All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1293
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ArticleMorrisons wins appeal at Supreme Court over payroll data breach
Supermarket retailer Morrisons has won a Supreme Court appeal over whether it is liable for the criminal act of an employee who leaked payroll data of around 100,000 members of staff.Morrisons brought a Supreme Court challenge in an attempt to overturn a ruling which gave the go-ahead for compensation claims ...
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Supplier articleKeeping your people connected while navigating temporary remote work
Although remote working is nothing new, temporary remote work is the new normal for a lot of organisations during this time of uncertainty. When employees work remotely, it’s important to communicate the small adjustments that will be required. It’s not just equipment but also about the environment, working style and ...
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ArticleVictoria von Wachter: Should employers pay staff for periods of isolation due to Coronavirus?
In short, the answer is generally yes. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 contain a declaration by the secretary of state that the incidence or transmission of coronavirus constitutes a serious and imminent threat to public health.The Health Protection Regulations 2020 state that where a person self-isolates because they have ...
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ArticleJoanne Moseley: Should employers pay staff for periods of isolation due to Coronavirus?
The answer to this is more complicated than you might expect and depends on the reason why someone is self-isolating.If an employee has symptoms, they must self-isolate for seven days. If they do not, but live with someone who has, they have to self-isolate for 14 days. In both cases, ...
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ArticleLora Murphy: Should employers pay staff for periods of isolation due to Coronavirus?
2020 will be marked in history as the year in which a pandemic, commonly referred to as Coronavirus or Covid-19, tested the modern world on both a social and an economical level.This is a period of uncertainty for employers and employees alike, and everyone wants answers in relation to how ...
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ArticleMichael Legge: Should employers pay staff for periods of isolation due to Coronavirus?
Responsible employers will want to do right by their staff, while protecting the business from potential disruption. Under the Health and Safety Act 1974, businesses have a duty to provide a safe workplace, so they must consider the best means to protect employees while maintaining continuity.Where it is possible for ...
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5 steps to show your frontline employees appreciation today, and every day
Working in a client-facing role is demanding at the best of times, but as people around the world navigate major change and uncertainty, the challenges for frontline employees are noticeably greater.For many organisations, pivoting to online or remote working isn’t an option, and travelling into work each day to provide ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer rewards front-line employees with 15% bonus
British retailer Marks and Spencer will give front-line employees a 15% bonus to reward them for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Front-line employees who have caring commitments or who are feeling more vulnerable are able to step away from their role at this time and will be able ...
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ArticleStarbucks extends temporary Covid-19 benefits in US
American coffee company Starbucks has extended all of its temporary Covid-19 (Coronavirus) employee benefits including catastrophe pay and extra service pay until 3 May 2020.Employees that feel healthy and comfortable to work will receive a $3 (£2.42) per hour bonus alongside their pay. Alternatively, employees who are ill or feel ...
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Supplier articleSuperfoods You Should Prepare to Boost Your Immune System
The ongoing pandemic has most (if not all) of us at home in self-isolation. With all that idle time, it's easy to get tempted into grabbing another bag of crisps or chocolates from the pantry. However, it goes without saying that staying healthy is of the utmost importance nowadays, ...
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Supplier articleWorking from home: going above and beyond!
Now’s the time to recognise all employees… those who are going above and beyondthe expectations of the work environment, and recreating their workplace in their ownhome. It’s so important to realise and acknowledge the struggles your staff may havewhen working from home. Not only are they working their normal hours, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 26 March - 1 April 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 26 March and 1 April 2020 were: Government to allow employees to carry over annual leave for two yearsUK businesses come together to offer perks to front-line NHS employeesKing George and Queens Hospitals pay outsourced NHS staff living wageAldi rewards store and distribution ...
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ArticleHalf of employers believe Covid-19 will help see value in flexible working
Employee Benefits poll: Just under half (48%) of employers believe that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic will make more employers see the value of flexibility.A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 69 responses, found that the vast majority of employees feel that Coronavirus will impact employers' thoughts on flexible working in ...
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Poll: What are you doing to support employees’ mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic?
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ArticleAML Group opens online pub for after work drinks
Something for the weekend: Advertising agency AML Group has opened an online pub, inviting employees to join them at the virtual bar.The new pub on the scene, called AML Arms, means that employees can pop by for a drink or two after a hard day working in their home office. ...
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Supplier articlePhysical wellbeing: Looking after yourself during the Coronavirus Pandemic
I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of working from home. Pets demanding attention, the postman interrupting importing calls, your favourite past time becomes staring into the fridge, sound about right? Unless you are one of the lucky ones that have a beautifully designed home office with no interruptions, then ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Are you being supported through the Covid-19 pandemic?
How are you? I’m sure that is a question you have asked others on an almost daily basis during the ongoing pandemic; but how many times have you asked it of yourselves?Inevitably, there has been a great deal of focus over the past few weeks on how organisations are treating ...
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Supplier articleProtecting the mental health of you and your people
Given the current situation regarding Covid-19, a lot of our employees – in all corners of the world - will be feeling anxious and stressed. But we can help each other get through this challenging time.As global governments are advising us to avoid all but essential social contact, more and ...
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ArticleBritish Airways will not place salary cap on furlough payments for 30,000 employees
UK airline British Airways will pay 30,000 employees 80% of their current salary as part of the government's furlough Covid-19 (Coronavirus) job retention scheme, without capping the total monthly payments.Unite the union, GMB union and British Airlines Pilots Association (Balpa), reached the agreement with the airline that will see 30,000 ...
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ArticleMorrisons rewards employees with 6% annual bonus for the next 12 months
British supermarket Morrisons will pay its full-time employees a 6% bonus for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.All of its front-line employees will receive the bonus quarterly for a period of 12 months. This represents an average annual bonus payment of £1,050, compared to the average bonus payment ...