All Total reward articles – Page 114
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Looking beyond traditional pay and benefits
As our Total Reward Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.There is no doubt that a clear and comprehensive reward strategy can have a significant positive ...
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AnalysisTotal reward trends: What will shape benefits in 2019 and beyond?
Need to know:Flexible working continues to be a top trend for 2019, as work-life balance remains a key priority for employees.Technology can help create the consumer-based experience that employees increasingly expect from their interactions with benefits packages.Employers must take into account changing attitudes to career trajectories, and the presence of ...
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OpinionRichard Morgan: EVP should meet the needs of a multi-generational workforce
With factors such as technology and employee demographics reshaping the workplace, businesses are changing rapidly. Thanks to the removal of the default retirement age, employees are staying in work for longer, with some organisations now boasting workforces spanning five generations.While there are numerous benefits, such as greater diversity and more ...
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Case StudiesBromford uses trust-based working as foundation for holistic reward package
Affordable housing social enterprise Bromford uses a holistic benefits package to empower its 1,800 employees to plan for the future, as well as looking after their health, finances and work-life balance in the present.A key element of this approach is the organisation's commitment to allowing its workforce, which includes field ...
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OpinionJohn Forth: How have total reward trends developed?
A major feature of the reward landscape in recent years has been the prolonged period of wage stagnation; according to Employee earnings in the UK: 2018, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in October 2018, average wages are still below levels recorded in 2008, after adjusting for inflation.As ...
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ArticleAdidas, Nestle and Schneider Electric recognised on 2019's gender equality index
Sports retailer Adidas (pictured), food manufacturer Nestle, energy management business Schneider Electric and financial organisation Zurich Insurance are among the employers that have been recognised in 2019's Gender Equality Index, compiled by global information and technology firm Bloomberg.The 2019 index recognises and celebrates 230 international employers across 36 countries for ...
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ArticlePoll: Around a third cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their 2019 benefits strategy
Employee Benefits poll: Around a third (30%) of respondents cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their organisation's benefits strategy in 2019.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 76 responses, also found that 22% of reward and benefits professionals will be focusing on employee engagement for 2019, while ...
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ArticleAround two-thirds say contributory pension schemes are their most valued benefit
Around two-thirds (62%) of respondents state that a contributory pension scheme is one of their top five most valued benefits, according to research by global advisory and brokering organisation Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that respondents most valued health insurance (43%), life insurance (40%), critical ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 10-16 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 and 16 January 2019 were: Tesco rolls out subsidised gym membership benefit to 300,000 UK staffFrontier Airlines awards 53% across-the-board pay increaseBradford-based accounts manager admits workplace pension offencesUK takes 10th place in global rankings for workplace happinessCIMB offers six months' ...
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Case StudiesAddison Lee to launch new values as part of wider benefits roadmap
Transportation service Addison Lee is launching five organisational values in February 2019, as part of a wider strategy to reinvigorate benefits and reward for its 1,600 global employees.The new values have been decided by the leadership team and are going to be introduced to help shape the organisation’s culture, as ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Addison Lee
The benefits offered by Addison Lee:Pension and payFive defined contribution (DC) pension schemes, which the organisation is looking to consolidate. These include pension schemes with National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) for approximately 500 employed UK chauffeurs, and with Aegon for management. Contributions vary according to seniority: employees and team leaders ...
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ArticleDeloitte hires Maund
Professional services organisation Deloitte has hired Giles Maund as total reward manager.Maund has more than eight years of reward experience in various industries, including financial services, legal, accounting, and oil and gas. His competencies include analysis and modelling of pay bands and pay ranges.He joins Deloitte from banking organisation Barclays, ...
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ArticleSainsbury's promotes Stean
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has promoted Alex Stean to the position of senior reward manager.Stean, who has worked for the organisation for 10 years, moves into the role after holding the title of group reward manager since March 2018.She started her career at Sainsbury's in January 2009 as reward and HR ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 3-9 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 and 9 January 2019 were: Arriva Durham County bus drivers set to strike after rejecting pay offerEXCLUSIVE: Three launches online financial education for 4,600 staffAverage salaries in the UK increased by 7.6% over 2018HSBC gender pay gap increased to 61% ...
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ArticleFinal deadline drawing near for Employee Benefits Awards 2019
Time is running out to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2019, with the extended entry deadline of Monday 14 January 2019 fast approaching.The categories available for entry cover various topics, including engagement, healthcare and wellbeing, mental health strategy, motivation and communication.Awards that focus on engagement in the workplace include Best ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2019 entry deadline extended
It is not too late for benefits, HR and reward professionals to enter Employee Benefits Awards 2019, as the entry deadline has now been extended to Monday 14 January 2019.The annual Employee Benefits Awards, in association with Aon, recognise innovation and best practice in the industry and celebrate the benefits ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 13-19 December 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 and 19 December 2018 were: Government announces workplace reforms to protect rights of modern workforceEXCLUSIVE: Mace hosts wellbeing week for 6,300 global staffMidlands-based Two Sisters staff awarded 9.3% pay riseEXCLUSIVE: Michael Caines MBE and Uber to speak at Employee Benefits ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Michael Caines MBE and Uber to speak at Employee Benefits Connect 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity chef Michael Caines MBE (pictured) will deliver the closing keynote address on leadership at Employee Benefits Connect 2019, while Raashi Sikka of Uber will open the event with a discussion about how technology is changing the face of diversity and inclusion.Wrapping up the conference programme on Wednesday 27 ...
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ArticleEntry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2019 fast approaching
Time is running out for employers looking to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2019, with the deadline of 21 December fast approaching.Now in its 17th year, the Employee Benefits Awards offers organisations the opportunity to showcase the significant contribution they are making through their benefits strategies.The 19 available categories span ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 6-12 December 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 and 12 December 2018 were: Strike called off as Shelter employees accept 4% pay increaseThree-quarters of employees favour wellbeing investment over Christmas partyGrantley Hall launches employee engagement platformCancer Research UK tops list of best not-for-profit organisations to work forTwo-fifths of ...