All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 128
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ArticleExclusive: Fitflop to discuss employee wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Emma Andrews, global payroll and reward specialist (pictured right), and Alex Strang, wellbeing manager (pictured left) at shoe brand Fitflop, will present a wellbeing workshop at Employee Benefits Live 2023.Titled Feel Good at Fitflop: Why we prioritise employee wellbeing, the workshop will take place on Tuesday 3 October in Theatre ...
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ArticleLegoland Discovery Centre looks for assistant master model builders
Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham has started searching for assistant master model builders, a role ideal for enthusiasts who want to bring Lego worlds to life and create magical experiences.There are two full-time and one part-time roles available on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, and full availability is required across some ...
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ArticleTribunal orders Greatwell Homes to pay £50,000 in maternity leave dispute
Northamptonshire housing association Greatwell Homes has been ordered to pay a former employee £50,000 at employment tribunal after a maternity leave dispute.The association, which manages thousands of homes in Wellingborough, Kettering and Raunds, was taken to court after the member of staff claimed she had ‘suffered a detriment’ while on ...
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ArticleFirst South bus drivers receive cost-of-living payment
Credit: Keith Ryall / Shutterstock.comBus drivers employed by First South have been awarded a £600 one-off cost-of-living payment, ending strike action planned for this month.Following negotiations led by trade union Unite on behalf of its members, First South agreed to make a lump sum payment to the workers in a ...
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OpinionTony Ark: Invesco supports UK workforce with comprehensive health benefits
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has long recognised that great health and wellbeing is a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. Promoting wellbeing by taking a proactive approach to benefits that help prevent stress and create a positive working environment is therefore a priority for ...
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ArticleZurich Insurance Group recognised for employee wellbeing
Zurich Insurance Group’s global headquarters in Switzerland has received Well Platinum status, a certification for employee wellbeing.Established by the International Well Building Institute, the certification is a building standard that measures, certifies and monitors features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing. It explores 10 features or ...
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Article67% of employers do not offer a fertility treatment policy
Two-thirds (67%) of employers do not currently have a fertility treatment policy in place, according to research by charity Pregnant Then Screwed.Its survey of 260 HR managers also found that just 10% are happy with the support they offer to employees undergoing fertility treatment and 14% are satisfied with how ...
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ArticleATP to guarantee minimum earning levels for tennis players
The global governing body of men’s professional tennis ATP has announced it is to launch a financial security programme for players in 2024 as part of a three-year trial.Its Baseline programme has been designed to ensure a greater number of players can make a sustainable living from the sport. The ...
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Supplier articleSimple tips for creating an engaging employee wellness survey
Simple tips for creating an engaging employee wellness survey Addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace can be challenging and confronting. But with every difficult conversation, there and steps we can take to make change for the better. Employee wellness surveys play an important role breaking ...
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ArticleDedrone hires new chief people officer
Smart airspace security firm Dedrone has hired Sara Devitt as chief people officer.In this role, Devitt will lead Dedrone’s global people strategy and continue its legacy of attracting, developing and retaining top, diverse talent to enable its current growth phase.Devitt has more than 20 years' experience, first at Harvard Business ...
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Supplier articleHow to break down workplace wellbeing taboos
No matter where you look on social media these days, people are sharing their lived experience of poor mental health and other life challenges. However, when it comes to the workplace there is still a reluctance to be as open about what we might be going through with our work ...
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Supplier articleA Comprehensive Guide to Auto Enrolment Pensions for Employers
For employers, setting up an auto-enrolment pension plan for your staff is a must. This guide will delve into the intricacies of auto-enrolment pensions and how to effectively manage them.Understanding Auto EnrolmentAt its core, auto enrolment means establishing a pension system by the employer for the benefit of their employees. ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Precis Digital takes collaborative approach to ensure benefits suit staff needs
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Precis Digital podcastListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jess Dickenson talks about the role that benefits play in building a world-class workforce at Precis Digital.Dickenson, chief operating officer at the digital marketing agency, explains how the organisation takes a collaborative approach to ensure ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Precis Digital
Benefits offered by Precis Digital:Pension A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all employees, with up to 8% matching contributions from the employer.Healthcare and wellbeingA £40 wellness allowance each month, which can be used towards items such as physical exercise, therapy apps and private medical insurance.Employee assistance programme (EAP).Access to ...
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ArticleTetley employees secure 7% pay increase
Almost 200 Tetley workers based in Teesside have accepted a 7% pay rise.The employees work for Tata Consumer Products, which produces Tetley products for the UK and Canada, and are members of trade union GMB. The pay rise will be backdated to 1 April.The workers began a ballot for strike ...
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Article27% of under 35s have calculated required retirement income
Just one-quarter (27%) of UK staff aged under 35 have worked out how much they will need to live on in retirement, according to research by Royal London.The mutual life, pensions and investment firm, which surveyed 4,000 UK adults, also found that two-fifths (38%) of adults under the age of ...
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ArticleUPS staff accept pay rises under collective bargaining agreement
Credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comMore than 300,000 full- and part-time United Parcel Service (UPS) employees in the US have voted to ratify a five-year collective bargaining agreement, accepting pay increases and ending the threat of strike action.More than 86% of trade union International Brotherhood of Teamsters members voted in favour ...
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Supplier articleLongacres Garden Centre Launch Employee Recognition Scheme With Each Person
Leading Garden Retail and Floristry Company Rolls Out New EmployeeRecognition Scheme to their Employees Longacres has partnered with the award-winning Each Person’s recognition scheme. Rolling out across 200 employees to show appreciation to their people for their continued hard work and support them in all emotional, physical, ...
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OpinionAmanda Trewhella: Supporting employees with menstrual health and menopause transition
Women’s health, and in particular the menopause transition, is a topical issue that has finally received significant coverage in the media during the last year or so.In the UK there are currently no legal regulations specifically requiring employers to provide support to people affected by menstruation issues or the menopause. ...
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ArticleAstraZeneca and BAE Systems CEOs have highest FTSE 100 pay
AstraZeneca, BAE Systems and BP have been named as FTSE 100 organisations with the highest chief executive officer (CEO) pay, according to research by the High Pay Centre.Its latest report found that Pascal Soriot of AstraZeneca was the highest paid CEO, making £16.85 million, ahead of Charles Woodburn of BAE ...