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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 19-25 September 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 and 25 September 2019 were: Accenture, Diageo and L’Oreal among top employers for diversity and inclusionFive Guys recognised for employee value proposition in hospitality industryOgilvy UK launches employee support network focused on neurodiversityO2 pledges commitment to disability inclusion during National ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 86% cite reasonable cost as major factor when choosing healthcare benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Reasonable cost (86%) has remained the largest influencer when choosing to buy, or continue to offer, benefits since this question was first asked back in 2006, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019, which surveyed 202 HR decision makers and influencers, also found that ...
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ArticleGovernor of California signs bill redefining employee status
On 18 September 2019, California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that updates and amends various sections of the state's Labor Code and Unemployment Insurance Code, redefining and clarifying the classification of employees versus independent contractors, or gig workers.The bill states that, for the purposes of the provisions ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 12-18 September 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 and 18 September 2019 were: Zurich enhances parental leave and family-friendly policies for 4,500 UK staffA third of employees at UK SMEs do not receive any workplace benefitsAsda searches for purrfect cat actor to star in Christmas advertRoadchef launches flexible ...
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ArticleING appoints Tull as head of HR
Financial services organisation ING has appointed Anjali Tull as its new head of HR, UK and Middle East and wholesale banking, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).As part of her new role, Tull will be working with ING's EMEA HR teams to drive a high-performance management culture across the region. ...
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OpinionBoma Adoki and Melanie Shone: Major change to the UK tax regime for contractors
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is continuing its quest to ensure that individuals who work like employees pay tax like employees, even when working via a personal service company (PSC). However, it has had mixed success recently, as a number of its determinations have been overturned in the Tax Tribunal.Set ...
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ArticleFour-fifths of UK employees cite salary as important for their happiness at work
Around four-fifths (86%) of UK employees cite salary as the most important factor contributing to their happiness at work, according to research by Capita.The state of IT: The employee verdict, a report which surveyed 2,000 UK professionals who use a computer to access data and applications, also found that 75% ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Amazon to deliver keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Farmer (pictured), head of HR, UK corporate, at global retail and technology organisation Amazon, will deliver a keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2019, during which he will discuss the household brand's inclusion journey, and share his lessons on why diversity creates a better business.His session, 'Overcoming the ...
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ArticleWehrmann to take on combined role at StepStone
Patrick Wehrmann will take on a combined role at e-recruitment business StepStone from the beginning of 2020, acting as the organisation’s chief people officer and managing director.Currently, Wehrmann is employed as the chief executive officer at Totaljobs Group, part of StepStone. He also works as StepStone’s group managing director. In ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths of UK employees cite flexible hours as most important job element
More than two-fifths (44%) of UK employees cite the ability to work flexible hours as the most important element of a job, according to research by Jellyfish Training.Its survey of 2,000 full and part-time professionals in the UK also found that 40% of respondents believe praise and recognition of their ...
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ArticleA third of employees at UK SMEs do not receive any workplace benefits
Just over a fifth (22%) of UK employees say that their employer does not provide any employee benefits; this increases to 34% for employees working at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to research by Moorepay.The engaged employer, a report which surveyed 2,053 employees and 556 employers in the UK, ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare Research 2019
Click to download the Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019 reportThe Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019 was conducted in July 2019 among readers of employeebenefits.co.uk. It received 202 responses.This report is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current health and wellbeing strategies, ...
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Case StudiesAnglian Water provides for financial wellbeing across varied life stages
Utilities organisation Anglian Water has approximately 5,000 employees in the UK, half of whom are based across its main office locations, with the remaining half working operationally around the country.With such a varied workforce demographic, which also spans numerous generations, it is important that the organisation’s financial wellbeing support can ...
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ArticleCisco, Salesforce and SAS recognised among UK’s Best workplaces in tech 2019
Adobe, Cisco (pictured), Indeed, Kronos, Salesforce, SAS and Workday are among the technology organisations recognised in the UK’s Best workplaces in tech 2019 report, compiled by Great Place to Work.The Best workplaces in tech report highlights the technology organisations that featured on Great Place to Work’s UK’s Best workplaces 2019 ...
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ArticleAsda searches for purrfect cat actor to star in Christmas advert
Image credit: Mark CornellSomething for the weekend: Retail organisation Asda is on the hunt for a talented cat actor to star in its upcoming Christmas advert, fulfilling the dramatic role of 'Mr Grumbles'.The war for the most heart-warming Christmas advert is on yet again, and retailer Asda is not kitten ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 5-11 September 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 and 11 September 2019 were: Thérèse Coffey appointed secretary of state for work and pensionsPots and Co seeks part-time pudding taster for work-from-home roleGeisinger launches paid parental leave for 32,000 staffDefined benefit pension deficit increases to £340 billion as at ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by The Grand Brighton
The benefits offered by The Grand Brighton:PensionsA master trust pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes, provided by The People's Pension, which follows the minimum statutory contribution rates. There are currently 240 eligible employees within this scheme, because some staff work flexibly or are too young to be eligible.Managers and supervisors are ...
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Case StudiesThe Grand Brighton reinvigorated benefits package upon becoming independent
Luxury seafront hotel The Grand Brighton reinvigorated the benefits and reward package offered to its 300 employees, to align with new corporate values developed when it became an independent entity in January 2018.This change in status empowered its HR and benefits team to revamp its reward offering and set a ...
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ArticleWright starts at Westfield Health
Health and wellbeing provider Westfield Health has appointed Becky Wright as its new chief people officer.Wright, who has more than 10 years’ experience in HR and organisational development, specialises in managing business change while focusing on people and workplace culture.In her new role, Wright will look to take action around ...
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ArticlePots and Co seeks part-time pudding taster for work-from-home role
Image credit: @pots_and_coSomething for the weekend: Luxury dessert organisation Pots and Co is seeking a part-time pudding taster to offer feedback on its chocolate and fruit-filled delicacies for a wage of £15 an hour.Pots and Co posted the job advertisement on its LinkedIn page, asking for sweet-toothed dessert lovers to ...