All Total reward articles – Page 92
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Feeling valued at work
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the importance of maintaining praise in the pandemic and ensuring employees feel valued at work, especially after so many months of having very limited in-person contact with colleagues and consequently fewer opportunities to receive face to face feedback.This week, the findings of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 July - 22 July 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 July – 22 July 2021 were: Employees to miss pyjamas in office return80% think employers are not ready for flexible workingHow can Covid-19 benefits survive and thrive in the long term?How Essex County Council is reimagining benefits post-pandemicNHS Fleet Solutions to ...
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ArticleJohn Howie offers incentive to plug staff shortages
Something for the weekend: Organisations struggling to recruit new workers might be interested to learn about John Howie Restaurants’ latest hiring tactic.The US hospitality chain is offering $500 (£364) to customers who find thyme to successfully recommend employees in a risky move which could see its staff shortages exacerbated by ...
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ArticleBank of England ethnic minority staff paid less
An internal review at The Bank of England has found ethnic minority staff are paid less than white colleagues and are also less likely to be promoted.The near year-long review by the bank's Court of Directors, led by Diana Noble, a non-executive director, revealed that while wages and pay rises ...
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Article44% of employers to review benefits offering
Almost half of employers may need to review their current benefits offering following the move towards greater remote and home working as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Employee benefits consultancy Howden Employee Benefits and Wellbeing surveyed more than 200 senior HR professionals from a range of public, private, and ...
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ArticlePay awards for second quarter double
Pay awards for the second quarter of this year were worth twice what they were during the same period in the first quarter, according to analysis from XpertHR. In the three months to 30 June 2021, the median pay award was 2%, double the 1% recorded in the first three ...
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ArticleAXA Investment Managers appoints global head of HR
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced the appointment of Frederic Clement as global head of human resources.He will be replacing Amelie Watelet, who will take on the role of human resources director of AXA France. Based in Paris, France, Clement will report to global chief operating officer Godefroy de ...
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Article15% of young staff value recognition and financial rewards
Around 15% of Britain’s youngest workers said that company recognition and financial rewards would make them feel more valued, according to a new study.The survey by employee experience platform Achievers was conducted by independent research company Censuswide and polled 2,005 employees in the UK and Germany. The findings highlighted that ...
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ArticleInn Collection Group hires new head of people
The Inn Collection Group has appointed Elizabeth Robertson as head of people and development following the creation of a new people team to attract and invest in talent.According to the pubs group, the hire is part of a drive to attract, engage and retain talent as its workforce expands alongside ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 9 July - 15 July 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 July – 15 July 2021 were: Linklaters rolls out staff wellbeing appPlant some wellbeing in the officeHow can employers promote the value of their online benefits schemes?Kathryn Evans: Can employers ask staff to return to the workplace after restrictions are lifted?61% ...
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ArticleServiceNow hires Jacqui Canney as CPO
Digital workflow company ServiceNow has named Jacqui Canney its new chief people officer (CPO) where she will be responsible for talent strategy, including employee experience, rewards, attraction, retention, development and diversity and inclusion.In addition to leading the organisation’s global talent strategies, Canney is also tasked with providing strong thought leadership ...
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ArticleCredit Suisse appoints Zarina Mahmud as UK and EMEA D&I chief
Zarina Mahmud has joined Credit Suisse as UK and EMEA head of diversity and inclusion (D&I).Mahmud brings 20 years of experience at Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) to her new position. In her most recent role at LBG she led a varied D&I portfolio and was a key contributor to the ...
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ArticlePoll: 55% of firms have launched new D&I policies
Employee Benefits poll: More than half of all organisations have introduced new diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies in the past year, the latest survey from Employee Benefits has revealed.The research found that 55% of employers polled had implemented new D&I policies, with another 17% saying that they plan to do ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 July - 8 July 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 July – 8 July 2021 were: NHS staff to protest over proposed pay riseAsda unveils hybrid working modelTransUnion launches flexible Fridays for UK staffThe Royal household looks for new recruits57% want their pension to be invested responsiblyFintru implements pregnancy loss policyKavitha's ...
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ArticleAecom hires Rachel Billington as ED&I head
Infrastructure consulting firm Aecom has appointed Rachel Billington as head of equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in Europe.In her new role Billington is responsible for leading Aecom’s ED&I strategy across the region, with a focus on developing inclusive people practices and leadership, as well as collaborating with clients to drive ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Investigo
The benefits on offer at Investigo: Pension and group riskAuto-enrolment pension scheme for all employees on completion of three months' service, with 5% of qualifying earnings minimum contribution for employee and 3% for the employer. Employees can increase their contributions.Group income protection, employer paid, for all employees after probation period.Financial ...
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ArticleNespresso hires Charlotte Hallett as head of HR
Nespresso UK and ROI has appointed Charlotte Hallett as its new head of human resources.Hallett will be responsible for leading Nespresso’s people plan, including all HR activities, initiatives and strategies. Her key focus will be on nurturing a strong, flexible workplace culture post-Covid-19 (Coronavirus), supporting Nespresso colleagues and the business ...
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ArticleNHS staff to protest over proposed pay rise
NHS staff have announced plans to stage a protest in Portsmouth, UK to demand better pay from the government.The protest, which will take place this weekend, is one of a series of marches set to take place in 35 cities across England on the health service’s seventy-third birthday. It is ...
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ArticleThe Royal Household looks for new recruits
Something for the weekend: Do you feel royally fed up with where you are working? Well, now’s your chance to swap those everyday humdrum office surroundings for the exclusive environments of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyrood House and beyond, because The Royal Household is on a recruitment ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 25 June - 1 July 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 June – 1 July 2021 were: CITB employees lodge complaint over furlough payPooch power to boost productivity and wellbeingPWC introduces paid time off for fertility treatmentCo-op introduces employee pregnancy loss policyRail network staff strike over pay freezeKyndryl hires Maryjo Charbonnier as ...