All Pay strategy articles – Page 11
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Article34% of HR decision makers are satisfied with their salary
Just one-third (34%) of HR decision makers are satisfied with their salary, according to research by HR software provider Ciphr.Its survey of 300 HR decision makers found that 44% of respondents said they have a good work-life balance and 37% believe their organisation fully supports employees’ mental health and wellbeing.More ...
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ArticleHealthcare assistants in North and South Tees accept pay offer
Healthcare assistants employed by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have accepted an offer regarding their pay grading and back pay.The workers, who are members of union Unison, are based at University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool, James Cook ...
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ArticleWirral University Hospital Trust staff strike over pay
Healthcare workers employed by Wirral University Hospital Trust have begun strike action today (Monday 1 July) in a long-running dispute over pay.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, work as recovery theatre practitioners and care for patients recovering from serious operations. They are based at Arrowe Park Hospital ...
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ArticleHays implements one week of paid carer’s leave
Recruitment firm Hays has introduced one week of paid carer’s leave in order to support its staff across the UK and Ireland who have caring responsibilities.The paid leave can be taken as one week, or flexibly as half or full days. All staff, regardless of their length of service, are ...
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ArticleTikTok video shows jobs dogs would be qualified for
Something for the weekend: Have you ever (jokingly) thought your dog wasn’t pulling its weight around the house, and wondered what job it would actually be qualified to do?TikTok user @MyBrownNewfies, the owner of a couple of Newfoundlands and a Corgi, created a video of all of the jobs that ...
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ArticleTaylors Poultry Services wins appeal in travel time minimum wage case
An employment appeal tribunal (EAT) has ruled that Taylors Poultry Services, which provides labour to farms, did not have to pay workers the national minimum wage while they were travelling to work. The organisation, which employs workers on zero-hours contracts to work on poultry farms, provides minibuses ...
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ArticleBarts NHS Trust facilities staff receive special leave equivalent to payment
Credit: Kam Hus / Shutterstock.comNearly 700 employees at Barts NHS Trust have received ‘special leave’ to the equivalent value of a Covid-19 lump sum payment to which other NHS employees were entitled.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, work as porters, cleaners and facilities at the trust. During ...
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ArticleJunior doctors take part in further strike over pay dispute
Junior doctors have begun their 11th round of strikes in England today following a long-running pay dispute.The latest strike, which saw junior doctors walk out of all services, started at 7am and is set to last until 7am on 2 July. Senior doctors will be providing cover, while NHS England ...
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ArticleAllan Brothers becomes living wage employer
Berwick-upon-Tweed manufacturing organisation Allan Brothers has become a living wage employer as part of its commitment to improving working conditions and staff development.As a result, all employees will be guaranteed a minimum income of £12 an hour which, based on a 38-hour week, equates to £23,712 a year. This is ...
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ArticleGames Workshop awards employees bonus payment
Warhammer figurine maker Games Workshop has awarded more than £18 million in bonus cash payments to its employees after it reported a strong year of sales and profits.The Nottingham-based organisation has distributed the money on an equal basis to each member of staff in recognition of their contribution to its ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 14 - 20 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 14 - 20 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Exclusive: Co-op wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2024Morrisons warehouse workers accept new pensions, pay and conditionsWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024?Marks and Spencer introduces caring guide for employeesTribunal finds Scottish ...
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ArticleWorkers employed by Edinburgh Airport accept 6.8% pay increase
Credit: Serge Cornu / Shutterstock.comA total of 275 workers employed by Edinburgh Airport have accepted a 6.8% increase for their shift pay following negotiations.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, deal directly with passengers in airport security, terminal operations, search areas and process them for flights, as well ...
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ArticleMedian pay increase remains at 5% in three months to April 2024
The median pay increase across the UK economy has remained at 5% in the three months to April 2024, according to the latest analysis by Incomes Data Research (IDR).The research organisation analysed a sample of 159 pay awards effective between 1 February and 30 April 2024, covering more than 1.3 ...
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ArticleSpecialists, associate specialists and specialty doctors accept pay offer
Specialists, associate specialists and specialty (SAS) doctors have accepted an improved pay offer from the government, following months of negotiations.The doctors, who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA), will see a basic rise of between 6.1 and 9.22% of their current pay, which is equivalent to a 10.4% ...
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ArticleMorrisons warehouse workers accept new pensions, pay and conditions
Hundreds of Morrisons' warehouse and logistics employees based in Cheshire and Yorkshire have accepted new terms related to their pensions, pay and working conditions, from 1 July.The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, will see a 9% increase on all rates of pay including weekend incentive premiums and ...
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ArticleDanish men’s football team signs pay deal that supports female players
The Danish men’s national football team has signed a four-year pay agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that also supports the women’s team.The agreement, which was arranged with Danish player union Spillerforeningen, will come into effect after this year’s UEFA Euro championships. It will see male and female players ...
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ArticleBuilding and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council agrees to one-year pay deal
The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC), managed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has agreed to a one-year pay deal over the next year for builders.The deal, which was also agreed with trade union Unite, includes a 4% wage rate increase, one extra day of holiday, ...
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ArticleTribunal finds Scottish teacher with menopause symptoms was unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found that Scottish teacher whose menopause symptoms worsened during a dispute about moving to a different school was unfairly dismissed.Allison Shearer had worked at the Clydesdale Secondary Support Base between 2015 and 2022, teaching English, maths and health and wellbeing. She was taking prescribed medication for ...
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ArticleWates Group enhances paternity leave and carers leave policies
Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has enhanced its paternity and partner leave and carers leave policies, effective immediately.Following employee feedback, the group has increased its fully-paid paternity leave provision from eight weeks to 12 in order to reinforce its commitment to supporting its staff and their families.Employees ...
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ArticleDesignMyNight searches for dog menu tester
Something for the weekend: Discovery and booking platform DesignMyNight has begun its search for a dog menu tester at several London venues.The chosen pooch and two human companions will receive a selection of incredible dog-friendly experiences across London, worth a total of £2,000. This includes two luxury stays at The ...