All Total reward articles – Page 116
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ArticleCope joins National Physical Laboratory
National measurement standards organisation the National Physical Laboratory has hired Michael Cope as its new reward manager.Cope has expertise in developing total reward strategies to support and drive organisational objectives and values, and in aligning reward and performance to generate a return on investment around pay, bonuses and recognition.Previously, Cope ...
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ArticleGroupe Renault promotes Roger
Car manufacturing organisation Groupe Renault has promoted François Roger to human resources senior vice president.He joined the organisation on 1 June 2018, and previously acted as deputy director, human resources. As part of his new role, he will also join the Renault Management Committee.Roger has more than 20 years' of ...
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Article46% offer parental leave in excess of local legal requirements
Almost half (46%) of top employers worldwide offer parental leave in excess of local legal requirements, according to research by the Top Employers Institute.The report, HR trends 2018: priorities and practices of the world's leading employers, analysed the priorities and practices of 1,300 global employers which have been audited and ...
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ArticleSynechron hires Screene
Global financial services consultancy and technology provider Synechron has appointed Samantha Screene as associate director of HR.Screene, who has more than 20 years of industry experience across sectors such as retail, insurance, pharmaceuticals, defence, telecoms and the NHS, will be based at Synechron's London office.In her new position, Screene will ...
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ArticleGoogle and Hallmark Cards rank among America's best employers for women 2018
Google (pictured), Hallmark Cards, Harvard University and Principle Financial Group are among the organisations recognised on the America's best employers for women 2018 list, compiled by business media organisation Forbes and market research firm Statista.To compile the final list, which comprises 300 US-based organisations, more than 40,000 employees of organisations ...
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ArticleSilicon Valley bans Facebook from giving staff free food
Something for the weekend: Silicon Valley, the US home to technology giants Google and LinkedIn, has banned social media organisation Facebook from providing free food on-site for its 2,000 employees.City officials have implemented the unusual mandate, which aims to generate business for local restaurants, in preparation for when the organisation's ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 19-25 July 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 and 25 July 2018 were: WeWork refuses to serve meat to 6,000 global employeesThe Pensions Regulator to conduct new round of spot checks for auto-enrolment non-complianceEXCLUSIVE: City and Guilds Group launches online financial educationBarclays, Herbert Smith Freehills and Vodafone recognised ...
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Article8% receive pet insurance as an employer-paid employee benefit
Fewer than one in 10 (8%) receive pet insurance as an employer-paid and discounted employee benefit, according to research by online legal services organisation Epoq Legal.Its survey of 1,234 UK employees also revealed that 45% of respondents aged between 18 and 34 years old agree that their employer offers benefits ...
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ArticleParalympic swimmer Marc Woods to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2018
Paralympic gold medalist, BBC commentator and author Marc Woods (pictured) is to conclude the two-day conference programme at Employee Benefits Live 2018 with the closing keynote address on Wednesday 3 October 2018.Woods’ session, titled ‘Unleashing your inner HR superstar’, will share insights from his personal journey and reveal the story ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 12-18 July 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 and 18 July 2018 were: Court of Appeal rules that carers on 'sleep-in' shifts are not entitled to minimum wageLeigh Day announces first 1,000 equal pay claims against TescoPreliminary hearing takes place in National Gallery employment status caseWalt Disney World ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 52% are not satisfied with their current benefits package
EXCLUSIVE: Just over half (52%) of respondents are not satisfied with their current benefits package, according to research by Gympass.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 89% of respondents feel that good workplace perks would make them more likely to accept an organisation's job offer.The research also found:57% ...
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ArticleWalt Disney World seeks cultural representative for year-long Florida placement
Something for the weekend: Walt Disney World in Florida, USA is seeking to hire a cultural representative to live and work in its Epcot resort for a paid, 12-month placement that includes accommodation and a 30-day travel period.Being typically British is a great advantage for Walt Disney World’s latest job ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 5-11 July 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 to 11 July 2018 were: Card Factory and Home Bargains named on minimum wage non-compliance listBBC reduces gender pay gap and publishes culture review6% of employers provide debt consolidation as part of benefits package35% want stress management as an employee ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2018 gathers experts for #MeToo debate
Employee Benefits Live 2018, Europe’s largest dedicated rewards and benefits event, has confirmed three prominent industry leaders to run a panel discussion on international sexual harassment and assault campaign #MeToo.Gina Martin (pictured), writer and upskirting campaigner, Sarah Maskell, head of diversity and inclusion at the Royal Air Force, Andrew Armes, ...
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Article60% prefer employers that support health and wellbeing when aged over 65
Almost two-thirds (60%) of respondents would be more inclined to work for an employer that supports their health and wellbeing with benefits and initiatives working past the age of 65, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.The survey of 1,004 UK employees also found 35% of respondents planning to ...
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ArticleWorld Life Experience pays volunteers to travel the world for a year
Something for the weekend: Looking to escape the nine-to-five office grind? Social responsibility organisation World Life Experience is paying 11 individuals to travel across 23 cities worldwide in an all-expenses paid, year-long trip to do volunteer work at non-governmental organisations (NGOs).Successful applicants undertaking the one-year trip, which has been designed ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 28 June-4 July 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 June and 4 July 2018 were: Co-op launches payroll loan benefit for 63,000 staffRandstad launches employee engagement platform for 1,400 staffDeliveroo pays compensation to settle riders' employment status claimsTop 10 most read stories: 21-27 June 2018TGI Friday's subject to demonstrations ...
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ArticleAdmiral Group, Hilton and The Sovini Group recognised as UK’s Best workplaces for women 2018
Admiral Group, Hilton, Pets at Home, The Sovini Group and TSB Bank are among the organisations recognised on the UK’s Best workplaces for women 2018 list, compiled by Great Place to Work.The list, which has been launched for the first time this year, recognises organisations that go beyond statutory requirements ...
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AnalysisHow can a benefits strategy foster and celebrate cultural diversity?
Need to know:Diversity of experience, opinion and background can have a significant effect on profitability, and diverse organisations are more likely to foster employee engagement.Mentoring and sponsorship can help to ensure that individuals are able to progress, despite potential barriers due to ethnicity.Open communication, among employees and between staff and ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 21-27 June 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 and 27 June 2018 were: EC2 Master fined £15,000 for not collecting or investing nearly £900,000 of pension contributionsJapanese employee docked a half day's pay for taking lunch break three minutes earlyEmployment Tribunal rules in favour of Hermes couriers in ...