiness into the workplace, will open the two-day event’s conference agenda on Tuesday 1 ...
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Three-fifths of UK employees do not receive time off to volunteer
More than three-fifths (63%) of UK employees do not receive any paid days off from their employer in order to volunteer, according to research by employee experience organisation Perkbox.The survey of 1,342 UK individuals also found that 16% of employees receive one day off work per year to complete volunteering ...
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ArticleUK-based Ryanair pilots undertake three-day strike
UK-based pilots employed by airline Ryanair who are members of The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa), are undertaking three days of strike action, starting today (Monday 2 September 2019).Balpa members employed by Ryanair were balloted in August 2019 with regards to industrial action; based on a 72% turnout, 80% voted ...
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ArticleMcBride-Morse joins Suddath
Global transportation, relocation and logistics business Suddath has hired Heather McBride-Morse as its new chief people officer.McBride-Morse, who has 20 years of industry experience, specialises in helping organisations to grow, both organically and via mergers and acquisitions, and in creating top-tier employee experiences.She will be replacing Elizabeth Spradley, who is ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid compares benefits
I am beginning to think there is a sign above my head that says ‘Can I help you?’ yet really I don’t want to help anyone at all.First up is the legal director, Nigel. He wants me to look at the employment contracts of an acquisition we’ve just made. What ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 22-28 August 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 22 and 28 August 2019 were: Tesco becomes first CIPD-accredited People Development PartnerTPR used auto-enrolment enforcement powers 23,409 times in Q2Friends superfan could earn $1,000 for watching 60 episodes as show turns 25Compass staff at Blackpool NHS hospitals conduct two-day strike ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live to explore inclusion, mental health and communication
Employee Benefits Live 2019, which will take place at the ExCeL London on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October, will play host to speakers on a wide range of topics, including mental health, building an inclusive culture and creating effective benefits communications.On the subject of diversity and inclusion, Marc McKenna-Coles, ...
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ArticleTesco becomes first CIPD-accredited People Development Partner
Retailer Tesco is the first business to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as part of its new People Development Partner initiative.The scheme, launched in August 2019, recognises employers that commit to continually raising the level of expertise and influence that their people team has, ...
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ArticlePoll: 33% feel Good Work Standard will lead to staff being better paid
Employee Benefits poll: A third (33%) of Employee Benefits readers believe that the Good Work Standard, an employment benchmark introduced by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (pictured), will lead to more employees being paid the voluntary London living wage rate, currently set at £10.55 an hour.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 15-21 August 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 and 21 August 2019 were: Merseyside-based Matalan warehouse staff strike in pay disputeLondon Ambulance Service NHS Trust increases pay for ambulance crew and traineesEXCLUSIVE: Hero acquires mental health organisation The Balanced YouFour-fifths of UK employees state poor mental wellbeing impacts ...
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ArticleFriends superfan could earn $1,000 for watching 60 episodes as show turns 25
Something for the weekend: Telecommunications organisation FrontierBundles.com is offering the perfect side hustle for fans of the iconic TV show Friends. A lucky viewer who loves Joey, Rachel, Monica, Ross, Phoebe and Chandler could receive $1,000 (£823.20) for watching 25 hours’ worth of episodes, in celebration of the show’s 25th ...