All Total reward articles – Page 33
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ArticleThe Watches of Switzerland Group accredited as living wage employer
Credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.comThe Watches of Switzerland Group has been accredited as a real living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.As a result of this commitment, every Watches of Switzerland Group employee will receive a minimum hourly wage of £11.95 for those based in London and £10.90 for ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 3 - 9 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 - 9 August were: Bunzl, Ocado and Rolls Royce among top UK firms for retention51% of staff would sacrifice benefits to work from homeAnchor receives menopause-friendly accreditationShoosmiths enhances family-friendly policiesHow can pay transparency manage employees' expectations around salary?57% of millennials feel ...
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ArticleExclusive: Baker Hughes to present closing keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Magdalena Vintrova, total rewards director – regions at Baker Hughes, will present the closing keynote on the final day of Employee Benefits Live 2023.An international reward professional with more than 15 years' experience, Vintrova will share her experiences in delivering effective reward solutions in complex HR and business transformations, mergers ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Does Zoom's return to the office really spell the end for remote working?
The hybrid/remote working debate reared its head again this week, following the news that video communications company Zoom has ordered employees back to the office. Stating that it believed a structured hybrid approach to be most effective, the organisation has mandated that employees based within 50 miles (80km) of an ...
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ArticleHR professionals do not believe benefits meet employees’ needs
Although 59% of HR professionals say their organisation’s benefits meet individuals’ needs, only 28% believe this to be true on an unconscious level, according to a neuroscience-approach survey by Aon.Its 2023 HR future focus survey measured both conscious and non-conscious responses to ascertain what respondents truly think about their current ...
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Article77% of SMEs say hybrid working has increased profitability
More than three-quarters (77%) of small- and medium-sized organisations (SMEs) believe adopting flexible-working practices has made their business more profitable, according to research by hybrid-working firm IWG.Its research also found that 74% of respondents said their workforces are happier and more satisfied with their work-life balance, while 63% agreed that ...
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ArticleMade Tech appoints first chief people officer
Public sector technology delivery business Made Tech has appointed Wayne Searle to the newly-created position of chief people officer.This new position will support Made Tech’s culture and commitment to its people and will span learning and development, people operations, talent, and internal communications. Searle will also be involved in the ...
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Case StudiesReed invests in graduate proposition
Reed communicates the range of benefits it offers to support and attract graduates by promoting these externally and targeting them while still at university.The recruitment firm, which has 2,000 employees, with 1,800 in the UK and the others spread across Europe and South Korea, allows all staff to work flexibly, ...
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AnalysisBenefits for graduates
Research has shown that graduates value a good work-life balance and development opportunities when entering the workforce.The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have meant that graduates are also looking for wellbeing and financial benefits.Being aware of available support and inclusive benefits can be attractive even if graduates are unlikely to ...
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ArticleExclusive: Adecco Group to speak at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Helen Tomlinson, head of talent UK and Ireland at The Adecco Group and government menopause employment champion, will delievr a session on women's health at Employee Benefits Live 2023.Titled Women's health in the workplace - A predictor of career potential, the session, which will take place on Tuesday 3 October ...
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ArticleSky appoints new members to Diversity Advisory Council
Sky has appointed Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (pictured right) and Tunde Banjoko (pictured left) to its Diversity Advisory Council to support the business as it broadens its diversity and inclusion focus to include LGBTQ+ inclusion and social mobility.Opoku-Gyimah, co-founder of UK Black Pride, and Banjoko, founder of Making The Leap and the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 28 July - 3 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 July - 3 August 2023 were: High Court rules BBC cannot change pension to cut future benefitsMitchells and Butlers completes £1.2 billion pension buy-inWoolworths Group faces charges for underpaying long service leaveTeachers in England accept 6.5% pay riseBirmingham Airport staff accept ...
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ArticleCoco Collection searches for Beach goer in the Maldives
Holiday resort business Coco Collection has begun its search for someone who has had Ken-ough of the real world to take on the role of Beach, just like Ken has done for the last 60 years.From Barbie’s Malibu Beach to a beach in the Maldives, the lucky candidate will be ...
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Article51% of staff would sacrifice benefits to work from home
More than half (51%) of employees would sacrifice other benefits in order to be able to work from home, according to research by flexible office business Space32.Its survey of 2,000 UK adults, carried out by Censuswide, also found that hybrid working is the most valued perk among office workers, with ...
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ArticleLumen Technologies names new chief people officer
Lumen Technologies has named Ana White as its new executive vice president and chief people officer.Set to take up the role from 1 September, White has knowledge and experience in driving ground-breaking programmes to fuel growth. Her people leadership experience spans global human resources strategies, change management, and innovation.She has ...
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Article31% believe staff have a good understanding of all benefits available to them
Less than one-third (31%) of employers believe that most of their employees have a good understanding of the full range of benefits on offer in their workplace, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.Its survey of 500 HR decision makers across UK organisations of all sizes from a range ...
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ArticleWoolworths Group faces charges for underpaying long service leave
Credit: myphotobank.com.au / Shutterstock.comAustralian retailer Woolworths Group and its subsidiary Woolstar Pty have had more than 1,000 charges filed against them by Wage Inspectorate Victoria for failing to make long service leave payments.The charges, which were filed in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, alleged that the group failed to pay ...
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Supplier articleTop gifts for your staff: 5 suggestions
Whether it's a festive occasion like Christmas or Easter, or a special milestone such as your company's founding day, offering gifts to your team members serves as a wonderful gesture of acknowledgment.The real challenge lies in figuring out the perfect gift. We've taken the initiative to conduct some research and ...
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OpinionChris Kisby: Key considerations around overseas working
For many, the idea of working from another country, be that permanently or for a short period, is a very tempting one, but there are considerations for when an employee makes a request to move abroad.It might be that an employer already has an office in the country where an ...
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ArticleBirmingham Airport staff accept 13.25% pay rise
Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.comMore than 150 Birmingham Airport security officers and terminal technicians have accepted a 13.25% pay rise, ending all planned strike action.The one-year pay deal consists of a 10.5% consolidated and 2.75% non-consolidated rise. It also includes two new workplace representatives from trade union Unite, which represented ...