All Total reward articles – Page 9
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ArticleCrawford and Company launches new working abroad policy
Crawford and Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance firms, has launched a new working abroad policy for its employees in the UK and Northern Ireland.Under the initiative, Crawford employees will be able to carry out their work commitments in a safe and secure working ...
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ArticleYodel names new HR director
UK parcel carrier Yodel has appointed Alison Richardson as its new HR director as of this month.Richardson will lead the full people division with overall responsibility for all 30 HR workstreams.Her focus will be on organisation design, trade union relationships and ensuring employees continue to be provided with the support ...
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ArticleSCA UK Pension Plan completes £1.1 billion pensions buy-in
The SCA UK Pension Plan, which is sponsored by global hygiene and health firm Essity Group, has completed a £1.1 billion pensions buy-in.Headquartered in Sweden, Essity employs 1,600 UK employees across six manufacturing sites and three commercial offices. Its portfolio includes Tena, Cushelle, Tork, Plenty, Velvet and Bodyform.The transaction, which ...
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ArticleSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leave
The Saudi Arabian government has updated the retirement age for employees and increased pension contributions and maternity leave.Its amended Social Insurance Law, which is managed by the Saudi Arabian General Organisation for Social Insurance, now applies to both public and private sector employment to make it easier for employees to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 26 July - 1 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 26 July - 1 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: National living wage to increase in line with median earningsCentral Co-op introduces new financial wellbeing benefitJunior doctors agree 22% pay dealCourt of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on Virgin Media pension schemeReeves confirms public ...
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ArticleVirgin Hotels Collection appoints chief people officer
Virgin Hotels Collection has appointed Johanna Kent chief people officer.Kent joins the executive team with more than 27 years of experience. Her appointment is part of Virgin Hotels Collection’s commitment to attracting top talent and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry.She has cultivated employee experiences and achieved goals in talent ...
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ArticleMoog completes £25 million pensions buy-in
Moog, a motion control solutions supplier, has completed a £25 million pensions buy-in for its retirement benefits plan.The buy-in transaction, which was completed in partnership with Just Group and Gallagher, secures the benefits of 28 deferred members and 139 current pensioner members.Gallagher worked with the trustees to monitor the affordability ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to total reward statements
Credit: Pickadook/ShutterstockWhat are total reward statements?Total reward statements are personalised communications that show employees the total value of their compensation package beyond just salary. This can help people to recognise the entire value of the employment deal beyond their pay, making total reward statements a potentially powerful tool in communicating ...
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OpinionPatrick Glencross: Reforms to employee holiday rights
Calculating annual leave and holiday pay for employees can be challenging, particularly for those who work irregular hours. The government has this year introduced significant changes to simplify the rules on holiday rights as part of its reforms to a range of employment rights that have developed from years of ...
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ArticleCourt of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on Virgin Media pension scheme
The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s ruling that a written actuarial confirmation was required where an alteration to the Virgin Media scheme’s rules affected pension benefits for past or future service benefits.This was in relation to section 9(2B) contracted-out rights and was based on the relevant legislation ...
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ArticleReassured appoints new chief people officer
Life insurance broker Reassured has appointed Zoe Odusina as its new chief people officer as part of its corporate commitment to further growth plans.Odusina will report to Mark Townsend, chief executive officer (CEO), and will be a member of the senior leadership team. She will be responsible for the oversight ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 19 - 25 July 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 19 - 25 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: HMRC to clamp down on misapplied childcare schemeGovernment launches pensions review to boost investment and outcomesSoftcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for WomenVodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equalityNewcastle Building ...
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ArticlePrince and Princess of Wales search for Welsh speaking assistant private secretary
Credit: B. Lenoir / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: If you have ever fancied working for royalty and have a flair for languages, then this role might just be perfect for you. The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced that they are looking to hire a ...
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ArticleLenovo and Baker Hughes among UK's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Credit: Poetra.RH / Shutterstock.comTechnology firm Lenovo, energy technology business Baker Hughes and law firm Clifford Chance have been named as some of the UK’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2024.Established by the Disability Equality Index, the list is a comprehensive benchmarking tool used by employers to measure disability ...
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ArticleDana Incorporated names senior vice president and chief human resources officer
Dana Incorporated, which designs and manufactures propulsion and energy-management systems, has appointed Lisa Amend senior vice president and chief human resources officer.Amend will have responsibility for the firm’s human resources strategy and processes, including talent lifecycle and acquisition talent management and development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement, and workforce ...
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Supplier articleOnHand named CSR Software Leader by G2 for transforming corporate social responsibility
OnHand has been named a G2 CSR Software Leader for the 3rd consecutive time. OnHand embodies CSR (corporate social responsibility) principles through its anywhere, anytime volunteering platform and is proud to have earned this accolade. OnHand continues to set a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Software standard, solidifying ...
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OpinionPaul McGrath: Understanding employment law reforms
The King’s Speech on 17 July saw the new UK government reaffirm its commitment to introduce new employment legislation in Parliament within its first 100 days in office. The government plans to do this with a new Employment Rights Bill, that is intended to deliver on the wide range of ...
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ArticleSoftcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
IT service management business Softcat, hotel chain Hilton and biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb have been named some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2024.The list is produced by global workplace culture firm Great Place To Work. It used its trust index employee survey and analysed the responses of ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Brewers Decorator Centres
The benefits on offer at Brewers include:Pension A group personal pension (GPP) plan for all employees, with a 4% employee and 5% employer contribution. If employees want to contribute 5% then Brewers will contribute 6%.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI) scheme for senior employees, employer paid.Virtual GP.Health cash plan, employer ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Brewers Decorator Centres makes employee wellbeing a high priority
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Brewers podcastListen: Brewers Decorator Centres ensures its benefits proposition is designed to support all employees in all areas of their lives. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jane Clifford, people director, shares her views on how benefits should both help to make people’s everyday ...