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  • costs benefits
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    Rising costs influence benefits strategies for 57% of employers

    2023-07-13T10:54:15Z

    More than half of UK employers (57%) say that rising costs are influencing their employee benefits strategies, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its 2023 Benefits trends survey, which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also found that concerns around rising costs have ...

  • Princes Siwan Smith
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    Princes appoints first inclusion and diversity manager

    2023-07-13T08:00:31Z

    International food and drink group Princes has appointed Siwan Smith as its first inclusion and diversity manager.Smith will be responsible for driving Princes’ inclusion and diversity strategy forward, with support from the group’s dedicated inclusion champions and six colleague resource groups.As an experienced diversity, equality and inclusion professional, Smith joined ...

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    Hamilton Barnes' benefits strategy evolves as the business grows

    2023-07-13T05:00:46Z

    Recruitment agency Hamilton Barnes started up in 2014 and now employs 100 people, having grown from 20 pre-pandemic. As it has grown, it has had to develop its benefits offering to ensure it can hold on to talented staff.George Barnes, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hamilton Barnes, says: “The number ...

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    How to upscale a benefits strategy to align with business growth

    2023-07-13T05:00:41Z

    Need to know:As businesses grow, it is vital that their employee benefits strategies also evolve.Employers may start with a few core products but then expand into other areas, including wellbeing, lifestyle discounts and changes to working patterns.A more mature strategy is likely to include an element of choice so employees ...

  • TeamAtlas
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    Atlas Security introduces new people strategy

    2023-07-12T10:33:49Z

    Security services firm Atlas Security has launched a new people strategy to demonstrate its commitment to improving the overall wellbeing of all employees and to create a happier workplace environment.Under the strategy, the organisation will implement people-centric policies and practices, with the aim of bringing all security officers under one ...

  • Amazon Coventry strike
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    Amazon warehouse employees strike over pay

    2023-07-11T10:52:01Z

    Almost 900 workers employed by Amazon at its Coventry fulfilment centre have begun a multiple-day strike in an ongoing row over pay.The strike will continue until 13 July at the organisation’s warehouse, lasting for two hours during the morning and two hours in the evening across the three days.The workers, ...

  • Baker McKenzie pay increase
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    Baker McKenzie boosts pay for newly qualified London lawyers

    2023-07-10T09:51:16Z

    Global law firm Baker McKenzie has increased the salary for its London-based newly qualified lawyers from £110,000 to £118,000 as of this month.According to the firm, which has more than 13,000 employees, trainee salaries will remain at their current rates of £50,000 for first-year trainees and £55,000 for second-year trainees. ...

  • Kearney Neil Griffiths
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    Kearney hires global and European diversity, equity and inclusion director

    2023-07-10T08:00:25Z

    Global consultancy partnership Kearney has recruited Neil Griffiths as its new global and European diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) director.In this role, Griffiths will further shape and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy in alignment with Kearney’s values and goals. He will work closely with leadership and stakeholders across the organisation ...

  • working remotely benefit
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    Remote working most valued benefit for 94%

    2023-07-07T11:17:08Z

    More than nine in 10 (94%) employees rate working from home as the most important benefit to them because it increases their productivity and happiness, according to research by Business Name Generator.Its survey of more than 1,000 UK office-based workers, however, found that just 27% of respondents currently receive this ...

  • Emerald Publishing benefits
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    Emerald Publishing enhances benefits package

    2023-07-07T10:30:55Z

    Credit: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.comEmerald Publishing has enhanced its reward package with a raft of new benefits after an internal review revealed what its staff find important.Following the introduction of a monthly working-from-home allowance in January, Emerald has now implemented Summer Fridays, where its UK office will closes at 1pm ...

  • top10news30June-6July
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    The top 10 most-read articles between 30 June - 6 July 2023

    2023-07-07T08:00:04Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 June - 6 July 2023 were: Tui UK enhances family leave policyBirmingham City Council unable to pay £760 million equal pay billUK salary budgets expected to decline in 2024Barclays updates childcare leave policy for US staffTrip.com Group introduces childcare subsidyHolland and ...

  • James Walker Devol pay
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    James Walker Devol engineers accept 12.5% pay rise

    2023-07-06T10:36:54Z

    Workers employed at the James Walker Devol plant based in Gourock, Scotland, have accepted a 12.5% pay rise.Around 100 engineers, who are responsible for manufacturing components for the construction, oil, gas and railway sectors around the globe, are set to receive the increase, which equates to a £2,500 annual pay ...

  • Santander UK foster-friendly
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    Santander UK enhances family leave and becomes foster-friendly

    2023-07-06T10:22:57Z

    Financial services provider Santander UK has updated its internal family leave policy and received foster-friendly accreditation as part of its support of employees who plan to apply to be foster carers.As of this month, the bank now offers these members of staff up to 35 hours, or five days, of ...

  • Oxa chief people officer
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    Oxa hires new chief people officer

    2023-07-06T08:00:48Z

    Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has appointed Katy Goldwater as its new chief people officer, bolstering its growth as it scales globally this year.Joining Oxa’s senior leadership team, Goldwater will lead the firm’s people strategy, which includes recruitment, talent development, and organisational effectiveness. She will aim to deliver on Oxa's ...

  • Kwalee vice president HR
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    Kwalee hires new vice president of HR

    2023-07-03T08:00:39Z

    Mobile, PC and console games developer and publisher Kwalee has appointed Adrian Garton as its new vice president of HR.In his new role, Garton will build a robust learning and development function that empowers Kwalee staff to grow in their careers and innovate further. He will streamline the hiring processes ...

  • salary
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    UK salary budgets expected to decline in 2024

    2023-06-30T11:19:25Z

    Salary budgets for UK employees are expected to decline in 2024 after peaking this year, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.The global advisory, broking and solutions firm’s latest Salary budget planning survey found that UK employers are budgeting an average increase of 4.4% for 2024. This is lower than ...

  • top10news23-29June
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    The top 10 most-read articles between 23 - 29 June 2023

    2023-06-30T08:00:54Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 June 2023 were: Medtronic accredited as menopause-friendly employerAllianz introduces electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023?Exclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023TotalEnergies staff accept 15.5% pay rise10% of employers introduced support ...

  • Fox-Agency-Cubo
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    The benefits offered by Fox Agency

    2023-06-29T05:00:21Z

    Benefits on offer at Fox Agency:PensionSalary sacrifice pension arrangement; employees are automatically enrolled after three months' service. Employee contribution 5% and employer contribution 3%.Healthcare and wellbeing£25 monthly wellbeing allowance.Employee assistance programme: 24-hour helpline for all issues and telephone counselling if required.In-house mental health first aider.Personal trainer and Yoga sessions, every ...

  • Gi Group Grand Prix
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    Exclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023

    2023-06-26T10:35:50Z

    GI Group was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, which took place on Friday 23 June.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all other categories. It is given to the organisation that ...

  • support over 50
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    10% of employers introduced support for staff aged over 50

    2023-06-26T09:48:00Z

    One in 10 (10%) employers have in the last year introduced support for retaining employees aged over 50 years old, according to new research by Aviva.The insurance, wealth, and retirement business’ Working lives report 2023: fit for future found that more than three-quarters (76%) think it is important to retain ...