All Total reward articles – Page 71
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OpinionSamantha Dickinson: Will workers’ rights be eroded by government legislation?
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 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Adobe to discuss reproductive health at Employee Benefits Live 2022
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 ...
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AnalysisHow to use total reward to create a unified culture
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 ...
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Case StudiesIFS uses total reward approach to unify global culture
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 ...
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ArticleWise recruits new chief people officer
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 ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 4 - 10 August 2022
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 ...
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ArticleHouse of Townend pops top on Prosecco taster opportunity
Something for the weekend: Yorkshire-based wine merchant House of Townend has started the search for a dedicated Prosecco taster to join its team on a fixed one-month contract.The business originally uncorked the role last year, and having bubbled over with applications from aficionados, decided to reopen the position once again ...
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ArticleElastacloud hires first chief people officer
Cloud consultancy Elastacloud has appointed Louise Douglas (pictured) as its first chief people officer, effective immediately.In the newly created role, Douglas will drive the firm’s HR capabilities and culture, scale its global growth and operations, and further lead its global talent, workforce enablement, culture, and diversity and inclusion.She is an ...
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ArticleToluna appoints its first chief people officer
Consumer insights provider Toluna has announced the appointment of Mathilde Lelièvre (pictured) to the newly created role of chief people officer, in order to attract, develop, and retain top talent.Lelièvre joined Toluna in 2005 as a vice president of operations and was responsible for managing its client services team. Most ...
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: The tax impact of new employment status guidance
On 26 July 2022, the government published its response to a consultation on employment status, alongside associated guidance. The rules on employment status are important for both businesses and individuals, because they determine employment rights, such as entitlement to the national minimum wage and holiday pay, and whether a business ...
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Case Studies71a uses pay rises to motivate and reward employees
71a, a digital marketing agency that works with consumer finance brands, has not only given its eight full-time employees a pay rise this year to combat the increase of national insurance rates, but also upped wages by £1,500 in January in an attempt to help with increasing inflation.According to the ...
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ArticleAwin names new group people and culture director
Global affiliate marketing platform Awin has hired Cinzia Campanini (pictured) as its group people and culture director to lead its HR department’s transformation and develop its future people-centric vision.Campanini will work closely with HR teams, the executive board and all functions of Awin to develop employee experience and engagement, leadership ...
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ArticleAlternative Airlines enhances benefits with focus on wellbeing
Flight search and booking organisation Alternative Airlines has launched an enhanced benefits package for its 70 members of staff, including flight credits worth up to £1,000 per year and a focus on employee wellbeing.The business, based in Horley, introduced the benefits in July, in order to acknowledge the hard work ...
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ArticleSmartBear hires chief people and culture officer
Information technology business SmartBear, which is headquartered in Massachusetts and has offices in Ireland, England and Poland, has appointed Veronica Curran (pictured) as chief people and culture officer.Curran previously held roles at Mendix, Turbonomic and Bain Capital Ventures, and has 15 years of experience.Most recently, she was chief people officer ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 July – 4 August 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 July and 4 August were: HSBC awards lowest-paid staff £1,500 cost-of-living bonusRicoh UK introduces financial wellbeing app for employeesCo-operative Bank gives staff £1,000 cost-of-living pay riseUniversity of the Arts London enhances parental leaveOnly 22% of employers target benefits to specific demographics46% ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Princes and KraftHeinz to discuss mental health at Employee Benefits Live 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Dent, chief people officer and board member at Princes Group, and Jurgita Capizzano, international benefits manager at KraftHeinz (both pictured), have been announced as participants in a panel discussion about mental health resilience at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel will be part of the conference’s mental health resilience ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid works on a training programme
If there is one thing I quite like working on, it is training presentations. So, when HQ asks for a volunteer to work on a manager education programme covering reward topics, I jump right in.I love the idea of installing new managers with all the basics they need to stop ...
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ArticleITN hires head of reward and wellbeing
Television production business ITN has appointed Jo Fairweather (pictured) as head of reward and wellbeing.Fairweather will lead its total reward agenda and have responsibility for the ongoing evaluation and improvement of reward strategy, establishing frameworks, policies and processes that are best practice, fit for purpose, and meet HR and overall ...
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ArticleOnly 22% of employers target benefits to specific demographics
Less than a quarter (22%) of employers target benefits to specific demographics in their workforce like age, lifestyle and risk factors, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.The survey of 500 HR decision makers found that 57% offered the same benefits to all staff, and 18% differentiated their benefits ...
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Article35% have to book extra annual leave for flight delays
Employee Benefits poll: More than a third (35%) of employers have told employees that they must book additional holiday days if they are impacted by flight delays and get stuck abroad. This have been occurring over the past few months due to a shortage of airport workers, air traffic control ...