All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1363
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AnalysisHow has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted workplace pension schemes?
Need to know:Few pension scheme members chose to reduce contributions or switch investment funds during the pandemic.Nonetheless there was a marked improvement in engagement with pension schemes.The jobs market fallout will lead to a big rise in dormant pensions.Despite the pandemic’s massive impact on the economy, employers have so far ...
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OpinionLesley Alexander: Do pensions require a radical re-think?
I am taking over the presidency of the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) against a backdrop of a global pandemic and the potential of further restrictions to our personal freedoms as we face a second wave of the Covid-19 virus.It seems a lifetime ago, not a year ago, since I chaired ...
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Supplier articleHow to improve Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
When it comes to creating more diverse, equal and inclusive organisations, we know one thing is true: We have to be better. Embarking on any journey means being prepared for what’s ahead and knowing that it’s ongoing – there’s no 'finish line,' but rather you’re constantly learning and improving.The experiences ...
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Supplier articleHow being a Living Wage Employer helped us win at the EB Awards
Kathryn Kendall, Chief People Officer, BenefexIn October, we were absolutely thrilled to be crowned ‘Best Supplier to Work For’ at the Employee Benefits Awards. As Chief People Officer, I am so proud of the People team and our people managers for the hard work they’ve done to make this a ...
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ArticleOne-fifth of pay awards currently frozen
More than a fifth (21%) of all pay reviews for the quarter up to the end of October 2020 led to a salary freeze, according to research by pay analysts XpertHR.Its latest quarterly analysis of 51 basic pay awards effective between 1 August and 31 October 2020, found that the ...
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ArticleNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde becomes accredited living wage employer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGC) has become a real living wage employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.The organisation gained accreditation after contacting all suppliers that have staff working on its sites to encourage them to also pay these employees at least the real living wage.NHSGC had already committed ...
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ArticleHala Group launches wellbeing platform to support 2,000 staff
Hala Group, which operates 74 Domino's pizza stores across the UK, has launched a wellbeing platform to support its 2,000 UK employees.The platform, which is provided by Perkbox, offers staff access to a range of benefits and tools designed to help individuals manage their physical, emotional, mental, social and financial ...
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Digiterre appoints Theresea Cantwall as director of HR and engagment
Digiterre, a software and data engineering consultancy, today announced the appointment of Theresa Cantwell to an expanded role as Director of HR and Engagement Management. In addition, as part of the growth of the HR function, Helen Chilton has been appointed Senior Technical Recruiter.Software organisation Digiterre has appointed Theresa Cantwell ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Equal Pay Day highlights ongoing issues
Friday 20 November marks Equal Pay Day 2020 in the UK. This is the date calculated by gender equality charity The Fawcett Society on which, on average, women effectively stop earning relative to men.On the face of it, this date is somewhat encouraging, having moved six days later from 14 ...
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ArticleSilentnight and Tielle Love Luxury looking to hire experienced sleepers
Something for the weekend: Sleeping could become an illustrious career choice, as bed brand Silentnight and bed linen firm Tielle Love Luxury are both on the hunt for snoozing enthusiasts to join their teams.Silentnight is looking for not one, but five lucky applicants to join its Pyjama Army. Successful dreamers ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories between 12 November – 18 November
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 November – 18 November 2020 were: 54% of staff believe their workplace benefits are no longer relevantB&M repays government £3.7 million in furlough costsGovernment publishes further guidance on Job Retention SchemeWickes rewards 8,000 staff with three days of additional leaveLakeview Manor ...
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Poll: Have you introduced any new mental health support following enhanced Covid-19 restrictions?
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Article33% of employers have reviewed sickness policies due to Covid-19
One-third (33%) of employers have reviewed their organisation's sickness policy due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Paydata.Its UK reward management survey – Autumn 2020 results, which surveyed 204 HR and finance directors and reward and compensation specialists, also found that two-thirds (66%) have not, and do ...
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ArticleHome Bargains rewards 22,000 employees with two weeks' extra pay
Retail organisation Home Bargains is to reward its 22,000 employees with two weeks' extra pay to thank them for their hard work.In April 2020, Home Bargains announced that employees required to self-isolate due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic will receive up to two weeks' pay. The organisation will now extend ...
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ArticleAnglian Water reports 5.7% mean gender pay gap
Utilities organisation Anglian Water has reported a mean gender pay gap of 5.7% for average hourly pay as at April 2020, down from 5.9% the previous year.The organisation, which currently has more than 5,000 employees, reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting ...
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Supplier articleIs your business ready for the world of work post-Covid?
We live in extraordinary times, with an unheard-of level of change being forced upon us all. In less than six months COVID-19 has redefined how we travel, shop, socialise and just as dramatically how we communicate and interact in the world of work.With 300 million virtual meetings a day now ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Meeting employer obligations with mental health
Every employee is different. As an employer, it’s important that you protect your employees, especially when it comes to mental health.Despite mental health campaigns coming to the forefront on social media, there are still a large number of employers who shy away from their responsibilities. You must ask yourself what ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Increasing Employee Productivity
At work, a range of factors can impact productivity. This includes wages, business infrastructure and employee health.Collectively, British organisations lose billions of pounds each year due to lost productivity. Employees taking sick leave or staff underperforming as a result of their poor health cause this.Fortunately, there are many ways an ...
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Supplier articleGlobal benefits platforms: Proving return on investment
James Brace, Client Director, BenefexBack by popular demand! Our attendees were so impressed with our last webinar about proving ROI, that we’ve brought our global panel back for another live session! If you’ve ever wondered how you can demonstrate the return on investment of a global benefits platform, this is ...
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Supplier article‘Tis the season to say thanks and celebrate your employees
With a Coronacoaster of a year, Christmas and end of year celebrations don’t need to be cancelled. Quite the opposite in actual fact. With so much uncertainty and the umpteen challenges and changes which 2020 has brought professionally and personally, it’s more important now than ever before, to recognise, engage ...