All Total reward articles – Page 77
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ArticleJason Green: How has the government’s decision to prolong home working impacted employers?
The impact of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and the requirement to work from home has not been bad news for all. Many employees who can work from home have found the flexible working hours, time saved on commuting and additional money saved on travel, and that morning coffee and lunch ...
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ArticleMetro Bank hires first director of colleague experience and inclusion
Metro Bank has appointed Simi Dubb as its first director of colleague experience and inclusion.In this newly created role, Dubb will report to the bank’s chief people officer Carol Frost and will be responsible for “continuing to evolve and embed a truly diverse and inclusive colleague experience right across the ...
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ArticlePoll: 23% of employers have cut staff benefits since pandemic began
Employee Benefits poll: Almost a quarter of organisations have either cut or reduced staff benefits since the beginning of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.According to the latest Employee Benefits survey, 23% of organisations reported that they had either cut or offered fewer perks to their employees in response to the global ...
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ArticleKyndryl hires Maryjo Charbonnier as chief HR officer
Kyndryl, a new company created following the separation of IBM’s managed infrastructure services business, has appointed Maryjo Charbonnier as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO).In her new role, Charbonnier will be overseeing the organisation’s HR strategy in the UK and across the world. Her key focus will be on ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 18 June - 24 June 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 June – 24 June 2021 were: Deloitte supports work-life balance with flexible working policyABB launches paid parental leave programmePremier Inn employees strike over living wage disputeA cuppa to boost employee wellbeingEmployers can furlough self-isolating employeesHow can you engage employees who are ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Taking pride in work
While last week was Men’s Health Week, the month of June is global Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ communities across the globe.To coincide with this, some employers have taken the opportunity to review their diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies, identify areas of improvement and implement new initiatives.Insurance company Zego, for ...
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ArticleAvePoint recruits first chief people officer
AvePoint, which provides data management solutions for Microsoft 365, has hired Stuart Robertson as its first-ever chief people officer.In his new role, Robertson will oversee talent, organisational scaling and employee experience and performance.Robertson, who joins AvePoint as it prepares to list as a public company on NASDAQ, brings more than ...
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Article86% believe wellbeing is key to employee experience
The vast majority (86%) of UK employers believe wellbeing is a key aspect of a positive employee experience, according to a new study by Willis Towers Watson.The global advisory and broking organisation's 2021 employee experience survey explored the key drivers of what people's experiences involve, and found that 88% of ...
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OpinionCrystal Hoole: Motivating employees requires a holistic reward approach
Many organisations talk about total reward strategies, but in reality, they focus purely on extrinsic motivational factors such as financial rewards to motivate and compensate their staff. While this may be effective to attract talent initially, it may not be adequate to retain key talent or motivate employees in difficult ...
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AnalysisHow can total reward packages motivate employees post furlough?
Need to know:One way to motivate employees after being on furlough is for employers to simply ask them what they need or want and to tailor the rewards package to this.There is an understanding that communication around rewards packages needs to be clear, and this needs to be underpinned by ...
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Case StudiesHLM Architects incorporates flexible working into total reward package
Architecture firm HLM Architects employs more than 180 people across five UK studios, and has been accredited as a world-class company for workplace engagement by Best Companies.Following its transition to an employee ownership model in December 2020, HLM Architects introduced its Smart Blend flexible working pilot scheme in May 2021, ...
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ArticleWolters Kluwer appoints new chief HR officer
Global information services organisation Wolters Kluwer has promoted Bill Baker to the role of chief human resources officer.Baker has been with the company since 2013, most recently as executive vice president of global rewards and HR service delivery. In his former position, he led an HR transformation programme that included ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 June -17 June 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 June – 17 June 2021 were: Top tips on implementing electric company car schemesFacebook allows remote working for all employeesHow can flexible working hours address employee burnout?Crerar Hotels launches new benefits packageFinances affect 39% of employees' mental healthBe the Big Cheese ...
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Talkdesk recruits Laura Butler as its first chief HR officer
Artificial intelligence software provider Talkdesk has hired Laura Butler as its first chief human resources officer.According to Talkdesk, Butler will oversee global efforts to attract, retain, and develop a “courageous, innovative, and customer-obsessed team” as the company shifts into its next decade of growth.Butler will join Talkdesk from Adobe company ...
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ArticleTyne and Wear Metro staff to strike over pay freeze
Tyne and Wear Metro employees have planned for seven days of industrial action over a pay dispute with their employer Swiss rail giant Stadler.The staff, who are members of the Unite and RMT union, are striking in response to a wage freeze from 28 June. Stadler, which maintains Metro’s train ...
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Poll: Has your organisation cut or reduced any employee benefits since the pandemic began?
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ArticleCrerar Hotels launches new benefits package
Crerar Hotels has unveiled a range of revamped employee benefits to set itself apart from others in the hospitality industry.The range of lifestyle perks being introduced have been designed to be more attuned to how employees live and work. These include contributions towards driving lessons, a compulsory day off on ...
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ArticleBitpanda hires Lindsay Ross as chief HR officer
Digital investment platform Bitpanda has appointed Lindsay Ross to the position of chief human resources officer (CHRO).In her role as CHRO, Ross will be essential in leading Bitpanda’s global and UK team members and will be responsible for all facets of Bitpanda's global HR. This includes people functions, internal communications ...
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ArticleEmployee benefits cut for more than one in five
New data has revealed that more than one in five UK employees have had their benefits cut partly or completely during the past 12 months.The study by salary advance start-up Borofree, which was conducted by Censuswide, looked at the benefits landscape and examined what now matters to the UK workforce.The ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 4 June – 10 June 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 June – 10 June 2021 were: EXCLUSIVE: Invesco completes launch of single technology benefits platformGeneral Electric faces industrial action over pension reformsTesco staff win equal pay battle in European CourtConfessions: Candid discovers the dark arts of commsHave employers placed wellbeing at ...