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ArticleBrightcove names new chief people officer
Streaming technology business Brightcove has appointed Trisha Stiles (pictured) as chief people officer for all its operating countries, including the UK, effective from 29 August.Reporting to chief executive officer Marc DeBevoise, Stiles will lead the human resource strategy, including talent and performance management, and spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 22 July – 28 July 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 22 July and 28 July were: Aldi increases hourly pay for second time in 2022 TSB gives lowest earning staff £1,000 cost-of-living bonusMoneysupermarket gives employees £2,000 for rising living costsFive Guys franchisee launches on-demand payLaing O’Rourke launches equal parental leave Axa UK ...
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ArticleBauer Media Audio hires people and culture director
Bauer Media Audio has appointed Christiane Freund (pictured) as its people and culture director, effective from 1 September.Freund will be responsible for the people and culture strategy for the organisation across Europe. She will lead the Audio HR team in each of the business’ nine territories, and support its ambition ...
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Supplier articleNEW RESEARCH REVEALS HOW TO BEST SUPPORT EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE COST OF LIVING INCREASES
AUTHOR: Ruth Mathias, UK Growth Marketing Director at Reward GatewayAs the world reels from the impact of the pandemic, global conflicts and economic turmoil, the cost of living is increasing rapidly. Companies are feeling financial pressure as bills mount, and most have little wiggle room in their budgets for salaries, ...
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ArticleSedgwick appoints head of UK colleague resources
Sedgwick, a global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has appointed Vicki Cowell (pictured) as head of colleague resources in the UK.The firm employs nearly 30,000 members of staff across 80 countries. Cowell will seek to drive business performance through the development and implementation of people-oriented strategies ...
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ArticleCandy Funhouse’s chief candy officer to receive delicious benefits
Something for the weekend: If you’re passionate about sweet treats but fed up of paying high prices for dental treatment, look no further than this tasty job advert from Canadian online candy store Candy Funhouse.This is the perfect position for someone who wants to explore unreleased and existing products while ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 15 July – 21 July 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 July and 21 July were: Supreme Court rules teacher entitled to more holiday pay in landmark caseJohn Lewis Partnership becomes Menopause Friendly EmployerCourt of Appeal overturns injunction preventing Tesco from removing enhanced pay English NHS staff receive minimum £1,400 pay rise ...
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ArticleYapily hires new chief people officer
Open banking platform Yapily has appointed Caroline Abercrombie (pictured) as chief people officer as part of its continuing growth strategies.Abercrombie, who has more than two decades of experience in growing tech start-ups, has been recruited to lead Yapily’s efforts to acquire top talent, support a thriving and dynamic team, and ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live unveils 2022 agenda
The agenda for Employee Benefits Live 2022, which will take place at ExCeL London on 5-6 October 2022, has been announced.Employee Benefits Live is Europe’s largest dedicated reward and benefits event for the HR and reward industry, providing the opportunity for more than 1,500 compensation, benefits and HR professionals to ...
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ArticleSTR Group gives staff £500 bonus and summer trading hours
International recruitment business STR Group has awarded its 140-plus employees with a £500 cost-of-living bonus, and has introduced summer trading hours.As of this month, the Cosham-based firm will allow its staff to finish at 2pm every Friday, with some of the team who work US hours able to move to ...
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ArticleGovernment appoints chief people officer
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Fiona Ryland (pictured) as the government's chief people officer following full external recruitment campaigns.Ryland will join the newly created post in the autumn from her role at University College London, where she has been vice president of operations and chief operating officer.She ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 8 July – 14 July 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 July and 14 July were: Cadbury staff secure up to 17.5% two-year pay dealNatwest gives lowest earning staff £1,000 pay riseJet2holidays implements 8% pay rise and £1,000 bonusPeloton offers staff one-off cash bonus and stock options79% want employer support during cost-of-living ...
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ArticleBaker McKenzie increases newly qualified lawyer pay to £110,000
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has increased the starting pay for newly qualified lawyers from £105,000 to £110,000, as of this month.Trainee salaries have remained at their current rates, with first year trainees eligible for £50,000 and second year trainees receiving £55,000.According to the firm, which has around 13,150 employees, ...
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ArticleShipBob recruits new chief people officer
Global fulfilment platform ShipBob, which has 30 centres across the US, Canada, UK, European Union (EU) and Australia, has appointed Lara Morgenthaler (pictured) as chief people officer.Morgenthaler started her career at Trilogy Software and has overseen human resources in a variety of roles for more than 20 years at Newell ...
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ArticleSmart Monkey Marketing launches unlimited annual leave
Sussex-based marketing agency Smart Monkey Marketing has introduced unlimited annual leave to encourage an improved work-life balance for its three full-time members of staff and four freelancers.Under the policy, a minimum number of days should be taken as annual leave per quarter, so that staff are aware that, while they ...
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ArticleCommerzbank names new chief human resources officer
The supervisory board of German bank Commerzbank has appointed Sabine Mlnarsky (pictured) to its board of managing directors, where she will assume responsibility for the group human resources division.Effective from 1 January 2023, Mlnarsky will succeed Sabine Schmittroth as chief human resources officer and labour relations director. Schmittroth is leaving ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 1 July – 7 July 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 July and 7 July were: Government changes fit note certification legislationHerbert Smith Freehills increases newly qualified lawyer pay by 14% Bosch Rexroth Glenrothes staff strike over pay rowKnight Frank introduces debit card as part of enhanced benefits package TikTok star makes ...
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ArticleIndeed hires chief people officer
Global hiring platform Indeed has appointed Priscilla Koranteng (pictured) as chief people officer, effective immediately.Koranteng, who will be part of Indeed’s senior leadership team and will report to chief executive officer Chris Hyams, will oversee its people functions, including HR and recruiting, and will lead the global HR and people ...
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ArticleLinkedIn gives US staff extra paid week off
Credit: Natee Meepian / Shutterstock.comSocial media platform LinkedIn has given its 15,900 US full-time employees an extra paid week off to help combat burnout.As well as US staff having Monday 4 July off to celebrate Independence Day, the organisation has given them an extra four days of paid annual leave, ...
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ArticleKnight Frank introduces debit card as part of enhanced benefits package
Credit: Lubo Ivanko / Shutterstock.comProperty consultancy Knight Frank has updated its benefits package, including offering its 2,220 UK employees a branded, money-saving debit card to make charitable donations and reduce foreign exchange fees abroad.Currensea is an open banking enabled debit card which links to existing bank accounts and allows users ...