All Total reward articles – Page 55
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ArticleIveco Group introduces global reward platform
Credit: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.comAutomotive business Iveco Group has launched a global benefits, total reward and communication platform for its workforce spread across 27 countries.Through its partnership with Benify, Iveco Group staff can now access their benefits through an app at any point, while the business can also use the ...
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ArticleKinly appoints global people director
audio-visual integration and collaboration services provider Kinly has promoted Katy Thorpe (pictured) to the role of global people director.Thorpe has been HR director for the UK region for the past three years, and will develop and execute plans that benefit staff across the globe, including new offices in Germany and ...
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ArticleYodel names director of HR operations
UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has promoted Alison Richardson (pictured) to the role of director of HR operations.Richardson will drive health and wellbeing initiatives across the business, including supporting mental health first aiders and champions, employee wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion activity. She will also continue to lead the recruitment ...
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ArticleDeutsche Bank completes £400 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in
Banking group Deutsche Bank has completed a £400 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction for its UK pension scheme.Aviva insured the defined benefit (DB) pension liabilities for nearly 1,300 scheme members, removing the investment and longevity risk. As a result of the deal, they will experience no change in the ...
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ArticleCentral Co-op enhances health and medical benefits
Food and funeral care retailer Central Co-op has introduced enhanced health and medical benefits for its around 7,600 employees as of this week.The employer, which operates across the Midlands and East Anglia, has launched the DigiCare+ app through a partnership with Aviva. Staff can order an annual health check test ...
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ArticleA G Parfett and Sons gives staff 7.5% pay rise
Convenience store business A G Parfett and Sons has awarded its salaried workers a 7.5% pay rise to help with the rising cost of living.The Greater Manchester-based employer, which employs around 850 members of staff, has also given its weekly-paid employees an increase of 9.6% to their hourly rates.As part ...
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OpinionHolly Navarro: Supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan
In today’s richly diverse society, employers must demonstrate an understanding of the cultural variances of employees, and foster an inclusive working environment, ensuring multi-faith workforces are listened to and respected. An openness to making reasonable adjustments during this time will help improve employee satisfaction and embed inclusivity and diversity within ...
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ArticleArthur J Gallagher acquires benefits provider Buck
Insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm Arthur J Gallagher has completed acquisition of the partnership interests of BCHR Holdings, otherwise known as Buck.Based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Gallagher operates in approximately 130 countries around the world. HR, pensions and employee benefits consulting, technology, and administration services provider Buck ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Atradius' reward strategy supports employees through cost-of-living crisis
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Atradius podcasListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Anne Middleton, head of HR for the UK and Ireland at Atradius, details how the organisation supports its employees' financial and mental wellbeing during difficult economic times.The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for the trade credit ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Atradius
Pension and group riskTrust-based defined contribution pension with 12% employer, 3% employee minimum contributions.Additional voluntary contributions.Group income protection benefit that pays 75% up to state retirement age.Life assurance at 10-times salary.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI), subsidised for all employees. Employees pay £30 per month for individual cover and up ...
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ArticleEcocem hires first head of people and culture
Ecocem, a low carbon solutions provider for the cement and construction industries, has appointed Jennifer Dolan (pictured) as its first head of people and culture.In the newly created role, Dolan will oversee the firm’s people strategy and objectives, evolving its workplace ethos and culture. She will also develop and oversee ...
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ArticleBillion Dollar Boy introduces inclusive bank holiday policy
Influencer agency Billion Dollar Boy has launched a flexible bank holiday policy this week, in order to support its multi-faith workforce.The initiative allows its 130 employees to exchange existing UK bank holidays, largely based on Christian tradition, in order to observe religious celebrations or events of their choice, including Easter, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 24 - 30 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 - 30 March 2023 were: Welsh government gives teachers 3% pay riseBurberry reports 2.7% mean ethnicity pay gapFacebook reports 2.8% mean hourly gender pay gapCadent accredited as fertility-friendly employerMitie accredited as silver standard inclusive employer West Midlands National Express gives drivers ...
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ArticleGreensleeves Care gives staff 10.1% pay rise
Care home business Greensleeves Care has given its 1,600 members of staff a minimum 10.1% pay rise as part of an £8.4 million investment.Frontline employees will receive the increase in April. The investment was the biggest the firm has ever made for staff pay. It already pays at least the ...
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide Group names new head of HR and recruitment
Logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has promoted Vanita Dass-Puri (pictured, left) to the role of head of HR and recruitment following the combination of its internal human resources and recruitment teams to support international expansion.With more than five years of experience at Europa and 15 years overall, Dass-Puri will lead ...
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ArticleAir New Zealand raises entry wages to $30 per hour
Credit: Ryan Fletcher / Shutterstock.comAirline Air New Zealand has increased its entry-level wage to $30 (£16.23) per hour as part of its goal to attract 400 new members of staff to join its airport teams in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.The business also committed to awarding all airport employees with annual ...
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ArticleBrunswick Group names new chief people officer
Critical issues advisory firm Brunswick Group has appointed Meaghan Ramsey (pictured) as chief people officer, effective immediately.Stepping back from her current role as UK managing partner and co-head of the London office, which she has been in since January 2021, Ramsey will lead the firm’s people function globally, overseeing all ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 17 - 23 March 2023
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 ...
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ArticleNew Mexico Department of Game and Fish on hunt for bear huggers
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 ...
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ArticleMoto Hospitality adds discounted childcare support for employees
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 ...