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AnalysisHow sustainable are employers’ pay strategies?
Record high inflation in the UK is resulting in some employers increasing pay levels in an attempt to keep up.Unless changes to pay strategy are underpinned by a clear rationale and aligned to a well-thought through reward initiative, they are at risk of being unsustainable in the long-term.Alongside one-off payments ...
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Case StudiesShoosmiths supports staff with sustainable pay strategy
In 2022, London-based law firm Shoosmiths not only gave its employees a discretionary thank you payment equal to 3% of their salary in May, but also awarded them a £1,000 cost-of-living payment in September.The organisation, which employs more than 1,500 members of staff across 14 locations, also received living wage ...
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ArticleNTT Data UK and Ireland appoints vice president of DEI
Business consulting and IT services firm NTT Data UK and Ireland has appointed Clare Stephens as its new vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).Driving forward all of NTT Data’s DEI campaigns and initiatives, Stephens will build on the momentum of the existing programmes, as well as create new ...
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Article55% of UK staff want more reward and recognition investment
More than half (55%) of UK employees want their employer to increase its investment in employee reward and recognition, according to reseerch by employee engagement platform Reward Gateway.Its 2023 Employee engagement trends report, which surveyed more than 3,000 employees across four global regions, also found that more than half of ...
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ArticleGovernment launches holiday pay consultation
The government has launched a consultation into the way holiday pay and entitlement is calculated for temporary, part-year and zero hours workers.The consultation is intended to explore how the process of calculating holiday pay for these groups can be simplified for employers and provide clarity to employees. it proposes to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 January - 12 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 January - 12 January 2023 were: Ann Summers reports 35.2% mean gender pay gapMastercard and Google rank among best workplaces for 2023Halo Trust introduces employee engagement and happiness tool Taylor Swift's feline friend earns £81.6 million as animal influencerSantander Consumer UK ...
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ArticleJohn Good Group recruits chief human resources officer
Logistics business John Good Group has added Rachel Lowe (pictured) as chief human resources officer as of this month.Lowe will be responsible for enhancing the development and growth of the group's team members, as well as leading the implementation of various programmes designed to support the professional development of the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Tails.com implements financial wellbeing platform
Tailored dog food delivery firm Tails.com has introduced a financial wellbeing platform for its more than 300 members of staff.The platform, provided by Bippit, gives employees access to one-to-one financial coaching with a professionally qualified Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) coach matched to their needs, after they answer questions about their ...
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ArticleMastercard and Google rank among best workplaces for 2023
Technology firm Google and financial services business Mastercard were among those named on the UK's Best Places to Work list for 2023, put together by Glassdoor.The top three employers on the list were management consultancies Bain and Company and Boston Consulting Group, and software firm ServiceNow.Glassdoor compiled the ninth annual ...
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ArticleProcter and Gamble hires chief human resources officer
Procter and Gamble has named Bala Purushothaman (pictured) as chief human resources officer effective 1 January 2023.He succeeded Tracey Grabowski, who retired at the end of the year after a career spanning more than 33 years.Purushothaman will be responsible for developing and leading Procter and Gamble's people and organisation strategy ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 30 December 2022 - 5 January 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 December 2022 - 5 January 2023 were: Bentley and Unilever among best employers for shift-based employeesSnowflake measures success of automated benefits programmeWill automation and AI revolutionise the world of benefits in 2023?Media Mantra updates leave policy to enhance inclusion and wellbeingEmployee ...
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ArticleUS Department of Defense extends military parental leave
Credit: Mia2you / Shutterstock.comThe US Department of Defense has expanded its military parental leave programme in order to allow all eligible active and reserve service members to care for children while balancing their work.The expansion provides 12 weeks of parental leave to those on active duty for 12 months or ...
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ArticleRiviera Partners names chief people officer
Riviera Partners,?an executive search firm for engineering, product, and?design roles, has appointed Decio Mendes (pictured) as its new chief people officer.Mendes will lead Riviera’s people and culture strategy in the form of organisational development, talent management and training, and global employee experience.He joined from FLYN, a corporate development firm that ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2023 gives entrants chance to win table for 10
HR, reward and benefits professionals who want to win a table at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023 and receive the early bird entry rate only have two days left to submit their entries.Those who submit their entries by the end of Friday 6 January will receive an automatic entry into ...
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OpinionSian McKinley and Joshua Peters: The impact of the metaverse on employment law
Employment laws on harassment, discrimination and privacy of workers are well established online and in the office, but applying these rules in the metaverse raises novel risks and challenges. In the employment sphere, an evolution of existing legal principles is more likely than a complete overhaul.The nascent metaverse has already ...
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ArticleNorton Rose Fulbright names chief people officer for EMEA
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Kate Evans (pictured) as chief people officer for the Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) region.Evans will work with the EMEA management team, the broader partnership and business services leaders to enhance employee engagement, talent retention and career development, and bring about ...
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Supplier article5 top tips on how to keep your New Year’s resolution
Follow these tips to make your New Year’s resolution last longer than JanuaryWith January around the corner, it’s that time of year when people start making their New Year’s resolutions. Although sayings such as “new year, new me” start to circulate, in reality the majority of people will fail to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 9 - 15 December 2022
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 and 15 December 2022 were: Northern Ireland government confirms £1,400 NHS pay awardJacob’s Cream Crackers gives 6.5% pay riseGovernment awards £1.97 million to help women in the workplaceEmployers using pay to drive performance outperform peersBillionaire boss hires out Disney World exclusively ...
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ArticleGymshark hires chief people officer
Fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has recruited Laura Hagan (pictured) to join the business in January 2023 as its new chief people officer.Hagan will be responsible for ensuring Gymshark attracts the right talent to enable sustainable growth. She will report directly to founder and chief executive officer Ben Francis.Hagan spent ...
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AnalysisWhat will the top reward trends be in 2023?
The cost-of-living crisis and looming recession has led to a stronger focus on support which will follow into the new year, with some employers looking at cost-effective options.Due to the struggle for talent and the rising costs of living, pay awards are expected to be higher next year than in ...