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ArticleGetYourGuide names new chief people officer
GetYourGuide, an online marketplace to book and sell travel experiences globally, has appointed Genevieve Vancutsem-Zednik as its new chief people officer.As of March, Vancutsem-Zednik will be responsible for setting the human resources and people strategy for GetYourGuide’s 800 employees across its 17 offices around the world as it expands its ...
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Article20% of employees want better reward, incentives or recognition
One-fifth (20%) of employees looking for a new job want better reward, incentives or recognition from their employer, according to research by gift cards, incentives and payments provider Blackhawk Network.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that 23% of respondents wanted improved benefits options from their employers, 80% would ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 26 January - 1 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 January - 1 February 2024 were: Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces financial and mental wellbeing benefits70% of employers have global minimum standard for benefitsPodcast: Kindness in the workplaceUniversity of Leeds to increase pay for 1,300 employeesArqiva and Novo Nordisk named healthiest places ...
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ArticleMother recruits first chief people officer
Global advertising agency Mother has named Alex Morris-Platt as its first chief people officer as part of its goal of being considered one of the best places in the world to work.In the newly created role, Morris-Platt will lead the people and talent teams to deliver innovative and responsive programmes, ...
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ArticleCelebrate success at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024
There is still time to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 following the deadline extension to midnight on Friday 9 February.The awards feature a wide variety of categories designed to enable organisations to showcase their excellence in all areas of reward and benefits. These include:The category for Best public sector ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees' financial wellbeing on a budget
To support employees with their financial wellbeing, employers should review the benefits they already offer and check whether staff know how they can help.Implementing financial wellbeing services that include education and coaching is cost-effective.Financial wellbeing support can be tailored to match an employer’s budget and employees’ needs.Close Brothers Asset Management’s ...
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Article70% of employers have global minimum standard for benefits
Almost three-quarters (70%) of employers have a global minimum standard for their employee benefits, according to research by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Priorities for employee benefits: a global HQ perspective survey found this figure was almost double the 36% of respondents which said ...
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ArticleChildbase Partnership introduces 20 extra paid days off for staff
Nursery care provider Childbase Partnership has implemented 20 extra paid days off a year for its 2,300 employees as of this month.Known as Partnership reward days, the initiative is based on contracted hours worked in the previous three months and will enable full-time staff to be able to take up ...
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ArticleUniversity of Gloucestershire reports 12.37% mean gender pay gap
University of Gloucestershire has reported a 12.37% mean gender pay gap for 2023.Females at the university are paid on average £21.06 per hour, while males receive £24.03 per hour.Its 2023 median gender pay gap was 7.59%, with women paid on average £20.44 per hour and men paid £22.12 per hour.The ...
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AnalysisPodcast: Kindness in the workplace
In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, in association with Lifestyle Business, Nick Dempsey, revenue director at Lifestyle Business, discusses the concept of kindness in the workplace. During the discussion with Employee Benefits’ editor Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, Nick addresses the following questions: How would you define ...
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ArticleTMS hires Preet Michelson as chief people officer
Global technology, marketing and sourcing firm TMS has appointed Preet Michelson as its new chief people officer.Michelson will join TMS’ global leadership team and report directly to president Mark Landolt. In her new role, she will lead TMS’ global people strategy and oversee its global talent acquisition, development, and retention ...
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ArticleChipotle Mexican Grill introduces financial and mental wellbeing benefits
Credit: Anne Czichos / Shutterstock.comRestaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has introduced enhanced financial and mental wellbeing benefits for more than 110,000 employees.These include a SupportLinc employee assistance programme, supplied by by CuraLinc Healthcare, which includes six free sessions with a licensed counsellor or mental health coach, as well as access ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 January 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 January 2024 were: Lidl GB gives pay rise to 26,000 hourly-paid employeesFCA manager loses full-time work from home claimMitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employersLloyds Banking Group reports 5.7% mean ethnicity pay gapEngineering ...
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ArticlePandora UK and Ireland gives retail employees one-off bonus
Jewellry brand Pandora has awarded its 2,600 retail employees across UK and Ireland a one-off bonus, following its 2023 financial results.The organisation will pay out bonus payments starting at £100, which will increase depending on employees’ roles. The bonus is in addition to their existing monthly sales incentive programme.The bonus, ...
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ArticlePolice Digital Service hires new director of people services
Police Digital Service, responsible for enabling UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety, has appointed Kath Stephenson director of people services.Formerly head of people and culture at HF Holidays, Stephenson joined the service in September 2022 as head of HR, and played a role in developing the ...
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OpinionNabila Mallick: Employers must take menstrual health in the workplace seriously
While there is no specific protection in law, there are various provisions that indirectly protect women from discrimination or harassment relating to periods and the menstrual cycle. These include protections from disability discrimination where women have diagnosed medical conditions related to menstruation and protections against sexual harassment, such as where ...
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ArticleEngineering construction staff accept 17.4% pay increase
A total of 3,000 engineering construction workers who operate under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) have accepted a two-year pay increase worth a minimum of 17.4%.The NAECI staff, who are members of trade unions Unite and GMB, carry out essential repair and maintenance at oil refineries, ...
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ArticleExclusive: Employee Benefits Awards 2024 entry deadline extended
The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 has been extended until midnight on Friday 9 February to give HR, reward and benefits professionals more opportunity to enter.Organisations that have already submitted entries can use the extra time to consider any additional categories they might want to enter, or nominate ...
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ArticleMitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employers
Facilities management employer Mitie, The Perfume Shop, pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross, and insurer NFU Mutual UK have been certified as UK top employers.Created by the Top Employers Institute, the UK top employer accreditation recognises employers’ commitment to HR initiatives and practices. They must demonstrate how they support employees across ...
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ArticleExterro recruits Paul Valentino as first chief people officer
Data risk management software solutions provider Exterro has appointed Paul Valentino as its first chief people officer, effective this month.Valentino will report directly to chief executive officer Bobby Balachandran. In the newly created position, he will be responsible for attracting and retaining top talent, implementing leadership and capabilities development, and ...