All Total reward articles – Page 46
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ArticleLegoland Discovery Centre looks for assistant master model builders
Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham has started searching for assistant master model builders, a role ideal for enthusiasts who want to bring Lego worlds to life and create magical experiences.There are two full-time and one part-time roles available on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, and full availability is required across some ...
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OpinionTony Ark: Invesco supports UK workforce with comprehensive health benefits
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has long recognised that great health and wellbeing is a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. Promoting wellbeing by taking a proactive approach to benefits that help prevent stress and create a positive working environment is therefore a priority for ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Precis Digital takes collaborative approach to ensure benefits suit staff needs
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Precis Digital podcastListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jess Dickenson talks about the role that benefits play in building a world-class workforce at Precis Digital.Dickenson, chief operating officer at the digital marketing agency, explains how the organisation takes a collaborative approach to ensure ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Precis Digital
Benefits offered by Precis Digital:Pension A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all employees, with up to 8% matching contributions from the employer.Healthcare and wellbeingA £40 wellness allowance each month, which can be used towards items such as physical exercise, therapy apps and private medical insurance.Employee assistance programme (EAP).Access to ...
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ArticleUPS staff accept pay rises under collective bargaining agreement
Credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comMore than 300,000 full- and part-time United Parcel Service (UPS) employees in the US have voted to ratify a five-year collective bargaining agreement, accepting pay increases and ending the threat of strike action.More than 86% of trade union International Brotherhood of Teamsters members voted in favour ...
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ArticleLem-uhn launches work-from-anywhere scheme
UK PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a work-from-anywhere scheme in which employees can work outside the UK for 45 days per year.Employees are permitted to work in any country where the UK has a double taxation agreement.According to the agency, which wants to build not only a happier team but ...
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ArticleTribunal finds former Royal Stoke University Hospital nurse was unfairly dismissed
Credit: Vivid Brands / Shutterstock.comA former Royal Stoke University Hospital nurse has been found to have been unfairly dismissed and should have received statutory redundancy.Clare Jackson had been working as a band six senior haematology research nurse at the hospital for five years when a directorate restructuring involving more than ...
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ArticleWeka hires first chief people and culture officer
Weka, the data platform provider for performance-intensive workloads, has recruited Iris Hermelin as its first chief people and culture officer.Reporting to Liran Zvibel, co-founder and chief executive officer at Weka, Hermelin will be responsible for its global human resources organisation, recruiting and talent development, and shaping its culture and employee ...
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ArticleBaxterStorey enhances employee benefits package
Hospitality business BaxterStorey has enhanced its employee benefits package to support its 8,000 UK staff through various life stages and circumstances.The firm has introduced 24 weeks of fully paid enhanced maternity leave to ensure new mothers have the support they need to balance the demands of work and family. It ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 - 17 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 - 17 August were: Tesco Ireland enhances staff health and wellbeing benefits30% of staff prefer CDC pension for decumulation over an annuity or drawdownScotRail staff accept improved pay dealExclusive: A fifth of employees worry about money every dayMedian monthly pay up ...
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ArticleTransUnion names new UK chief human resources officer
TransUnion, a global information and insights firm and credit reference agency, has recruited Kaushik Gopalan as its new UK chief human resources officer.Gopalan will lead TransUnion's HR strategy and staff initiatives for the UK and Europe, with responsibilities spanning talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement and people operations.With more ...
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Case StudiesCloud Nine creates a culture of success through reward and recognition
Hair and beauty brand Cloud Nine uses its reward strategy to celebrate a culture of success by making it clear that everyone’s achievements are to be celebrated, whether they are personal or work related.The organisation, which employs 65 workers at its Yorkshire headquarters and sells products all over the world, ...
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AnalysisHow a reward strategy can create a culture of success
A fit-for-purpose reward strategy is vital in creating a happy and rewarded workforce that drives productivity and success.Employers should create a reward strategy that allows employees with different lifestyles and needs to work in a way that enables them to thrive.Aligning a reward strategy with organisational objectives can contribute to ...
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: How to make cross-border remote working successful
Cross-border remote working has never been easier for employees. However, the same cannot be said when it comes to employer compliance.First and foremost, employers need to ensure that their employees have the legal right to work in the overseas country. Employees may need a visa or work permit. Also, employees ...
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Article30% cite affordability as a challenge to support staff health and wellbeing
Affordability was cited as the biggest challenge in supporting the health and wellbeing of staff by 30% of employers, according to new research from Group Risk Development (Grid).The industry body for the group risk sector’s research was carried out among 503 UK HR decision-makers. It found that 45% of employers ...
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ArticleCanon UK and Ireland names new HR director
Canon UK and Ireland has appointed Kathryn Scott as its new HR director as of this month, replacing Debbie Brown who has moved internally to a new role as EMEA HR director, DRBG.In her new role, Scott will be responsible for driving forward the organisation’s people vision and inclusive culture, ...
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ArticleScottish Opera and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow launch financial wellbeing support
Credit: TreasureGalore / Shutterstock.comScottish Opera and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow have introduced a financial wellbeing scheme in order to support their workforces.The two Glasgow-based employers have a combined total of more than 350 employees. Provided by Glasgow Credit Union, its Employer Partner scheme offers staff ...
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ArticleThe Watches of Switzerland Group accredited as living wage employer
Credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.comThe Watches of Switzerland Group has been accredited as a real living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.As a result of this commitment, every Watches of Switzerland Group employee will receive a minimum hourly wage of £11.95 for those based in London and £10.90 for ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 3 - 9 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 - 9 August were: Bunzl, Ocado and Rolls Royce among top UK firms for retention51% of staff would sacrifice benefits to work from homeAnchor receives menopause-friendly accreditationShoosmiths enhances family-friendly policiesHow can pay transparency manage employees' expectations around salary?57% of millennials feel ...
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ArticleExclusive: Baker Hughes to present closing keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Magdalena Vintrova, total rewards director – regions at Baker Hughes, will present the closing keynote on the final day of Employee Benefits Live 2023.An international reward professional with more than 15 years' experience, Vintrova will share her experiences in delivering effective reward solutions in complex HR and business transformations, mergers ...