All Total reward articles – Page 42

  • top10news17-23March
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    The top 10 most-read articles between 17 - 23 March 2023

    2023-03-24T09:00:41Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 - 23 March 2023 were: Amazon increases pay for UK operations staffCurrys gives staff fourth pay rise in 18 monthsKingspan Water and Energy staff strike over payPhoenix Group and Herbert Smith Freehills become living pension employers Aldi increases pay for store ...

  • New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
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    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on hunt for bear huggers

    2023-03-24T09:00:09Z

    Something for the weekend: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is going on a bear hugger hunt, looking for a conservation officer to patrol the parks and wilderness areas, and potentially encounter some of the US state’s 6,000 black bears.In an advertisement posted to its Facebook page, the ...

  • Moto Hospitality
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    Moto Hospitality adds discounted childcare support for employees

    2023-03-23T10:36:07Z

    Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality has partnered with nursery and early years education provider Busy Bees to offer its workforce discounted childcare support.Its 5,500 UK employees received a 10% discount on childcare fees at any of Busy Bees' national network of more than 350 nurseries. They can also access the ...

  • Shelley-Bishton
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    News UK appoints head of diversity, equity and inclusion

    2023-03-23T09:00:27Z

    Newspaper publishing firm News UK has appointed Shelley Bishton (pictured) as head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).Bishton will focus on furthering the DEI strategy across News UK, which includes The Sun, The Times, The Sunday Times, TalkTV, talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK and Times Radio. She will report into Sarah ...

  • holiday Megan Parker
    Opinion

    Megan Parker: Could employers be obliged to pay back historical holiday underpayments?

    2023-03-22T09:00:45Z

    As of now, if an employee’s holiday is incorrect, they must bring a claim forward within three months of when the deduction was made, or if a string of underpayments has been made, within three months of the last time they were underpaid for their holiday.However, this system may be ...

  • Sainsbury’s chief people officer
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    Sainsbury’s hires first chief people officer

    2023-03-20T09:00:11Z

    Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced that it has hired Prerana Issar (pictured) as its first ever chief people officer.Issar was the NHS’ first chief people officer during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to that, she worked at the United Nations World Food Programme as director of public-private partnerships and chief HR ...

  • top10news10-16March
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    The top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 March 2023

    2023-03-17T09:00:46Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 March 2023 were: Spring Budget 2023: Scheme launches to help disabled people to access work and supportSpring Budget 2023: Pensions lifetime allowance scrappedSpring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues Spring Budget 2023: Tax-free pensions ...

  • Superdrug pay
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    Superdrug raises pay for newly qualified pharmacists

    2023-03-16T11:33:40Z

    Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comBeauty and health retailer Superdrug has increased pay for newly qualified pharmacists, which will result in their wages rising to at least £50,000.According to Superdrug, this raise was implemented to ensure all of its pharmacists continue to receive a strong renumeration package. There are currently 155 ...

  • Searcys
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    Searcys enhances maternity and paternity pay

    2023-03-16T10:58:32Z

    Restaurant and events catering business Searcys has enhanced its maternity and paternity pay as part of an overall approach to improving its family and parental benefits.The firm, which employs more than 1,100 members of staff across its venues and head office team, introduced a policy providing up to 24 weeks ...

  • Pauline-Cunningham
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    HCML appoints head of HR

    2023-03-16T09:00:42Z

    Rehabilitation treatment and care management provider HCML has hired Pauline Cunningham (pictured) as head of HR.Cunningham has more than 25 years of HR experience, and will be responsible for delivering a people plan that enables the firm to meet its strategic goals and drive profitable growth. She will also be ...

  • Black Pearl Pub
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    Black Pearl Pubs to pay £1,700 in tax-related unfair dismissal case

    2023-03-15T09:00:37Z

    Glasgow business Black Pearl Pub has been ordered to pay a former employee more than £1,700 after an employment tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed.The employee, known as B Storrie, had worked at the bar The Montford for more than a year but never received a contract outlining her ...

  • Anna-Capitanio-headshot
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    Domestic and General appoints chief people officer

    2023-03-13T09:00:24Z

    Appliance care specialist firm Domestic and General has appointed Anna Capitanio (pictured) as chief people officer as of March.Capitanio, who also joined the leadership team, took over from Jenny Hillyer, who held the position of interim chief people officer.Capitanio has more than two decades of experience across sectors including pharmaceuticals, ...

  • 9 March 2023
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    The top 10 most-read articles between 3 - 9 March 2023

    2023-03-10T09:00:53Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 - 9 March 2023 were: Costa Coffee gives staff third pay rise in 12 monthsAmazon receives top employer certification for 2023FNZ implements global family leave benefitsGovernment names first menopause employment championKinleigh Folkard and Hayward gives staff one-off cost-of-living payment Sellick Partnership ...

  • Howden UK and Ireland
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    Howden UK and Ireland hires first HR director

    2023-03-09T09:00:47Z

    International insurance broker Howden UK and Ireland has appointed Tim Hopgood to the newly created role of HR director to reflect and drive its growth strategy, as well as talent retention and attraction.Hopgood has more than 20 years of experience in HR, and will report to Carl Shuker, chief executive ...

  • team versus individual recognition
    Analysis

    Team versus individual recognition in the time of hybrid working

    2023-03-09T06:00:23Z

    Team and individual recognition schemes may follow some of the same guidelines, but there are key differences when it comes to implementing these successfully.Employers must consider what forms of team and individual recognition work for their culture, and understand how this is changing during the rise of hybrid working.Connectivity and ...

  • Jerba Campervans workforce
    Case Studies

    Jerba Campervans values individual contribution to business success

    2023-03-09T06:00:20Z

    Manufacturer of Volkswagen campervans Jerba Campervans, which employs 15 members of staff, chooses to recognise its workforce as a whole rather than as individuals or teams.The firm is 100% employee-owned, and as a result of its employee ownership trust (EOT), pays each member of staff an income tax-free financial bonus ...

  • Understanding Recruitment recognises
    Case Studies

    Understanding Recruitment recognises team and individual success

    2023-03-09T06:00:18Z

    Technology recruitment firm Understanding Recruitment recognises its employees' achievements by offering a variety of rewards to boost engagement.The organisation, which has 85 members of staff based in St Albans, England, offers its employees breaks away to recognise strong performance and the achievement of targets. Every other year, the employer takes ...

  • sulzer pumps
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    Sulzer Pumps introduces discounted childcare support

    2023-03-08T11:23:12Z

    Engineering firm Sulzer Pumps has partnered with nursery provider Busy Bees to offer its UK employees discounted childcare support.The employer’s 1,200 UK-based staff have been given a 10% discount on childcare fees at more than 350 Busy Bees nurseries across the country, as well as access to the Unleashing Potential ...

  • Costa Coffee pay rise
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    Costa Coffee gives staff third pay rise in 12 months

    2023-03-06T10:59:19Z

    Cafe chain Costa Coffee has awarded employees across its 1,520 UK employer-owned stores a third pay rise in 12 months.From 1 April, base pay rates for all store team members, regardless of age, will increase from £10 per hour to at least £10.70 per hour. More experienced baristas will see ...

  • Uzair-Qadeer-Landscape
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    BBC names chief people officer

    2023-03-06T09:00:00Z

    The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recruited Uzair Qadeer (pictured) as its new chief people officer as of the end of February.Qadeer will sit on the BBC executive committee, the operations committee, and be a key advisor to the board remuneration committee. He was recruited to oversee all global human ...