All Pay strategy articles – Page 98
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ArticlePWC working class staff receive 12.1% less pay
PWC has revealed in its 2021 diversity report that its staff from a working class background, including partners, typically received 12.1% less pay than other colleagues.This is the first time the accounting firm's diversity report has published comprehensive pay gap data on socio-economic background and disability. The report also looks ...
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ArticleResearch reveals gender pension divide
New data has revealed that nearly two-thirds of male workers (64%) are confident they will retire at the age they intend to, compared to one in two (53%) females.Insurance and financial services organisation Canada Life surveyed UK 4,001 working adults who had received advice from a professional adviser and found ...
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ArticleLancaster University staff plan strikes in pension row
Lancaster University employee strikes are reportedly “inevitable” amid an ongoing dispute over pension cut plans.Last month (August), the University and College Union (UCU) emailed more than 50,000 members in Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) institutions inviting them to a meeting to outline their preparation to ballot and take part in industrial ...
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: National insurance rise causes concern among employers
Given the sizable budget deficit and the demands of the NHS and social care, it will be no surprise to many that taxes are set to increase with the new 1.25% health and social care levy. However, the timing and nature of the rise has rightly caused grave concern among ...
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ArticleGender pay gap advice published before deadline
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has published new gender pay gap advice in conjunction with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on measures organisations should be taking to address pay inequality.The Institute stressed that women were hit worst by the pandemic, citing research showing they were more likely to work ...
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ArticleMorrisons to slash sick pay for unvaccinated workers
Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced that it plans to reduce sick pay for unvaccinated employees in the hope that it will encourage more people to get the jab.According to the retailer, it also expects to save money by changing its policy from next month (October), although the wage reduction will ...
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Article366,000 jobs advertised without salary information
Nearly four in 10 UK vacancies - equating to more than 366,000 roles - are advertised without salary information, according to new research from job search engine Adzuna.The study analysed 1.9 million UK jobs advertised during the first half of 2021 and 2020 to find out which sectors offer the ...
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ArticlePoll: 90% of employers plan or consider staff pay rise
Employee Benefits poll: Nine out of 10 organisations are either planning to give staff a pay rise in 2022 or are considering the option.According to Employee Benefits' latest research, 43% of employers confirmed they will boost staff pay next year, while another 47% said the strategy was under consideration.Just 7% ...
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Article71a gives staff pay rise after national insurance hike
Gloucestershire, UK-based digital marketing business 71a has announced it will give its entire workforce a pay rise following the news that national insurance (NI) will increase by 1.25% next April.Edward Newman, who founded the start-up in 2019, promised his six full-time members of staff a pay augmentation next April in ...
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ArticleCosta Coffee gives staff 5% pay rise
Coffee chain Costa Coffee has announced a 5% pay rise for its 14,500 staff working at its business-owned UK stores.The organisation, which owns 1,500 stores in the UK, while another 1,200 stores are franchise-owned, has awarded employees with this as a way to thank them for their hard work during ...
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ArticleStaff would sacrifice £1,949 from salary for flexibility
Workers are willing to sacrifice an average of £1,949 from their salary in exchange for a better work-life balance, according to new research.Job site Indeed surveyed 2,000 employees and found that if those earning the average annual salary of £31,461 gave up £1,949 a year, they would lose 7% of ...
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ArticleThe Botantist offers £500 to test roast spuds
Something for the weekend: Have you ever considered putting the humble potato front and centre of your career plan? No? Well, think again, for restaurant chain The Botanist is on the hunt for a potato taster and will pay £500 for the privilege.The gastropub company, which has around 20 restaurants ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Halfords launches staff financial wellbeing services
Automotive and cycling products retailer Halfords has introduced a new initiative for its more than 10,000 team members to build financial resilience and improve wellbeing.Partnering with fintech Wagestream, the range of services, which have been gradually rolled out over the past few weeks and are now live across the business, ...
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ArticleBooker drivers vote for strike action
A group of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers employed by Booker Retail Partners at its site in Thamesmead, south east London, has voted unanimously for strike action over a pay dispute.According to Unite the Union, 40 drivers have “sent out a clear message” with the results of the vote, with ...
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ArticleVenture Stream to trial four-day working week
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK-based digital marketing agency Venture Stream has announced that it plans to launch a four-day working week for its team of 26 workers beginning 6 September (Monday).According to the agency, whose client portfolio includes Yogamatters, Barbour and Standout, there will be no loss of pay or benefits ...
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ArticleAmazon offers £50 weekly bonus for being punctual
Global e-commerce business Amazon has announced it will be offering a £50 weekly bonus for permanent staff at some of its UK locations for turning up to work on time.According to the business, the reward is for people who have 100% attendance, while excluding any time taken off for sickness ...
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ArticleAre you to the manor born?
Something for the weekend: For those of you meant for the finer things in life, how about applying for the role of a mansion tester?According to online conveyancer My Home Move Conveyancing, all that is required of the successful candidate is the ability to live and report on their experience ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 27 August - 2 September 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 27 August – 2 September 2021 were: The pitfalls of unlimited holidaysScottish council workers balloted for strike actionThe benefits on offer at Herbert Smith FreehillsPodcast: Herbert Smith Freehills ensures its reward strategy is pandemic proofPoll: 80% of organisations reject four-day weekKavitha's keynote: ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid revs up for the car wars
Company cars. Sigh. My shoulders sag whenever the subject comes up. Cars mean war around here, and I am still battle-scarred from the last policy review, but Big Bad Boss insists it is time for another one.I can guess what has prompted this just now. We’ve just hired a new ...
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Article88% of Scots want to trial a four-day week
New research has revealed that 88% of Scottish staff would be willing to take part in trials for a four day working week, currently being set up by Scottish ministers.The think tank IPPR Scotland’s survey, in which 2,203 people aged between 16 and 65 were questioned, also found that 80% ...