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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Employers can protect the planet
As this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) continues, now seems like as good a time as any for employers to look at the role they can play in protecting our planet.In recent years, a growing number of industries and businesses have been pledging to reduce their effect on ...
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ArticleLuxtripper gives staff unlimited holiday
Luxury travel operator Luxtripper has announced that it is now offering unlimited holidays and the ability to work anywhere in the world for its 100-plus members of staff based across the UK and India.According to the business, which plans to increase its employee headcount by up to 50% in the ...
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ArticleThe Employee Benefits Awards returns next week
The countdown to the eagerly anticipated Employee Benefits Awards 2021, in association with Aon, has almost come to an end, as the 19th annual event is set to take place next week.The awards is returning to an in-person ceremony on Friday 12 November, after last year’s took place online due ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 October – 4 November 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 October – 4 November 2021 were: Kellogg's provides paid leave for fertility treatmentLifting the lid on working lunch choicesEXCLUSIVE: 36% of employers offer no fertility support Stephenson Harwood offers electric cars to staffPoll: 33% of employers to consider menopause policies34% of ...
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ArticlePromotion as Fabriik appoints new chief people officer
Global financial services firm Fabriik has promoted its vice president, people and culture, Katja Ash to chief people officer.Ash, who joined the business in 2019 and was promoted last month (October), was formerly vice president, human resources and operations, at Canadian law firm Hummingbird Lawyers. She will lead on people ...
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ArticleJohn Townsend Trust secures £30 million buy-in
John Townsend Trust, a former charity that provided education and care to deaf children and young people, has agreed to a £30 million full scheme buy-in transaction for its pension and assurance scheme.Legal and General Assurance Society, which is part of financial services organisation Legal and General, will be covering ...
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ArticleStephenson Harwood offers electric cars to staff
A law firm is offering its UK staff electric cars as a way of aligning the business with some of the goals of the COP26 climate crisis conference.Global firm Stephenson Harwood is offering the benefit to its 550 employees in London initially, but hopes to extend the scheme to its ...
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ArticleFishawack Health hires first chief people officer
Knutsford, UK-based global commercialisation partner for the modern life sciences Fishawack Health has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Landon to the newly formed role of chief people officer.Starting last month (October), Landon is responsible for driving a company-wide culture focused on recruiting and retaining talent, while leading an international team of HR, ...
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ArticleTwo weeks until the Employee Benefits Awards 2021
The countdown to the highly anticipated Employee Benefits Awards 2021 continues, as the 19th annual event is set to take place in two weeks’ time and will be returning to an in-person ceremony following the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The Employee Benefits Awards 2021 is considered to be the go-to annual event ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Financial struggles continue despite NMW rise
The Budget 2021 announcement on Wednesday (27 October) confirmed an increase to the national minimum wage (NMW), which has been welcomed by many employees who have been facing financial struggles during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Indeed, with the NMW rate rising from £8.91 to £9.50 next April, many low-paid workers are ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 22 October – 28 October 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 22 October – 28 October 2021 were: RSA commits to becoming menopause friendlyBudget 2021: Pay rises announcedCoventry Building Society supports staff wellbeing on returnHow can employers support the work-life balance of staff on their return to the workplace?Zurich UK sees 300,000 paternity ...
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ArticleJigsaw24 hires new head of HR
Technology firm Jigsaw24 has appointed a former HR lead from blinds’ manufacturer Hillarys as its new head of HR.Sarah Wren, who joined the organisation at the end of last month (September), is responsible for leading the HR team and people agenda for Jigsaw24, which employs 321 people.She was previously senior ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Ageas Insurance supports employees' needs with adaptable benefits offering
Listen: Insurance firm Ageas Insurance offers a comprehensive benefits offering in order to attract, retain and motivate its workforce.During the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the employer recognised that the benefits package needed to adapt to meet the changing needs of employees. Phil Wade, head of reward, explains the philosophy behind Ageas' ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Ageas Insurance
The benefits on offer at Ageas Insurance:Pension and group riskA group personal pension (GPP) plan for all employees, with an employer contribution of 6% of salary, and an employee contribution of 3% or more.Critical illness insurance, employee-paid through flexible benefits scheme.Life insurance for all employees, with the option to increase ...
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ArticleBudget 2021: Pay rises announced
Budget 2021: Chancellor of the Excheque Rishi Sunak has confirmed pay rises for the lowest-paid workers and public sector staff, as well as changes to Universal Credit, today (27 October).Sunak said the national living wage (NLW) will go up to £9.50 an hour from 1 April 2022 – a 6.6% ...
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OpinionKate Brown: How to avoid reduced pay and benefits impacting staff engagement
At the beginning of October, British Airways announced plans to rehire some 3,000 employees after cutting around 10,000 jobs in the peak of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic last year. The airline has been heavily criticised in the press for re-engaging staff on less favourable terms, including reduced pay and benefits.This ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support the work-life balance of staff on their return to the workplace?
Employers have to demonstrate that they are listening, learning, and that the wellbeing of staff remains a number one priority.There is a need to focus on the positives of returning, such as increased productivity, less loneliness and improved communication.A more dispersed workforce also requires better technology to easily access, understand ...
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ArticleMettle hires first culture and people lead
Mettle, the NatWest-backed business account, has appointed Andrea Himmelbauer as its first culture and people lead.Since joining from fintech Arcus where as director of people operations she was responsible for HR, coaching and development, talent acquisition and culture, Himmelbauer, who was born and raised in Mexico, now sits on the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 15 October - 21 October 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 October – 21 October 2021 were: EXCLUSIVE: Clipper Logistics launches financial wellbeing policyEXCLUSIVE: 26% of workplaces unaffected by the menopauseDFS introduces staff menopause policiesShould employers use total reward to attract and retain the talent they need?Glasgow refuse staff to strike due ...
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ArticlePurplebricks faces legal action over pay and pensions
More than 100 workers have announced that they will take legal action against online estate agent organisation Purplebricks as they believe they are entitled to holiday pay and pension contributions.According to Contractors for Justice, which is bringing the claim, more of the 2,500 property agents currently working for Purplebricks might ...