All Total reward articles
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Article
Jollyes unveils enhanced benefits and support for employees
Nationwide pet superstore Jollyes has introduced a range of new and improved employee benefits as part of its mission to be one of the best UK retail employers.
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Opinion
Keely Rushmore: What does the Bolt judgment mean for the gig economy?
An employment tribunal judgment has seen Bolt join the growing list of employers, including Uber and Addison Lee, to have tried and failed to argue that the people it engages are genuinely self-employed rather than workers.
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People Moves
Bibby Financial Services appoints HR director
From BFS International SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Hannah Bloxham HR director as part of its growth strategy. Part of the Bibby Line Group, BFS has more than 1,000 employees across Europe and Asia. Bloxham has 20 years of experience in HR leadership and ...
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Article
ION Ambulance Care launches new benefits platform
ION Ambulance Care has launched a new benefits platform for its more than 180 employees across its five sites as part of its aim to enhance employee engagement and retention.
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People Moves
Whitecroft Lighting appoints new head of HR
Commercial lighting manufacturer Whitecroft Lighting has appointed Julia King as its new UK head of HR.
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Opinion
Neil Goodwin: What are your reward and benefits priorities for 2025?
Wickes has continued to be guided by its total reward principles in 2024 to give it some stability in reward.
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Article
The top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 December 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 December 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Opinion
Lovewell’s logic: How time flies!
As I get older, it seems that every year seems to fly past quicker than the last. Looking back over the past 12 months, it certainly seems like a lot has happened.
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People Moves
Manulife names new chief people officer
Financial services group Manulife has named Pragashini Fox as its new chief people officer from 1 June 2025.
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Analysis
How to create a workplace cancer support policy
As no two experiences are the same, a cancer support policy should be adapted to fit employees’ individual needs.
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Case Studies
National Deaf Children’s Society offers accessible and on-demand cancer support
National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) supports its staff with cancer by ensuring assistance is readily available.
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Article
77% of SMEs plan employee benefits overhaul to combat economic and health pressures
More than three-quarters (77%) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to revamp their employee benefits to attract and retain top talent, address workforce challenges, and tackle economic pressures.
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People Moves
YPO appoints new head of HR and people services
UK public sector buying organisation YPO has appointed Joanne Grigg as its new head of HR and people services.
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Article
60% require office attendance for minimum number of days
Almost two-thirds (60%) of UK organisations have a policy that requires employees to be in the office for a minimum number of days a week.
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Article
The top 10 most read articles between 29 November – 5 December 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 29 November – 5 December 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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Article
71% report increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over last year
Seven in 10 (71%) employers have seen increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over the past year.
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Analysis
How can employers plan for the Budget’s measures in their reward strategies?
One change is the increase in employer national insurance contributions by 1.2 percentage points to 15% from 6 April 2025.
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Analysis
Adam Craggs: How employers can plan for Budget announcements in reward strategies
Employers can plan for the Budget announcements by reviewing their accounts and considering the impact of the national insurance (NI) increase.
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Article
Brown and Brown acquires employee benefits specialists Drewberry
Insurance brokerage firm Brown and Brown has acquired employee benefits specialists Drewberry.
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Opinion
Ethan Diver: The risks of getting homeworking and hybrid working wrong
For many employees, the Covid-19 pandemic triggered the beginning of long-lasting flexible-working arrangements.