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ArticleThree in 10 expatriate employees say wages have a positive impact on wellbeing
Approximately three in 10 (28%) expatriate employees have found that wage levels have a positive impact on their wellbeing, according to research by global healthcare provider Aetna International.The international workforce wellbeing survey 2019, which canvassed the views of 2,000 expat employees across 10 countries, further found that 21% believe that ...
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide Group appoints Robertson
Logistics organisation Europa Worldwide Group, which employs 900 staff, has appointed Elaine Robertson (pictured, right) as its new head of HR.In this role, Robertson and her three-person team will be responsible for HR planning and policy, employee wellbeing, compensation, employee engagement and communications, as well as staff events.Robertson has been ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer promotes Rees
Retail organisation Marks and Spencer has promoted Joanne Rees from head of reward to head of people strategy and planning.Rees has been employed at Marks and Spencer for the past two years, and starts her new position this month (August 2019).Previously, Rees was management consultant at PA Consulting Group, reward ...
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ArticleEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust hires Leahy
The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has hired Sean Leahy as its new executive director of people and culture.Starting in August 2019, Leahy’s areas of responsibility at EPUT include HR, organisational development, workforce planning, medical staffing and payroll. Other departments that also fall under his remit are communications, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 8-14 August 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 and 14 August 2019 were: Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall search for senior HR adviserCourt of Appeal dismisses holiday pay case in support of teacherHSBC completes pension longevity swap transaction worth £7 billionGatwick Airport to introduce bus service ...
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ArticleEmployees cite convenient location and flexibility as top workplace benefits
Employees value having a convenient office location (75%) and flexible working hours (71%) as their top workplace benefits, according to research by YouGov.Its Success in the modern workplace report, which surveyed 2,027 employees, 1,029 employers and 976 retirees aged 50 or over, further found that 62% of employees value the ...
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ArticleThink tank proposes increases to wages and annual leave to boost UK’s productivity
Image credit: NEFBritish think tank the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has proposed that minimum wages and statutory paid holiday entitlement be increased in order to improve the UK’s productivity.The Time for demand: Boosting productivity with public investment, minimum wages and paid holiday report, published in August 2019, suggested that bolstering ...
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ArticleGatwick Airport to introduce bus service for 20,000 on-site employees
West Sussex-based Gatwick Airport has announced that it will be introducing a new shared bus service for the 20,000 individuals working on-site, 2,500 of whom are employed directly by the airport itself, to provide a more cost-effective, stress-free and sustainable commute.The new bus service, provided by Zeelo, has been designed ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Rightio launches new benefits platform for 130 staff
EXCLUSIVE: Plumbing and electrical services organisation Rightio has launched a new benefits platform for its 130 UK-based employees.The platform, provided by Xexec, was implemented on 1 July 2019 with the aim of offering additional value to Rightio’s employees, which include on-the-road engineers and call centre staff.The new platform, which is ...
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ArticlePrince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall search for senior HR adviser
Something for the weekend: Seasoned HR professionals are being given the opportunity to become reward royalty with the latest job posting from St James’s Palace.The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on the hunt for a senior HR adviser to join their household on a fixed term contract ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 1-7 August 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 and 7 August 2019 were: Towie stars boycott ITV summer party in pay disputeBritish American Tobacco completes pension buy-in transaction worth £3.4bnHalf of employees suffer workplace stress and anxiety during summerDepartment of Health and Social Care to consult on changes ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 25-31 July 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 and 31 July 2019 were: Government approves extended redundancy protections for pregnant womenGymshark sees 91% of staff log on to benefits platform since October 2016EY, London City Airport and Schroders sign up to new Good Work StandardFacebook group advertises leaving ...
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ArticleGymshark sees 91% of staff log on to benefits platform since October 2016
As of July 2019, online fitness clothing and accessories retailer Gymshark has seen 91% of its 300 UK-based employees log on to its employee benefits platform since its launch.The Birmingham-based organisation partnered with Perkbox in October 2016 to launch the platform, aligning with Gymshark’s commitment to focus on employee wellbeing.The ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 43% of UK managers do not have the tools to effectively recognise staff
EXCLUSIVE: More than two-fifths (43%) of UK managers stated that their organisation has not provided them with the tools and understanding to recognise staff effectively, according to research by Reward Gateway.Its survey of 500 UK employees also found that 68% of UK managers agreed that their bosses could do more ...
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ArticleCulina Group employees have spent £600,000 on retail discounts since 2016
Warehouse, distribution and transport organisation Culina Group has seen its 7,000 UK and Ireland-based employees spend more than £600,000 on retail discounts via its employee benefits platform since February 2016.The organisation originally launched the platform in February 2016, in partnership with Personal Group, in order to boost motivation and engagement ...
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ArticleThree-fifths cite attracting and retaining talent as top objective for 2019
Almost three-fifths (56%) of employers cite attracting and retaining talent as the top objective for their benefits strategy in 2019, compared to 82% in 2018, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Innovation generation: The big HR tech disconnect 2019/20 report, which surveyed 380 global HR and reward professionals with ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to introducing new benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to organisations implementing new benefits, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, which surveyed 290 HR decision-makers and was published in May 2019, found that budget (86%) and time (40%) continue to stand as the largest barriers to implementing new benefits, having ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 18-24 July 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 and 24 July 2019 were: Government to consider neonatal leave and pay within parental leave consultationEXCLUSIVE: Action for Children launches new employee benefits platformEXCLUSIVE: Elsevier hosts wellbeing day for 700 Oxford-based staffBEIS to consult on workplace protections and flexible working ...
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ArticleMonica Franco-Santos: Employers should look beyond traditional benefits to retain staff
Most UK organisations offer their employees a wide variety of benefits as part of their remuneration packages. Commonly offered benefits include insurance plans, for example, health, dental, life insurances, wellness and flexible working programmes, annual leave and pension schemes. Traditionally, the key role of benefits has been to improve retention ...
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ArticleLeicester Tigers promotes Johnson
Rugby union club Leicester Tigers has promoted Matt Johnson to head of HR.Johnson has been employed by the Leicester Tigers for the past 10 years and is based at its training facility. Previously, he worked with the team's players as an applied sports scientist and strength and conditioning coach.In his ...