All Total reward articles – Page 52

  • ClaireHaworth
    Opinion

    Claire Haworth: A remote working law may not solve the UK’s labour shortage

    2022-08-31T08:00:08Z

    It is rumoured that the government is thinking of implementing a law extending the existing right to request flexible working. This would give employees greater flexibility in terms of how they work, including the right to remote working, as set out in the 2019 Employment Bill.At present, only employees with ...

  • Belfast City Council
    Article

    Belfast City Council introduces extended bereavement leave and pay

    2022-08-26T10:57:54Z

    Belfast City Council is to give all workers two weeks of statutory bereavement leave and pay, subject to trade union consultations.In a meeting of its Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, councillors gave unanimous support to give staff 10 consecutive work days of bereavement leave as a day one right, including ...

  • debbie-lovewell-tuck
    Opinion

    Lovewell's logic: Should the UK move to a four-day week?

    2022-08-26T08:00:35Z

    Last week, The Telegraph featured an article focusing on the experiences of several organisations currently participating in the UK’s pilot of a four-day working week.During the pilot, which is running between June and December 2022, more than 3,000 employees from 70 organisations across the UK will work 80% of their ...

  • top10news19-25August
    Article

    The top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 August 2022

    2022-08-26T08:00:08Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 August 2022 were: EXCLUSIVE: Natwest Group introduces menopause supportOddbox launches financial wellbeing platform for staff4Com gives staff extra £200 a month to help with energy bills Work-life balance beats salary as top factor in choosing new roleUK ranks sixth ...

  • ElectronicArts
    Article

    Electronic Arts UK revamps on-site gym to boost staff wellbeing

    2022-08-25T11:13:58Z

    Credit: Radu Bercan / Shutterstock.comVideo game business Electronic Arts (EA) UK has started refurbishing the on-site gym provided for its 2,000 employees, as part of a partnership with corporate fitness and wellbeing services provider Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP).The refurbishment was started as part of EA’s wellbeing offering, which aims to ...

  • Poll: Will you be allowing staff to carry additional annual leave over to 2021?
    Article

    EatSleep Media launches unlimited annual leave

    2022-08-25T10:31:42Z

    Cardiff-based production firm EatSleep Media has introduced unlimited annual leave for its 13 members of staff.Included in the policy is a minimum number holiday days, with no set maximum. The business will not require staff to submit formal leave requests in order to take holiday, and senior leadership will check ...

  • work-life balance
    Article

    Work-life balance beats salary as top factor in choosing new role

    2022-08-24T11:09:43Z

    Two-fifths (41%) of UK employees were attracted to their current role for the promise of work-life balance, compared with 36% who cited salary, according to research by workplace pension provider Aviva.This was a change compared to before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic in 2019, when 41% were attracted to salary, the ...

  • workers
    Opinion

    Helena Rosenstein: What’s next for gig economy workers and their benefits?

    2022-08-24T05:00:33Z

    The tug of war between gig economy workers and their employers continues. The last round saw GMB, the union representing gig economy workers, their rights, and their benefits, take legal action against Uber and win. Now, the union has Bolt firmly in its sights. While the Supreme Court ruled in ...

  • DanielChan
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Dentsu and Atom Bank to discuss health and wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2022

    2022-08-23T08:00:47Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Chan (pictured), global workplace and wellbeing lead at media and digital marketing communications firm Dentsu International, has been revealed as one of the participants in a panel discussion about health and wellbeing practices at Employee Benefits Live 2022.Other panellists include Anne-Marie Lister, chief people officer at Atom Bank, ...

  • domestic abuse support
    Article

    29% of employers are reviewing their domestic abuse support for staff

    2022-08-23T08:00:01Z

    Employee Benefits poll: Almost three in 10 (29%) employers do not currently offer their employees dedicated domestic abuse support, but are reviewing their policies.More than one-fifth (22%) of respondents to an online survey conducted by Employee Benefits earlier this month admitted that they do not offer dedicated support of this ...

