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ArticlePPG appoints Robert Massy chief human resources officer
Paints, coatings and specialty materials firm PPG has appointed Robert Massy senior vice president and chief human resources officer.Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Massy will be responsible for leading the firm’s global human resources organisation. He will be located at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 25 April - 1 May 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 25 April - 1 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tribunal finds woman who worked unpaid for 20 years was constructively unfairly dismissed.Department for Education to offer teachers up to £6,000 incentive.Central Co-op and Ikea UK shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance.Unum ...
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ArticleTesco and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employer
Supermarkets Tesco and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Bank of AmericaBarratt DevelopmentsCadent GasCentricaCitiExperianLidl ...
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ArticleDeepL recruits Sally Sourbron as chief people officer
DeepL, a global specialist in language artificial intelligence, has appointed Sally Sourbron chief people officer in order to bring additional experience and leadership to the team.With a track record of developing effective people strategies, enhancing employee experiences, and driving cultural change, Sourbron will be leading DeepL’s people and culture team ...
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Case StudiesHuntsman demonstrates care for employees’ health through fitness benefits
With a diverse workforce that spans various ages, backgrounds and lifestyles, tailoring house Huntsman demonstrates its care for its employees’ health and wellbeing through its fitness benefits.The organisation has 60 employees across its Savile Row, London and New York locations. Its client managers and tailors spend a lot of time ...
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Case StudiesHerbert Smith Freehills uses wellbeing fund to improve employees’ physical health
Credit: GettyImages-512573587Herbert Smith Freehills supports its employees' physical and mental health through a wellbeing fund, which is part of its benefits programme.Operating from 24 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and North America regions, the law firm employs 4,000 lawyers and has a total workforce of ...
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AnalysisWhat can employers offer to improve employees’ fitness journeys?
Fitness benefits include discounted or subsidised membership to gyms, health clubs and studios partnerships, providing an annual employee fitness and wellbeing budget and on-site exercise classes.Employers should provide equal access to benefits for all employees, regardless of their work locations.By listening to employees and providing options based on needs and ...
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Article34% say health and wellbeing support is important to recruitment and retention
One-third (34%) of employers said health and wellbeing support is more important than ever to recruitment and retention, according to research by health and wellbeing firm Towergate Health and Protection.Its survey of 500 HR professionals also found that 34% of respondents have seen increased interest in their overall benefits packages, ...
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OpinionJulian Outen: Tips on parental and carers' leave law for employers
As of 6 April, draft regulations extend further the current right of employees on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave who are at risk of redundancy, to be offered suitable available employment in preference to other employees who are also at risk, but not on such leave.The protection will apply ...
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ArticleCentrica and Prezzo shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan
Energy supplier Centrica and restaurant chain Prezzo have been shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This category was created to recognise a successful strategy that has effectively delivered a flexible benefits plan. This can include plans that operate within a set enrolment period, as well ...
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ArticleHeathrow Airport Border Force officers strike over working conditions
More than 300 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport have begun several days of strike action over changes to their working conditions.The workers, who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, work in terminals two, three, four and five. The strike began on 29 April at 5am ...
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Article48% have poor benefits uptake as staff are not interested in provision
Almost half (48%) of HR leaders said they have seen a poor uptake of employee benefits because employees do not seem interested in what is on offer, according to new research from Nous.co.The employee money-saving platform carried out a survey of 500 UK HR directors, and found that two-thirds (62%) ...
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ArticleGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust recruits new chief people officer
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Crystal Akass as its new chief people officer, with a starting date of 5 August.Currently chief people officer at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, a post she has held since 2021, Akass will succeed current chief people officer Julie Screaton, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 April 2024 were: Autoglass and Burger King shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – large employerGovernment to review fit note systemMichelin guarantees global living wage and enhances parental and healthcare benefitsHays rolls out wellbeing support for UK and Ireland ...
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ArticleKao Data hires Kalay Moodley as chief people officer
Kao Data, the developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has appointed Kalay Moodley chief people officer with immediate effect.In this role, Moodley will be responsible for leading Kao Data’s human resources function, embedding new operational frameworks and change management strategies, and harmonising both its ...
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ArticleCentral Co-op and Ikea UK shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance
Retailers Central Co-op and Ikea UK have been shortlisted for the Best benefits to support work-life balance award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award was introduced for 2023, then known as Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working. It recognises strategies that offer greater flexibility to help ...
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ArticleLexmark completes £46 million pension buy-in
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comPrinter and image product manufacturer Lexmark has completed a £46 million pension buy-in for its UK division's pension scheme.The deal, which was carried out with insurance and financial services Canada Life and pensions administration, investments and employee benefits provider Broadstone, secures the benefits of all 177 plan ...
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Article51% of employees want their employer to invest more in sustainability
Half (51%) of employees want to see their employer invest more in sustainability, rising to 61% among younger workers aged 18-34, according to research by employee benefits technology provider Zest.Its survey of 2,000 employees and 500 HR decision makers also found that more than half (53%) of respondents would like ...
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Case StudiesFutureheads supports financial wellbeing with targeted benefits
Digital and technology recruiter Futureheads provides employees with a range of benefits and guidance to help them through any financial pressures.Prior to the cost-of-living crisis, the London-based living wage employer already offered its 30 employees financial-related benefits such as a health cash plan, a season ticket travel loan, a technology ...
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AnalysisFiscal drag: how can employers offset the challenges of a difficult economy?
The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result.Employers should ask employees about their financial pressures to understand how to support them.A salary sacrifice arrangement can support employees who are dealing with the impact of fiscal drag.In his ...