All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1173
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Case StudiesIndeed offers unlimited annual leave to support employee work-life balance
Global recruitment search engine Indeed aims to provide users with an exceptional experience finding new and exciting careers. With this insight into the world of employment, Indeed also grasps the importance of using both local and global benefits to engage and support its 7,400 employees worldwide.Bryan Chaney, director, global employer ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 54% are concerned about decision-making when accessing pension benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Uncertainty about how to make the best decisions when accessing pension benefits topped the list of employees’ concerns regarding retirement, cited by 54% of respondents in research conducted by Employee Benefits and Barnett Waddingham.The Employee Benefits/Barnett Waddingham pensions research 2018 garnered 246 responses and was published in December 2018. ...
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ArticleStrike called off as Shelter employees accept 4% pay increase
Employees of housing and homeless charity Shelter have called off strike action scheduled to start today (11 December 2018) after accepting an improved pay offer of 4%.The 72-hour strike was originally called by more than 400 workers, members of the trade union Unite, after rejecting an offer of 1%. This ...
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Supplier articleFinancial wellbeing: Money worries in the workplace
Money worries can have a devastating effect on employees – not just on their personal life, but also at work. Financial difficulties can naturally cause people to feel stress, leading to depression and loss of sleep.The knock-on effect of this can seriously affect a person’s ability to concentrate and do ...
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Supplier articleMaintaining healthy habits over the festive period
The festivities have begun! Christmas parties are in full swing, the mince pies are coming out and nightly outings with friends are now a regular occurrence. The holiday season can often see the fall of many healthy habits; therefore, it is important to make a conscious effort to keep them ...
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ArticleISS workers at South London and Maudsley NHS to receive 2.3% pay award
Members of the trade union GMB working for healthcare management services organisation ISS at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) are to receive a pay award of 2.3% following a vote for strike action.In a ballot that closed on 12 November 2018, GMB members voted 98.8% in ...
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ArticleCentral Florida Bakery pays $28,055 in back wages and damages
Sandford-based organisation Central Florida Bakery has paid $28,055 (£22,227.98) in back wages and liquidated damages to 18 employees, due to violations of the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).The employer's breaches of the minimum wage, overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the FLSA were uncovered following an investigation by the Wage ...
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OpinionNigel Morris: A warning to the private sector – IR35 is coming
The October 2018 budget brought with it confirmation that IR35 rules changes, introduced for the public sector in April 2017, will come into force for medium and large private sector businesses from April 2020. The definition of medium and large, however, remains unspecified.Organisations in the public sector, such as NHS ...
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ArticleEuropcar Mobility Group appoints Rodgers
Car rental organisation Europcar Mobility Group has appointed Matthew Rodgers as UK HR director.Rodgers, who has worked for the organisation for 22 years, moves into the role after holding the position of head of HR services since 2014, with responsibility for HR, learning and development, payroll and internal communications.He takes ...
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ArticleBloomberg and CA Technologies recognised as 2018’s top employers for gender equality
IT services business Atos, software, data and media organisation Bloomberg and global technology firm CA Technologies (pictured) are among those recognised on the Top 10 gender inclusive employers 2018 list, compiled by diversity jobs board Vercida.The list forms one of six annual rankings produced by Vercida, designed to recognise excellence ...
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ArticleTotal pay increased by 1.1% in real terms since October 2017
Total pay for employees in Great Britain, including bonuses, increased by 1.1% between August to October 2017 and August to October 2018, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market: December 2018 report also found that regular pay, excluding bonus payments, increased by 1% in ...
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ArticleTPR prosecutes accountant for pensions fraud
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is prosecuting an accountant for transferring more than £200,000 of pension scheme funds into his personal bank account, and into the accounts of organisations he controls.TPR is prosecuting Roger Bessent, 66, for abusing his position as the director of professional pension scheme trustee organisation Gleeson Bessent ...
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OpinionChris O’Sullivan: Psychological hazards need to become a focus for employers
In the last decade or two, there has been an increasing acceptance that the boundaries between work, family and the third spaces in which we rest and recharge have become blurred. These days, it is less 'work-life balance' and more 'work-life blend'; life does not stop on the way into ...
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Case StudiesZurich increases access to benefits to help employees manage busy lives
Insurance organisation Zurich has approximately 4,500 permanent staff in the UK. In the second half of 2017, internal research revealed a pressing need to upgrade its benefits programme.Steve Collinson, UK head of HR at Zurich, explains: “Instead of us as an organisation deciding what to offer, we did a really ...
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AnalysisHow can employers meet the needs of employees in the always-on economy?
Need to know:The potential for 24/7 availability can be a boon to both individuals and employers, but can also be detrimental when it comes to work-life balance and productivity.Enforced disconnection can help employees get a full break, but employers should not overlook the positive aspects of being able to connect ...
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Supplier articleMake a change and try dry January
The festive season can often result in lots of indulgences, especially alcohol related. Why not take a break next month and participate in Dry January? Dry January is the UK’s one-month booze-free challenge where you can save money and feel great.Did you know that?To keep health risks from alcohol to ...
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Supplier articleHow to help employees save on commuting with your employee benefits
Helping employees save on their commuting cost will not only boost morale and employee satisfaction but make your organisation a more attractive proposition for potential recruits. After all, if you can help them save on their commute their pay cheque will go further. It’s a win-win for everyone!So, how do ...
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ArticleMonese gains living wage accreditation
Mobile banking organisation Monese has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The London-based organisation has committed to paying its 75 permanent employees, as well as any third-party contractors, at least the voluntary living wage rate of £10.55 an hour for staff working in the capital, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: More than half of employers have delved deeper into gender pay gap
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (57%) of organisations have conducted additional analysis to identify drivers behind their gender pay gap figures, and 9% are looking to carry out an equal pay audit, according to bi-annual research by reward management consultancy Paydata.The autumn edition of the UK reward management survey took place ...
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ArticleMore than 1.4 million employers complete auto-enrolment duties
Around 1.4 million (1,418,680) UK employers have completed their pensions auto-enrolment duties as at November 2018, according to research by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).Its Declaration of compliance report: July 2012-end November 2018, which is based on information submitted by employers when they complete their declaration of compliance documentation, also found ...