  • compensation
    Article

    Former Manchester Working staff compensated for failed employment transfer

    2022-08-22T10:27:31Z

    A dozen employees originally employed by Manchester Working (MW) have received compensation payouts after they were left jobless due to a failed employment transfer.The workers secured almost £65,000 after their elected employee representative Jane Deegan brought claims for failure to inform and consult under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of ...

  • 18 August 2022
    Article

    The top 10 most-read articles between 12 - 18 August 2022

    2022-08-19T08:00:29Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 - 18 August 2022 were: Jet2 rewards employees with four extra annual leave daysBritish Airways staff secure 13% raise in bid to reinstate 2019 pay levelsAldi gives distribution centre staff up to 9% pay riseNationwide Building Society gives staff £1,200 cost-of-living ...

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
    Article

    Association of Chartered Certified Accountants hires head of reward and resourcing

    2022-08-18T08:00:29Z

    Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants, has recruited Fiona Christie (pictured) as head of reward and resourcing.Christie previously worked at Leidos, a defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research firm, as its head of reward and organisational wellness.She said: “I am excited to be ...

  • Shoosmiths
    Article

    Shoosmiths introduces employee bonus scheme

    2022-08-17T10:42:40Z

    Law firm Shoosmiths has launched its first formal employee bonus scheme as part of an updated reward strategy.The bonus scheme has been based on non-financial strategic goals and financial targets, and will pay the same percentage bonus to all employees in order to promote teamwork and collaboration. It has an ...

  • SamanthaDickinson
    Opinion

    Samantha Dickinson: Will workers’ rights be eroded by government legislation?

    2022-08-17T08:00:10Z

    As millions of public sector workers face below-inflation pay deals, the stage is set for a summer of continued discontent. So, how will the government’s decision to allow agency workers to cover in the event of further strike action affect the gathering storm clouds?Previously the Conduct of Employment Agencies and ...

  • Employee Benefits Live 2022
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Adobe to discuss reproductive health at Employee Benefits Live 2022

    2022-08-16T08:00:44Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Laura Jackson (pictured), physical wellbeing manager at computer software firm Adobe, has been announced as one of the participants in a panel discussion about menopause, fertility and pregnancy at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel, Menopause and fertility in the workplace, is sponsored by Peppy Health, and will be part ...

  • Common-goal
    Analysis

    How to use total reward to create a unified culture

    2022-08-16T05:00:38Z

    Need to know:Focusing on culture creates a natural connection with total reward that is authentic, compelling, and connects back to the employer brand.Encouraging discussion between remote and international teams about total reward drives connectivity, and unity and enhances the employee experience.Current talent shortages, coupled with soaring inflation and a higher ...

  • IFS
    Case Studies

    IFS uses total reward approach to unify global culture

    2022-08-16T05:00:07Z

    Global enterprise software organisation IFS employs over 5,000 employees in more than 50 countries worldwide. With its total reward approach, it aims to ensure that everyone is paid fairly for their contribution to the organisation’s success which helps to foster a strong team spirit and positive culture.Kate Bishop, chief human ...

  • Wise
    Article

    Wise recruits new chief people officer

    2022-08-15T08:00:20Z

    Global technology business Wise has announced that it has added Isabel Naidoo (pictured) to its team as chief people officer.Naidoo joins the business, which was recently named one of Glassdoor’s top 20 best places to work in the UK, with global experience in the financial services, technology, and consulting sectors.Based ...

  • 4 - 10 August 2022
    Article

    The top 10 most-read articles between 4 - 10 August 2022

    2022-08-12T11:31:33Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 - 10 August 2022 were: John Lewis launches parenthood support for staffShell awards 8% bonus following record profitsTesco agrees to cost-of-living pay rise for distribution centre employeesNetwork Rail managers accept 4% pay dealAmazon adds academic coaching to benefits packageTaylor Wimpey gives ...