All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1393
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ArticleDe Beers hires Joy Roman as new head of HR
Diamond mining and retailing giant De Beers has announced it has hired Joy Roman as its new executive head of human resources.She replaces Ann Cormack, who has held the role since 2017 and is leaving the job to “pursue new opportunities outside the business,” a statement said.Roman, who starts on ...
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ArticleBig disconnect revealed in healthcare benefits provision
Research among 2,000 UK employees and HR decision-makers has revealed a big disconnect between what is expected from staff and the benefits provision they receive.Organisations claim they now believe health benefits are the most important when it comes to attracting and retaining talent as they look to grow beyond the ...
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ArticlePawternity leave among the perks employees really want
Something for the weekend: Work perks have long been used by employers to inject a feel-good factor into the lives of employees and as a tool to retain top talent, but benefits such as paid pawternity leave haven't always made the cut.Now a new UK poll of 2,000 people by ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 25 February – 3 March 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 February – 3 March 2021 were:1. Sainsbury's gives employees thank you bonus and pay rise2. Tomahawk denies abuse of furlough scheme3. How can employers cut through video-call fatigue to communicate benefits efficiently?4. Havas UK rolls out wellbeing app to 2,200 staff5. ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid tests online gyms
Big Bad Boss has put on weight and he’s not alone. This week, I sat in on a digital conference with the Higher Beings, our senior leadership team, and it was like staring into a box of hamsters. Big Bad Boss must have stepped on the scales, because he’s asked ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Danone to discuss how to make inclusion and belonging matter
Danone will share details of its three-pronged approach to diversity and inclusion at this month's Employee Benefits Insights 2021 event.Opening keynote speaker Putri Realita, the food company's global head of diversity and inclusion, will explore how organisations can embed this into their business agenda.The talk, to be held on 15 ...
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ArticleBrand Opus becomes employee owned
London headquartered creative agency, Brand Opus, has announced it has transferred to employee-owned status, following its sale of founder shares to staff in the form of an Employee Owned Trust (EOT).As part of the deal, the agency, which consults on branding for the likes of Carling, Kraft Heinz, and Molson ...
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ArticleEmployers not prioritising financial wellbeing
Despite the launch of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) furlough scheme almost a year ago, and the well-documented financial pressures it is causing staff, research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found less than half of organisations provided support for employees to deal with this.According to the results ...
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ArticleNewham Council becomes living wage employer
Newham Council in east London has been officially recognised as a London living wage employer.The accreditation – given this week by the Living Wage Foundation – means all staff will receive at least the recommended £10.85 per hour.The council was also recognised for its ‘Community Wealth Building Pledge’ which insists ...
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Supplier articleThe Reward and Recognition Challenge
Over the last twelve months, employers have had to keep staff engaged and motivated during lockdowns and remote working. Business leaders have therefore had to make decisions about how much to invest in a reward and recognition programme to support their people.Now, a year after the COVID-19 pandemic closed offices ...
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ArticleHLM Architects transitions to employee ownership trust
Camden-based HLM Architects and its subsidiary Llewelyn Davies have transferred to employee-owned status with immediate effect, following the firm's successful transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT).The business, which was last year named Architecture Practice of the Year in the Building Awards 2020, now has 100% of its shareholding held ...
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ArticleAveva appoints new chief people officer
Engineering and industrial software company Aveva has announced it has appointed Caoimhe Keogan as its new chief people officer.Keogan is tasked with leading the organisation's group-wide corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘Action For Good’, as well as driving its people strategy and improving the global employee experience.Before joining Aveva, Keogan ...
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ArticleGender pay gap worsened by Covid-19
Research released to coincide with International Women’s Day today (8 March) has revealed the devastating impact Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has had on gender pay gaps.According to an analysis of hiring by global search engine Adzuna, job openings for women have suffered a year-on-year fall of 40.2% compared to those for men, ...
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ArticlePoll: Almost half of staff wages cut or frozen as pandemic bites
Employee Benefits poll: A fifth of UK employers have cut staff wages as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, with another 25% implementing pay freezes.According to the latest Employee Benefits straw poll, 20% of organisations have reduced their employees’ salaries in direct response to the impact of Coronavirus.At the ...
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ArticleBrand Opus becomes employee owned
London-headquartered creative agency, Brand Opus, has announced it has transferred to employee-owned status, following it sale of founder shares to staff in the form of an employee ownership trust (EOT).As part of the deal, the agency, which consults on branding for the likes of Carling, Kraft Heinz, and Molson Coors, ...
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ArticleDeliveroo to pay drivers bonuses of up to £10,000
Fast-food delivery giant Deliveroo has announced it is setting aside a £16 million ‘thank-you’ fund to reward its most loyal riders as part of its plans to float on the London Stock Exchange later this year.The payments range from £200.00 (given to drivers who have been with the business for ...
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ArticleYounger women face £100,000 gender pensions gap
A new report from Scottish Widows has revealed that younger women face a six-figure gender pensions gap.The company’s findings, published to coincide with International Women’s Day, showed that a female saver can expect to have £100,000 less in her retirement pot thanks to time taken out of the workplace to ...
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Supplier article[Webinar] The Evolution of Reward and Recognition post Covid-19 and how companies need to adapt
We’re delighted to invite you to join our Expert Webinar hosted by Jamie King, Director of Global Rewards at Xexec, and Michael Rose, Director at Rewards Consulting, on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 11:00 AM [GMT]. In this webinar, discover how companies need to adapt how they ...
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OpinionEmma Mamo: Employee mental health has never been of more importance for employers
As we pass a year since the initial lockdown, it’s a good time for employers to reflect on staff wellbeing and the support offered by their organisations. This time last year, many of us found ourselves hastily packing up our things in the office and began working from home for ...