News – Page 85
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ArticleHarrods, Jaguar Land Rover and AstraZeneca are named UK’s top employers
AstraZeneca, Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover are the best employers to work for in the UK, according to research by financial software, data, and media firm Bloomberg.The Bloomberg best employers UK 2016 survey of 15,000 employees in more than 1600 UK-based organisations with at least 500 staff, ranked the firms ...
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ArticleCapita to acquire Work Group's consultancy and resourcing operations
Capita is to acquire the resourcing and consultancy operations of Work Group through a trade and assets deal.Work Group’s resourcing and consultancy operations provide employer branding and marketing, including employee engagement consulting and internal communications.The deal, which follows Capita's recent acquisition of ThirtyThree, aims to bolster the offering of the ...
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ArticleExpedia and Schuh among top employers for workplace culture
Expedia, GE and Schuh are among the UK winners at the 2016 Glassdoor employees’ choice awards, receiving accolades in recognition of their workplace culture.Based on anonymous employee feedback, the organisations are ranked on the overall rating achieved over the past year on a five-point scale, five meaning the member of ...
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ArticleA quarter of employers will not hold a Christmas party for staff
A quarter (25%) of organisations will not provide their workers with a Christmas party this year, according to research by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).However, its research, which surveyed 1,800 employees, also found that 66% of respondents identify their work Christmas party as a valuable opportunity to build ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Danwood introduces holiday purchase scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Danwood has introduced holiday buying as a benefit for its 1,140 employees.The printing services organisation is offering the benefit on a voluntary or salary sacrifice basis after its 2014 employee engagement survey revealed that 69% of its staff were interested in purchasing additional holiday. Staff can now purchase up ...
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ArticlePoor work-life balance prompts 8% of new starters to leave
Almost one in 10 (8%) respondents consider moving on from a new job if it does not provide them with a suitable work-life balance, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 4,225 workers also found that 18% of respondents consider leaving a new job if they feel as though ...
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ArticleKuoni Group implements employee engagement programme
Kuoni Group has implemented an employee engagement programme as part of its employee value proposition (EVP).The travel firm introduced the programme, which is provided by Talentsmoothie, to help focus on initiatives that will deliver the most value to their employees and the organisation, improve staff engagement, attract and retain top ...
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ArticleParkdean Holidays boosts employee engagement
Holiday park operator Parkdean Holidays has reported an increase in employee engagement following the development of engagement and recognition initiatives.The organisation's 2015 employee engagement survey found that 95% of its 663 permanent members of staff classed themselves as engaged, which is a 13% increase on its 2014 results.Parkdean Holidays has ...
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Article88% would take up the offer of a company car
More than three-quarters (88%) of respondents would take up a company car if the option was offered by their employer, according to research by fleet management provider Lex Autolease.Its survey of 501 employees and 249 fleet managers also revealed that 64% of employee respondents that have a company car say ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits - Motivation and Recognition 2015
Read the articles in the Motivation and Recognition 2015 supplement by clicking the links below, or read the online version by using the links to the right under ‘Related articles’ (these articles will go live in stages during October 2015).Motivation and recognition: a round-up of case studies on boosting staff ...
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ArticleAsons Solicitors offers incentives to motivate staff
Asons Solicitors has given its 200 members of staff incentives and prizes such as a football-themed casual dress day, gifts and a raffle.The initiatives were offered as the law firm prepares to open a new legal department on 12 October, as well as to foster a competitive spirit among staff ...
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ArticleStarbucks to pay national living wage to all staff
Starbucks is to pay all of its employees the government’s national living wage, including those under the age of 25. It is also introducing a rental deposit loan scheme to help staff tackle the cost of living.From April 2016, Starbucks will increase its basic pay to £7.20 an hour for ...
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ArticleClear workplace vision is key for destination employers
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employees need to understand the overall purpose of the organisation they work for in order for that organisation to become a destination employer, according to Karen Bowes, vice president of international HR, Capital One.During her closing keynote session at Employee Benefits Live 2015, which focused on ...
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ArticleMultiple flex windows boost employee engagement
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Multiple flexible benefit plan windows help to boost employee engagement, according to Donna Nind (pictured), reward director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Ricoh Europe.As part of her presentation at Employee Benefits Live 2015, entitled ‘Strategies for boosting the take-up of flexible benefits schemes’, ...
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Article19% motivated by regular rewards
Around one in five (19%) of employees are motivated by regular workplace rewards such as weekly or monthly treats, according to research by corporate gift card provider One4all Rewards.Its Push the button report, which surveyed 1,008 UK adults, also found that benefits such as increased pension contributions, savings on travel ...
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ArticleInnocent Drinks to discuss the workforce of the future
Innocent Drinks will present the opening keynote session at Employee Benefits Live 2015 on 21 September, focusing on how employers can engage the workforce of the future.Jane Marsh, group people director at Innocent Drinks, will discuss how the organisation has created a culture of engagement among its staff.Innocent Drinks’ workplace ...
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ArticleVMware to discuss employee value propositions
Software firm VMware will discuss how employers can construct an effective employee value proposition (EVP) and the impact this can have on staff engagement, at Employee Benefits Live 2015.Ian Wright (pictured), senior manager, compensation and benefits at VMware, will also examine how an effective EVP can enhance the overall brand ...
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ArticleCheckatrade.com launches staff engagement programme
Checkatrade.com, a directory of trade services personnel, has introduced an employee engagement programme for its 208 members of staff.This is the first time the firm has implemented an employee engagement platform, which has been launched to communicate a common set of values and culture to its workforce.The programme, provided by ...
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ArticleWorld Duty Free Group to discuss staff recognition
World Duty Free Group will speak at a session focusing on how employers can enhance staff engagement through recognition schemes at Employee Benefits Live 2015.Alongside Neal Blackshire, benefits and compensation manager at McDonald’s Restaurants, World Duty Free Group’s UK reward and HR system manager, Karen Waterman, will discuss what workplace ...
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ArticleBooking.com to discuss multi-generational workforces
Online travel agency Booking.com will discuss the ageing workforce and how employers can create a reward package to suit a multi-generational workforce at Employee Benefits Live 2015.Luke Sondelski, global manager, compensation and benefits at Booking.com, will speak at a session entitled ’From Gen Y to the ageing workforce: developing effective ...