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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 24-30 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 and 30 January 2019 were: PKF Cooper Parry named 2018's Employee engagement company of the yearSongs by The Beatles most likely to help employees beat the January bluesEXCLUSIVE: Siemens to discuss future-focused reward at Employee Benefits Connect Government to consult ...
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ArticleThree-quarters of employees want a more tailored benefits package
Approximately three-quarters (73%) of employees want a more tailored benefits package, according to research by build-to-rent organisation Get Living.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 48% of respondents would leave their current job for one with better perks, while 7% are willing to take a pay cut in ...
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ArticleCoffin Mew to introduce new employee proposition for 220 staff
Regional law firm Coffin Mew is to introduce a range of new employee benefits and workplace initiatives from April 2019 as part of its talent attraction and retention strategy.The new proposition, which is particularly focused on tackling gender equality and agile working, has been designed to align with the firm's ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Siemens to discuss future-focused reward at Employee Benefits Connect
EXCLUSIVE: Heike Avramovic, head of reward and policy at global technology organisation Siemens, will share insights on how the organisation has tailored its reward approach to accommodate the future of work at Employee Benefits Connect 2019.The session, titled 'Rethinking rewards for the future of work', will form part of the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 17-23 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 and 23 January 2019 were: Havas opens wellness lounge for 2,000 London-based employeesFarnell Clarke to launch six-hour working days and unlimited holidayNomura International and Adidas UK named Britain's healthiest workplacesAccenture and Transport for London recognised as top workplaces for maternity ...
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ArticleStobart Energy appoints Stephens
UK biomass fuel provider Stobart Energy has appointed Sara Stephens as its head of people.In this newly created role, Stephens will implement structures to help the organisation deliver on its strategic goals, while keeping employees at the heart of the business. This is to align with Stobart Energy's commitment to ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2019 entries given final deadline extension
HR, reward and benefits professionals now have a final chance to put their organisations forward for recognition at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019, following a final deadline extension to Wednesday 23 January 2019 at 5pm.The annual Employee Benefits Awards, in association with Aon, recognise innovation and best practice in the ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Looking beyond traditional pay and benefits
As our Total Reward Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.There is no doubt that a clear and comprehensive reward strategy can have a significant positive ...
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ArticleAdidas, Nestle and Schneider Electric recognised on 2019's gender equality index
Sports retailer Adidas (pictured), food manufacturer Nestle, energy management business Schneider Electric and financial organisation Zurich Insurance are among the employers that have been recognised in 2019's Gender Equality Index, compiled by global information and technology firm Bloomberg.The 2019 index recognises and celebrates 230 international employers across 36 countries for ...
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ArticlePoll: Around a third cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their 2019 benefits strategy
Employee Benefits poll: Around a third (30%) of respondents cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their organisation's benefits strategy in 2019.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 76 responses, also found that 22% of reward and benefits professionals will be focusing on employee engagement for 2019, while ...
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ArticleAround two-thirds say contributory pension schemes are their most valued benefit
Around two-thirds (62%) of respondents state that a contributory pension scheme is one of their top five most valued benefits, according to research by global advisory and brokering organisation Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that respondents most valued health insurance (43%), life insurance (40%), critical ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 10-16 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 and 16 January 2019 were: Tesco rolls out subsidised gym membership benefit to 300,000 UK staffFrontier Airlines awards 53% across-the-board pay increaseBradford-based accounts manager admits workplace pension offencesUK takes 10th place in global rankings for workplace happinessCIMB offers six months' ...
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ArticleDeloitte hires Maund
Professional services organisation Deloitte has hired Giles Maund as total reward manager.Maund has more than eight years of reward experience in various industries, including financial services, legal, accounting, and oil and gas. His competencies include analysis and modelling of pay bands and pay ranges.He joins Deloitte from banking organisation Barclays, ...
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ArticleSainsbury's promotes Stean
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has promoted Alex Stean to the position of senior reward manager.Stean, who has worked for the organisation for 10 years, moves into the role after holding the title of group reward manager since March 2018.She started her career at Sainsbury's in January 2009 as reward and HR ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 3-9 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 and 9 January 2019 were: Arriva Durham County bus drivers set to strike after rejecting pay offerEXCLUSIVE: Three launches online financial education for 4,600 staffAverage salaries in the UK increased by 7.6% over 2018HSBC gender pay gap increased to 61% ...
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ArticleFinal deadline drawing near for Employee Benefits Awards 2019
Time is running out to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2019, with the extended entry deadline of Monday 14 January 2019 fast approaching.The categories available for entry cover various topics, including engagement, healthcare and wellbeing, mental health strategy, motivation and communication.Awards that focus on engagement in the workplace include Best ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2019 entry deadline extended
It is not too late for benefits, HR and reward professionals to enter Employee Benefits Awards 2019, as the entry deadline has now been extended to Monday 14 January 2019.The annual Employee Benefits Awards, in association with Aon, recognise innovation and best practice in the industry and celebrate the benefits ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 13-19 December 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 and 19 December 2018 were: Government announces workplace reforms to protect rights of modern workforceEXCLUSIVE: Mace hosts wellbeing week for 6,300 global staffMidlands-based Two Sisters staff awarded 9.3% pay riseEXCLUSIVE: Michael Caines MBE and Uber to speak at Employee Benefits ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Michael Caines MBE and Uber to speak at Employee Benefits Connect 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity chef Michael Caines MBE (pictured) will deliver the closing keynote address on leadership at Employee Benefits Connect 2019, while Raashi Sikka of Uber will open the event with a discussion about how technology is changing the face of diversity and inclusion.Wrapping up the conference programme on Wednesday 27 ...
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ArticleEntry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2019 fast approaching
Time is running out for employers looking to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2019, with the deadline of 21 December fast approaching.Now in its 17th year, the Employee Benefits Awards offers organisations the opportunity to showcase the significant contribution they are making through their benefits strategies.The 19 available categories span ...