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ArticleSonas Hotel Collection recruits first head of people
Sonas Hotel Collection, which consists of three boutique hotels on the Isle of Skye, has appointed Joeseph Carroll (pictured) as its first head of people.The role, which will include overseeing the HR requirements and people development across Sonas Hotel’s properties Duisdale House Hotel, Toravaig House Hotel and Skeabost House Hotel, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Public sector category open at Employee Benefits Awards 2023
EXCLUSIVE: A public sector organisation that has implemented a successful benefits package has the chance to enter a dedicated award category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Eligible employers will cover public goods or government services, such as law enforcement, the military, infrastructure, public transport, public education, healthcare and government organisations. ...
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Article20.3% have new mental wellbeing benefits due to cost-of-living crisis
Employee Benefits poll: One-fifth (20.3%) of organisations have introduced new mental wellbeing benefits for staff struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers.Conversely, 31.3% responded that the cost-of-living crisis has not impacted the amount of mental wellbeing benefits they have implemented, and 48.4% said ...
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Case StudiesMexa Solutions goes beyond pay to support everyday financial wellbeing
IT recruitment consultancy Mexa Solutions, founded by brothers Simon and Bob Bath seven years ago, gave its team a 10% pay rise in October 2022 to mitigate the financial burdens they may be facing in the current uncertain times.The pay rise did not come with any stipulations about increased output ...
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AnalysisSupporting everyday financial wellbeing in a changing economic climate
Employers are experiencing increasing demand from employees for salary rises because of the pressures on everyday financial wellbeing, such as the ever-rising cost of living, inflation and interest rates.Employers can offer their workforce support on how to save by utilising their workplace benefits, including discount schemes and budgeting tools.Financial education ...
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ArticleWest Dunbartonshire Council implements pregnancy loss scheme
West Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland has introduced a pregnancy loss scheme, in order to offer any affected employees compassionate support.The initiative, which was agreed by members of the council’s Corporate Services Committee, aims to provide guidance and a sympathetic response to staff who go through pregnancy loss.Employees and their partners ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: First hybrid working category launches at Employee Benefits Awards 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Employers which have offered effective benefits packages to support employees with hybrid working are, for the first time, in with a chance of winning an accolade at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.For this newly launched category, the judges will look for entries that present innovative communication and motivation channels, ...
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ArticleMatillion hires first chief people officer
Data productivity business Matillion has appointed Tamar Elan (pictured) as its inaugural chief people officer.According to the employer, Elan has extensive experience building and scaling global teams while maintaining culture at organisations ranging from early-stage start-ups to public businesses.Prior to joining, she was the executive vice president of people at ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 27 January - 2 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 27 January - 2 February 2023 were: Metro Bank introduces optional four-day weekMars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employersInnocent Drinks introduces fertility friendly policyJet2.com and Jet2holidays to give staff 9% pay risePoundstretcher raises store staff pay by 10%QBE ...
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ArticleRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds ferrets out invasive species hunter
Something for the weekend: Charity organisation the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has started its search for a ferret trapping co-ordinator for a small island off the north coast of Northern Ireland.The job is part of the seabird restoration project Rathlin Acting for Tomorrow, based at the nature ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with data audit
Data is misery. You would think with a central HR system like Choreday, we would have all the HR data we need. Well, think again. For some of our locations, the HR system is connected via payroll so naturally the salary and allowance data is correct; if not, people would ...
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ArticleEasyjet names new group people director
Airline Easyjet has appointed Jane Storm (pictured) to join as its group people director in the spring.Storm will join from the position of chief people officer at over-50s services busines Saga Group. Prior to this, she built her career in HR and retail at Tesco, where she worked in a ...
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ArticleLas Iguanas relaunches employee incentive trip to Brazil
Restaurant chain Las Iguanas has reintroduced its employee incentive trip Race to Rio tour this year, following a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering around 20 of its workers the chance to visit the Brazilian capital in April.According to the chain, which is owned by Big Table Group (BTG) chain, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Entry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2023 extended
EXCLUSIVE: The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, sponsored by Aon, has been extended until midnight on Friday 10 February, in order to give HR, reward and benefits professionals another chance to enter and win recognition for their achievements.Those organisations that have already submitted entries can use this time ...
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Case StudiesUnique Vacations UK improves benefits as part of workforce investment
Unique Vacations UK (UVUK) is the UK sales and marketing representative for holiday firm Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The team, which comprises 48 employees, works closely with its sister firm Unique Caribbean Holidays (UCHL), which is the UK tour operator for Sandals and Beaches Resorts and employs 47 workers.In December ...
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AnalysisWhere should employers draw the line with benefits provision?
If employers are not seeing a return on their investment in benefits or schemes are not achieving their desired aims, such as increased employee engagement or retention, then they might be spending too much.Employers should consider whether they are offering benefits to be viewed as an attractive place to work ...
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ArticleFNZ recruits group chief people officer
Global wealth management platform FNZ has appointed Renata Mrazova (pictured) as group chief people officer, based in Prague.Mrazova will be part of the global leadership team and will focus on developing FNZ’s long-term people strategy, ensuring that it continues to build the structure, talent and capabilities needed.She was previously group ...
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ArticleMars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employers
Food manufacturer Mars UK, telecommunications business Virgin Media O2 and global data solutions employer Telus International have ranked as the top three most flexible large employers in the world for 2023.The Flexa100 report, carried out by flexible workplace search engine Flexa Careers, analysed the employee benefits, working hours and working ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 - 26 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 - 26 January 2023 were: Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes wins tax caseOvo Energy introduces compassionate and pregnancy loss leaveGovernment rejects proposed menopause leave pilotAmazon warehouse staff strike over pay in UK firstRSA Insurance introduces carer leave policyUK Swissport employees accept ...
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ArticleNorthern hires new people director
Train operator Northern has appointed former Marks and Spencer executive Lisa Leighton (pictured) as its people director, as of this month.Leighton will be responsible for relations and recruitment for the operator’s 7,000 employees based across the North of England, including drivers, conductors, engineers, customer service and support staff. She will ...