All Total reward articles – Page 98
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2020 entry deadline fast approaching
Time is running out to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2020, as the entry deadline of 17 January is fast approaching. The Employee Benefits Awards, now entering its 18th year, offers organisations an exciting chance to showcase the significant efforts they are demonstrating through their benefits and people strategies. New ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 2-8 January 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 January and 8 January 2020 were: National living wage set to increase by 6.2% in April 202011,000 retirees to lose £70 of state pension per week from April 2020Starbucks launches mental wellbeing app for 291,000 employees globallyAmerican Golf launches points-based ...
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Case StudiesJohnson and Johnson places health at the heart of benefits strategy
Global healthcare organisation Johnson and Johnson has an aspiration to change the trajectory of health for humanity; for 2020 and beyond, its goal is to create the world’s healthiest workforce.To do this, the organisation looks at ways in which its benefits boost the health and wellbeing of its employees and ...
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Baringa Partners hires Ian Willets as Head of Reward
Culture award-winning management consultancy Baringa Partners has hired Iain Willetts as its new Head of Reward Willetts has previous experience in senior reward roles across the full reward function, working on a permanent and interim basis, across sectors such as Professional Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology. Prior to his appointment, ...
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ArticleHalf of British employees favour January rewards above Christmas perks
Almost half (49%) of British workers would be open to receiving a reward in January instead of Christmas, while one in five (21%) would definitely prefer this arrangement, according to research by staff incentives and reward provider, Virgin Incentives.The research, conducted in December 2019 among 2,000 British employees, also found ...
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ArticlePIB Group acquires employee benefits division of Sanlam Wealth Planning
Insurance intermediary organisation PIB Group (PIB) has reinforced its employee benefits package through the acquisition of Sanlam Wealth Planning UK's employee benefits division. Sanlam Employee Benefits will transfer and trade under the PIB brand, lead by David Skinner, managing director, employee benefits at PIB.PIB group, which has over 1,200 employees ...
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ArticleThe benefits offered by Johnson and Johnson
The benefits offered by Johnson and Johnson for UK employees:PensionA defined benefit (DB) pension scheme is offered to all UK employeesHealthcare and wellbeingHealth assessments.Access to a virtual GP, including unlimited consultations, a choice of GP and repeat prescriptions with free delivery.Flu vaccinations for all employees.Group income protection.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).Employee ...
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Supplier articleIncreasing engagement with total rewards
Eight in ten employees underestimate the value of their total reward by up to 30%.When you think about this, it’s absolute madness that the majority of people who work for your company have no idea what they get. A new generation is entering the workforce, bringing a very different set ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 12-18 December 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 December and 18 December 2019 were: St John Properties pays 198 employees $10 million bonusJohnson and Johnson and Adidas UK named Britain’s healthiest workplacesNewcross Healthcare rolls out flexible pay benefit to 8,000 health workersEXCLUSIVE: 5% of employees are affected by ...
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ArticleLegoland recruits master model builder for full-time role
Something for the weekend: Merlin Entertainments, which owns theme park Legoland, is looking to recruit a master model builder at its new site in Milpitas, California in spring 2020.The children’s favourite brick building theme park is opening up a new site within The Great Mall of the Bay Area, and ...
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ArticleCalifornia court rules case for reclassification of Uber drivers premature
The District Court of the Northern District of California has declined to order ride-hailing organisation Uber to treat its drivers as employees, but has further refused to entirely dismiss the claims, leaving open an opportunity for further consideration.The case, Colopy v Uber Technologies, concerns Thomas Calopy, who worked as an ...
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ArticleCIPHR acquires Payroll Business Solutions
UK HR software provider CIPHR has acquired its long-term strategic software partner, Payroll Business Solutions (PBS), it announced on 16 December 2019. PBS, which has 20 members of staff, predominately payroll specialists, will join CIPHR's 130 employees, including service desk staff, software developers, project delivery staff, consultants and training specialists, ...
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ArticleBritish Airways and Nesta to headline Employee Benefits Connect 2020
Air travel organisation British Airways and innovation foundation Nesta will deliver the two keynote sessions at Employee Benefits Connect 2020.Ksenia Zheltoukhova, director of research operations, research, analysis and policy at Nesta, will be opening the future-focused event with a session titled 'Empowering workers to navigate their way to the jobs ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: The NHS's move to greater flexibility
Last month, NHS England and Improvement appointed Jane Galloway to the position of head of flexible working.Often reported as a highly stressful and pressurised place to work for many, the NHS’ steps to create a culture of flexibility is a positive move. In its interim people plan, published in June ...
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ArticleMRL Consulting Group boosts retention and productivity with four-day week
International recruitment firm MRL Consulting Group has seen 95% staff retention since piloting a four-day working week.The six-month trial for all 54 employees, which began in March 2019, was put in place by David Stone (pictured), chief executive officer at MRL, who wanted to increase employees’ productivity and drive them ...
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AnalysisNew year's resolutions: How to ensure a strong start to 2020
Need to know:Following the festive period, organisations should help staff make positive behavioural changes, while also focusing on their own strategies for the year ahead.Savings and discounts in the run-up to Christmas will help start 2020 on a more stable footing, while January is a good time to introduce conversations ...
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AnalysisKey dates to incorporate into 2020 benefits strategy
Need to know:There are many awareness days that can be used as a framework for benefits strategy. Rather than choosing dates to focus on, though, employers should determine the important values for the business first.April 2020 will see key legislative changes that employers should also consider and prepare for.Some dates ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 28 November - 4 December 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 November and 4 December 2019 were: Hovis signs Dying to Work charter to support terminally ill employeesReckitt Benckiser enhances parental leave for 40,000 employees globallyEmployment Tribunal finds workers are employees for purposes of Tupe regulationsThe Group Company offers new employees ...
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ArticleHorwich Farrelly appoints Oliver Bate as people director
Specialist insurance law firm Horwich Farrelly has promoted Oliver Bate to the position of people director.Bate has previous experience within retail and professional services, focusing on strategy development and long-term business objectives within HR practice.Prior to his appointment as people director, Bate was head of learning and development at Horwich ...