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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Entry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2023 extended
EXCLUSIVE: The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, sponsored by Aon, has been extended until midnight on Friday 10 February, in order to give HR, reward and benefits professionals another chance to enter and win recognition for their achievements.Those organisations that have already submitted entries can use this time ...
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ArticleAlzheimer’s Society accredited as menopause friendly employer
Charity organisation Alzheimer’s Society has been recognised as a menopause friendly employer by the Menopause Friendly Accreditation independent panel.Employers seeking accreditation show evidence of effective menopause support within their culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities and evaluation. Employers must put in place policies, training and awareness protocols for all ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance signs Armed Forces Covenant
Insurance firm RSA Insurance has become a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to create an environment where staff who serve, have served or have serving family members are understood, treated fairly and supported.The covenant is a government-backed scheme that advocates for the needs of the armed forces community. ...
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ArticleFNZ recruits group chief people officer
Global wealth management platform FNZ has appointed Renata Mrazova (pictured) as group chief people officer, based in Prague.Mrazova will be part of the global leadership team and will focus on developing FNZ’s long-term people strategy, ensuring that it continues to build the structure, talent and capabilities needed.She was previously group ...
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ArticleLinklaters reports 5.1% mean ethnicity pay gap
Law firm Linklaters has revealed that its mean ethnicity pay gap for 2022 was 5.1%, which was a small decrease from 6.4% in 2021.The employer's median ethnicity pay gap moved from -27.2% to -22.4% last year. Its mean ethnicity bonus gap slightly narrowed, from 22.9% in 2021 to 22.6% in ...
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ArticleMars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employers
Food manufacturer Mars UK, telecommunications business Virgin Media O2 and global data solutions employer Telus International have ranked as the top three most flexible large employers in the world for 2023.The Flexa100 report, carried out by flexible workplace search engine Flexa Careers, analysed the employee benefits, working hours and working ...
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ArticleIdeal launches employee engagement strategy
Brighton-based smart buildings technology business Ideal has introduced an employee engagement and happiness programme for its 60 members of staff.Run by The Happiness Index, the digital platform was designed to boost people strategy by improving performance and cultural health. Ideal employees can access more than 20 pre-built neuroscience-backed surveys, which ...
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ArticleNorthern hires new people director
Train operator Northern has appointed former Marks and Spencer executive Lisa Leighton (pictured) as its people director, as of this month.Leighton will be responsible for relations and recruitment for the operator’s 7,000 employees based across the North of England, including drivers, conductors, engineers, customer service and support staff. She will ...
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ArticlePRS for Music reports 14.5% mean gender pay gap
Image credit: Andi SmallwoodMusic copyright collective PRS for Music has published its second gender and ethnicity pay gap report, revealing that its mean gender pay gap for 2022 was 14.5%.This widened from 10.6% in 2021, while its median gender pay gap for 2022 was 20.3%, having narrowed from 25.3% the ...
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ArticleGovernment rejects proposed menopause leave pilot
The government has published its response to the Women and Equalities Committee's report on menopause and the workplace, which included recommendations regarding a dedicated menopause leave pilot.It outright rejected five of the Committee’s recommendations, including to consult on making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, and to ...
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ArticleSaga promotes Roisin Mackenzie to chief people officer
Saga has prompted Roisin Mackenzie (pictured) from people director, reward and engagement, to chief people officer.Mackenzie succeeded Jane Storm, who accepted a role as group people director with Easyjet.Mackenzie has been with the business for 15 years, and in her new role will continue to develop Saga’s people strategy.In her ...
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ArticleMinistry of Justice reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has revealed that its mean gender pay gap for 2022 was 5.9%.This figure was the same as the previous year, up from 5.8% in 2020, but its median gender pay gap fell to 11.4%, from 13.6% in 2021 and 15.6% the year before. Female MOJ ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 13 - 19 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 - 19 January 2023 were: Government launches holiday pay consultationPetrofac Repsol staff accept 20.2% pay increaseAldi raises warehouse staff payPepsiCo and Pfizer named Top UK Employers 2023Busy Bees Nurseries enhances family leave benefits55% of UK staff want more reward and recognition ...
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ArticleNetflix searches the skies for private jet flight attendant
Something for the weekend: Streaming service Netflix has started the quest to find a high-flying individual to become its primary flight attendant, joining the aviation department in San Jose, California.Listed on the business’ website, the role of flight attendant on a super midsize jet requires someone who can demonstrate a ...
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ArticleNRMA Group to continue pension contributions during unpaid parental leave
Australian employer National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA) Group has agreed to pay superannuation on the unpaid portion of parental leave as part of its aim to close the gender pay gap for females.The superannuation payment, a type of pension plan in Australia, will increase by an average of $5,600 ...
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ArticleForbes promotes Ali Intres to chief human resources officer
Global media business Forbes has promoted Ali Intres (pictured) to the position of chief human resources officer, reporting to chief executive officer Mike Federle.Intres will lead the firm’s HR organisation globally, encompassing recruitment, training and development, benefits administration, HR systems, culture and inclusion, and more.She joined Forbes as senior vice ...
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ArticlePepsiCo and Pfizer named Top UK Employers 2023
Image credit: 8ED8 / Shutterstock.comFood and drink manufacturer PepsiCo UK and pharmaceutical firm Pfizer UK have made the Top UK Employers list for 2023.The Top Employers Institute compiled the list by reviewing HR policies and people practices across organisations around the world, including 99 UK organisations.In order to achieve certification, ...
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ArticleNTT Data UK and Ireland appoints vice president of DEI
Business consulting and IT services firm NTT Data UK and Ireland has appointed Clare Stephens as its new vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).Driving forward all of NTT Data’s DEI campaigns and initiatives, Stephens will build on the momentum of the existing programmes, as well as create new ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 January - 12 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 January - 12 January 2023 were: Ann Summers reports 35.2% mean gender pay gapMastercard and Google rank among best workplaces for 2023Halo Trust introduces employee engagement and happiness tool Taylor Swift's feline friend earns £81.6 million as animal influencerSantander Consumer UK ...
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ArticleSadler’s Wells reports 12.46% mean gender pay gap
Image credit: cktravels.com / Shutterstock.comLondon-based performing arts theatre Sadler’s Wells has reported a 12.46% gender pay gap for 2022.Its median gender pay gap last year was 17.02%, with women’s median hourly pay being 17% lower than men’s. Women’s mean hourly pay was 12.5% lower than men’s.Almost two-thirds (61%) of the ...