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ArticleNaked Energy names head of people
British solar heat tech firm Naked Energy has appointed Alex Mitchell (pictured) as head of people as of this month.Mitchell has more than 20 years of experience working in HR, a degree in human resources management and a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification.Prior to founding HR consultancy ...
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ArticleAmazon runs Welcome Day for employees returning to Seattle office
Multi-national technology and e-commerce organisation Amazon called employees back to its Seattle headquarters this week (2 May), with a 'Welcome Day' that included free bananas, professional greeters and free drinks.The Seattle office, called The Spheres, houses approximately 55,000 members of staff, many of whom have not attended in person since ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 28 April - 4 May 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 April and 4 May 2023 were: Ovo Energy launches flexible bank holidaysGlaxoSmithKline plant employees strike after rejecting 6% pay dealCo-op introduces enhanced flexible compassionate leaveNHS Staff Council agrees to 5% pay increase for health workers in EnglandCadent accredited as menopause-friendly employerEXCLUSIVE: ...
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ArticleKellogg’s hires UK and Ireland HR director
Manchester-based Kellogg’s has appointed Melanie Bowes (pictured) as HR director for the UK and Ireland to oversee its people strategy across the UK and Ireland.Having relocated from Melbourne, Australia for the role, Bowes will oversee a team of two employees responsible for the execution of people plans for the British ...
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AnalysisSupporting staff following a relationship breakdown
Need to know:A relationship breakdown can be traumatic, adversely affecting an employee’s mental health and performance.A wide range of support tools are available including employee assistance programmes (EAPs), concierge services, legal advice and flexible working.Making separation a life event can make it easier for employees to make changes to benefits ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 33% of staff motivated by gift card rewards
A third (33%) of UK employees said that gift card rewards from their employer motivate them to be more productive, according to research from global payments and financial services technology solutions provider Fiserv.The UK prepaid consumer insights survey explored whether employers giving gift cards to reward employees boosted retention ...
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ArticleStaffbase hires chief people officer
Employee communications platform provider Staffbase has appointed Neil Morrison (pictured) as chief people officer.Morrison has more than 15 years of experience in human resources and talent management, and was appointed to lead Staffbase’s efforts to ensure talent and culture become strategic drivers for its growth agenda.According to the employer, it ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Ogi
The benefits on offer at Ogi:PensionGroup personal pension (GPP) plan, with an employer contribution of 5% and minimum employee contribution of 4%. Employees can choose to contribute through salary sacrifice or from net pay.Healthcare and wellbeingHybrid private medical insurance (PMI) and health cash plans available through employer-funded flexible benefits scheme, ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Ogi takes a flexible approach to benefits in order to attract top talent
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Ogi podcastListen: For Ogi, the Welsh broadband and internet service provider, a comprehensive benefits suite is a key tool in its talent attraction strategy. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Lisa Hand, people experience director, explains how having a benefits package that is truly ...
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ArticleOvo Energy launches flexible bank holidays
Energy supplier Ovo Energy has introduced a flexible bank holiday policy to allow staff more choice when taking time off throughout the year.This applies to all UK 2023 bank holidays apart from Christmas Day, New Year and the King’s Coronation, which remain fixed.According to the employer, the policy was introduced ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 21 - 27 April 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 - 27 April 2023 were: TGI Fridays scraps free meals for employeesNvidia, Lindt and Confused.com named UK’s Best Workplaces 2023Amazon and Wells Fargo named top US employers for 2023Quarter of women undergoing fertility treatment face unfairness at workMajestic increases wages and ...
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ArticleMetro Bank appoints director of colleague experience and inclusion
Metro Bank has appointed Chit Ghee Yeoh (pictured) as director of colleague experience and inclusion.Yeoh joined the business in 2014 as head of internal audit and will move over to her new role in the autumn.With over 20 years’ experience in banking and accounting, Yeoh previously held a number of ...
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OpinionPaul Reeves and Leanne Raven: Are employees entitled to the King's Coronation bank holiday?
It has been announced that there will be an extra bank holiday to celebrate the King's Coronation on Monday 8 May, which will form a special three-day weekend for many, but not all, employees.Whether an employee is legally entitled to this extra bank holiday depends on the wording of their ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Suzi Ruffell revealed as host of Employee Benefits Awards 2023
Comedian, actor and writer Suzi Ruffell (pictured) has been revealed as the host of the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, taking place on Friday 23 June.Ruffell will welcome delegates to the 21st annual awards ceremony, to be held at the Honourable Artillery Company, London. The Employee Benefits Awards is the event ...
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ArticleTGI Fridays scraps free staff meals
Restaurant chain TGI Fridays has rescinded its policy of providing free meals for employees working 10-hour shifts, in order to focus on more equitable benefits for its whole workforce.The business acknowledged the impact of the current difficult economic circumstances, and stated that it was exploring a number of other benefit ...
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ArticleNHS Professionals appoints chief people officer
NHS Professionals has appointed Helen Ives (pictured) as chief people officer for its 1,200 corporate staff and 190,000 bank members.Ives will deliver the organisation’s employee value proposition, supporting the recruitment and retention of people into the business.She has HR experience from a range of sectors, including technology, logistics and professional ...
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ArticleAmazon and Wells Fargo named top US employers for 2023
Online retailer Amazon and financial services firms Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase have been named as some of LinkedIn’s top employers to work for in the US in 2023.The social media platform has published the list for seven years, highlighting the 50 best US workplaces that help employees grow ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 14 - 20 April 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 - 20 April 2023 were: EXCLUSIVE: Employee Benefits Awards 2023 shortlist revealedPret A Manger launches employee benefits platform The Pensions Regulator authorises UK's first CDC pension schemeTransport for London and Monzo recognised as family-friendly tech employersGovernment introduces ethnicity pay gap reporting ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Central Co-op enhances fertility and pregnancy policies
Retail organisation Central Co-op has launched enhanced fertility treatment and pregnancy loss polices today (20 April) as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.The fertility treatment policy was introduced to enable staff, partners and surrogates to take paid time off for up to 10 appointments per cycle for ...
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ArticleToolstation gives staff 9.4% pay rise and enhances benefits package
Tools, accessories and building supplies business Toolstation has increased pay by 9.4%, and introduced new benefits for its 5,500 members of staff.The pay rise is for entry level and store and operations employees, with entry level workers’ hourly rate increasing to £10.60.The retailer also introduced 26 weeks of full pay, ...