All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1355
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Supplier article6 alternatives to the office Christmas party, even if everyone is remote
Christmas is approaching quickly, and this time it will be unlike any we’ve seen before. The upcoming season is traditionally symbolic of a time of togetherness, which is made difficult by the physical distance most of us have from our colleagues, families and friends.While companies would usually celebrate the Christmas ...
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ArticleMitie reports 10.4% mean gender pay gap
Mitie has reported a mean gender pay gap of 10.4% for average hourly pay as at April 2019, down from 13.8% the previous year.The organisation, which currently has over 20,000 employees, reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations.The reporting regulations require ...
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ArticleUBS rewards 25,000 employees with £30 million bonus pot
Investment bank group UBS is rewarding 25,000 junior employees globally with a bonus to thank them for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The payment, which is equivalent to one week’s salary, will be paid to eligible employees in the fourth quarter, and will cost the organisation £30 million.Currently, ...
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Article30% of employees have not returned to the office during Covid-19 pandemic
Almost a third (30%) of employees have not returned to the office at any point during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by answering services provider Moneypenny.In its survey of 1,000 UK office workers found that of the 70% that have returned to the office after the government relaxed ...
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ArticleArsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil offers to pay club mascot’s salary
Something for the weekend: Due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, and with the fear of redundancy looming over his head, the infamous mascot at Arsenal football club has been thrown a lifeline.Arsenal midfielder, Mescut Ozil has offered to pay the salary of Jerry Quy, who is the man behind Gunnersaurus, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read stories between 15 - 22 October
The top 10 most-read stories between 15 October and 22 October on www.employeebenefits.co.uk were: Dunelm to repay government £14.5 million in furlough costsPink Prosecco looking for applicants to taste test new fizzTesco employees appeal Employment Tribunal equal pay decisionCaroline Harwood: Tax implications of Christmas parties during Covid-19How has the Covid-19 ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Is remote working leading to employee burnout?
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, much has been written in both the industry and national press on the impact this has had on various aspects of the nation’s mental health and wellbeing. One conversation I have had several times over the past couple of weeks, however, is ...
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Supplier articleA CFO Perspective: The business case for investing in employee engagement during COVID-19
By Elli Morii, Chief Financial Officer at Reward GatewayAs a CFO, I spend my days poring over numbers. In the past six months especially, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve had conversations with fellow CFOs and business leaders who have had to make difficult decisions based on those numbers for the ...
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ArticleThe government revises Job Support Scheme to pay higher amount of employees' wages
The government has revised its the Job Support Scheme (JSS) that will replace the Job Retention scheme on 1 November.Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announed orgaisations will able to claim up to 62% of the cost of hours not worked by employees, capped at £1,541.75 per month. This ...
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Supplier articleReviewing benefits in the wake of Covid
Paul Andrews, Global Benefits Director, BenefexAfter speaking to various organisations about their benefits, it’s become very clear that employee needs have changed during the pandemic, and so must the benefits employers are providing. Depending on where in the world they have their workforce, companies have adapted to this change in ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Reset Series now available on demand
The Employee Benefits Reset series is now available to watch on demand.Employee Benefits Reset played host to a number of key players in the employee benefits arena during the two-week series, which ran from 5-16 October 2020.Tim Robertson, UK compensation and benefits lea at Microsoft, opened the series with a ...
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ArticleAllen and Overy reports 59.9% mean gender and 22.4% ethnicity pay gaps
Image credit: DutchMen / Shutterstock.comInternational law firm Allen and Overy has reported a 59.9% mean gender pay gap among employees, including partners, as at April 2020. It has also voluntarily chosen to report its ethnicity pay gap data, finding a 22.4% mean difference.Due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, gender pay ...
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Supplier articleWork from home and avoid living at work.
I’ve been working from home for over five years, however, even I have struggled adjusting to 2020, so how on earth are employees who are used to working in offices coping?I’ve spent more time at my desk, staring at my screen and sitting still than ever before, and I am ...
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Supplier articleFinding the right benefit solutions to look after both your business and your employees
This time of economic uncertainty has exacerbated many challenges for businesses. One of the most pressing challenges for employers is creating a working environment that supports both performance and employee wellbeing.Over the past few months, we’ve found that more and more businesses are realizing these two factors go hand-in-hand. A ...
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Supplier articleHow the New Job Support Scheme Works
Over the last few days, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that there will be some increased support for workers and businesses hit by COVID-19 restrictions. These new support measures come with an increased focus on keeping business moving by keeping their staff in employment.These changes involve the current furlough scheme, ...
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OpinionMatthew Lawrence: Wellbeing in the new normal
With Covid-19 infection rates doubling every seven to eight days across the UK, the country is on the cusp of a second wave of the virus. Already, we have seen a huge increase in the numbers of people suffering with mental health problems as a result of the pandemic and ...
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AnalysisHow have employers’ priorities changed around wellbeing?
Need to know:Mental health is a growing issue in the workplace with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and suicide likely to rise.Education is key to improving employee financial wellbeing, enabling staff to make informed choices and improve their resilience.Managing employee wellbeing remotely requires a new set of competences ...
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Case StudiesWessanen UK promotes wellbeing initiatives to support staff through the pandemic
Food producer Wessanen employs 222 people in the UK, split between its head office in Camberley and its production site in Dorset. The production site is open around the clock, manufacturing products such as Clipper Teas and Kallo rice cakes.Back in February, when it started to become apparent that the ...
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OpinionSophie Sinclair: Employee feedback is the best source for ascertaining wellbeing priorities
As managers, most of us are experienced in organisational change and supporting employees to navigate the uncertainty that it brings. But the unique demands of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have brought new and additional stresses. Every day, the conflicting and often frightening messages from government and the media make it ...
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ArticleDebbie Lovewell-Tuck: Reviewing wellbeing priorities
As our Wellbeing Week, in association with Aon, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping employers’ strategies in this area.2020 has been a strange year to say the least. As we move into the winter months, with lockdown restrictions ...