All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1241
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ArticleJustin Tomlinson: What are the ramifications of the DWP’s sick pay consultation?
When we are not helping those people who want to work stay in employment, everyone loses out. That is why we at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are consulting on how to create healthier workplaces by supporting more employers to help disabled people and those with health conditions ...
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Supplier articleEight essentials that deliver high engagement in employee benefits
By Catrin Lewis, Global Head of Engagement at Reward GatewayMany employers are disappointed by the lack of engagement in their employee benefit initiatives. Whether it’s down to poor design, poor execution by the provider or inadequate communication strategies, getting your staff to get the best out of your benefits package ...
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ArticleSouth Gloucestershire-based Suez staff vote to accept two-year pay deal
Around 230 refuse collection and recycling staff employed by waste and water organisation Suez in South Gloucestershire have voted to accept a two-year pay deal, avoiding four days of strike action.The deal, negotiated with trade union Unite, offers Suez’s South Gloucestershire-based employees a 3% pay increase for 2019, followed by ...
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ArticleSeven in 10 employees are not actively engaged with their workplace pension
More than seven in 10 (72%) employee respondents are not actively engaged with their workplace pension, according to research by Atlas Master Trust, part of Capita.Its Why engagement needs a reality check white paper, which surveyed 200 pension managers, 200 senior finance professionals, 100 senior HR professionals and 2,000 employees, ...
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ArticleMy own reward and recognition journey as a manager
By Becs Thomas, Corporate Client Success Team Manager at Reward Gateway Last year, I had a big stepping stone in my career. I went from managing two people to eight. The level of responsibility grew for me, but I also had another weight on me: How to make my team ...
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ArticleMy own reward and recognition journey as a manager
By Becs Thomas, Corporate Client Success Team Manager at Reward GatewayLast year, I had a big stepping stone in my career. I went from managing two people to eight. The level of responsibility grew for me, but I also had another weight on me: How to make my team feel ...
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ArticleTotal pay has increased by 2.1% in real terms since July 2018
Total pay for employees in the UK, including bonuses, grew by 2.1% in real terms during the reporting period between May to July 2018 and May to July 2019, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The Average weekly earnings in Great Britain: September 2019 report also found ...
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OpinionBlair Adams: Is the UK a step closer to ethnicity pay gap reporting?
The government consultation on ethnicity pay gap reporting by organisations with 250 or more employees closed in January 2019, and no outcomes or conclusions have yet been published.However, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) published its first report on ethnicity pay gaps, Ethnicity pay gaps in Great Britain 2018, on ...
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Supplier articleSuperheroes need help: My experience with EAP and Income Protection
Kimberley Williams, Corporate Benefits AdministratorThere are many hats that I wear: mum, wife, family, friend and work colleague to name a few. I try to do the best I can to care for the people in my life, but I’ve struggled to juggle everyone and everything.Suffering in silenceI think the ...
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Supplier articlePensions dashboards enters a new phase
Chris Curry appointed as Principal of the Pensions Dashboard Industry Delivery GroupAs the Pensions Dashboards project moves forward and, in particular, standards are set for data, will employers and their pension providers be ready to provide all the requisite data within the required timescales?Furthermore, will employees be able to understand ...
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ArticleTPR prosecutes director for failing to cooperate with pensions investigation
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is prosecuting director and shareholder of trustee firm PIM Trustees, Michael Woolley, for failing to provide information and documents in support of an ongoing pensions investigation.On 22 January 2019, TPR issued a notice in writing under section 72 of the Pensions Act 2004, requiring Woolley to ...
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ArticleKering enhances paid paternity and partner leave for employees worldwide
Global luxury goods organisation Kering has enhanced its paid paternity and partner leave, offering all new fathers and partners up to 14 weeks of fully paid leave.Effective from 1 January 2020, the improved paternity and partner leave has been amended to match the organisation’s enhanced maternity policy; all new parents ...
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ArticleLicensed heating and ventilation staff at New York museums receive 63% pay rise
Licensed heating and ventilation staff employed across three museums in New York City, and who are members of the trade union Local 1503, are to receive a 63% pay increase to resolve a long-standing pay and retention dispute.Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) staff employed across the Metropolitan Museum of ...
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Supplier articleHow to seamlessly integrate recognition into your organisation
Let’s face it: a strategic reward system focusing on four key elements: recognition, appreciation, remuneration and benefits is a basic need in every company. The main issue with reward and recognition programs in many organisations nowadays lies in the lack of one or more of these elements. Additionally, the aspects ...
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ArticleWright starts at Westfield Health
Health and wellbeing provider Westfield Health has appointed Becky Wright as its new chief people officer.Wright, who has more than 10 years’ experience in HR and organisational development, specialises in managing business change while focusing on people and workplace culture.In her new role, Wright will look to take action around ...
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Supplier articleThe Wonderful World of Financial Products
Navigating the vast array of financial products available nowadays can be a mind-boggling experience. Not only is the sheer choice often overwhelming, but there are many potential pitfalls to avoid along the way. All too often, financial products are marketed heavily and come with a ‘hard sell’. Consumers may end ...
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Case StudiesThe Grand Brighton reinvigorated benefits package upon becoming independent
Luxury seafront hotel The Grand Brighton reinvigorated the benefits and reward package offered to its 300 employees, to align with new corporate values developed when it became an independent entity in January 2018.This change in status empowered its HR and benefits team to revamp its reward offering and set a ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by The Grand Brighton
The benefits offered by The Grand Brighton:PensionsA master trust pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes, provided by The People's Pension, which follows the minimum statutory contribution rates. There are currently 240 eligible employees within this scheme, because some staff work flexibly or are too young to be eligible.Managers and supervisors are ...
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Supplier article6 stories to inspire employee recognition success
By Megan Gough, Head of Client Success at Reward GatewayA key ingredient to empowering your people is continuous recognition. The right kind of employee recognition can drive forward alignment with your organisation’s mission, purpose and values, plus encourage behaviour that leads to greater business value.And that’s a winning combination any ...
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Supplier articleHelp members achieve better outcomes at-retirement
This summer, we hosted the ‘help members achieve better outcomes at-retirement’ event at The Shard to discuss how leading employers and Trustees tackle the issues members face at-retirement.The session was hosted by Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work and included other key industry professionals including Lesley Sutherland, Group Pensions Manager ...