All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1423
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher: Uber's GMB deal is a turning point for workers' rights
Last month saw the announcement that Uber will officially recognise the trade union GMB, enabling it to formally represent up to 70,000 Uber drivers across the UK. GMB rightly described the arrangement as ground-breaking, since Uber had not previously been willing either to acknowledge employee or worker rights for its ...
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Supplier articleCan Working from Home Increase Workplace Inclusivity?
The UK has faced many obstacles over the last year. Working from home is arguably one of the more significant changes we have endured. Although this may have been a difficult challenge to overcome, WFH may have had a positive impact on workplace inclusivity.It has been hard to ignore the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 37% of male employees believe purpose improves wellbeing
New data has revealed that 37% of male employees and 15% of females think believing in what the company stands for and having a sense of purpose would help improve their wellbeing.The research was carried out by insurer Legal and General for Men’s Health Week, which finishes on Sunday (20 ...
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Article11% of UK employees have low engagement levels
The UK and western Europe have the lowest employee engagement levels across the globe at just 11%, according to new research.Analytics and advisory organisation Gallup’s State of the global workplace report found that 55% staff in the UK and western Europe regions have high life evaluations, with western European employees ...
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ArticleTyne and Wear Metro staff to strike over pay freeze
Tyne and Wear Metro employees have planned for seven days of industrial action over a pay dispute with their employer Swiss rail giant Stadler.The staff, who are members of the Unite and RMT union, are striking in response to a wage freeze from 28 June. Stadler, which maintains Metro’s train ...
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Supplier article[REGISTER FOR WEBINAR] The 10 most important tips to consider when setting up a new Recognition Programme. Lessons learnt over 20 years of experience.
Join Xexec’s exclusive webinar which we are running, hosted by Xexec’s Director of Global Rewards, Jamie King. Titled “The 10 most important tips to consider when setting up a new Recognition Programme. Lessons learnt over 20 years of experience” - this webinar is aimed at organisations setting ...
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ArticleSara Thompson: How can you engage employees who are returning to the workplace?
It’s clear that some form of hybrid working will continue for many organisations, even when restrictions are completely lifted and offices are able to open to all colleagues again. Having a flexible and agile business that supports all our colleagues has always been important to us. They are our most ...
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ArticleMark Taylor: How can you engage employees who are returning to the workplace?
Over the past year and a half, many office employees have grown accustomed to working from home. In fact, one in five people now want to work from home full time once the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is over, according to research published by YouGov in September 2020.It’s now up to ...
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ArticleIan Hodson: How can you engage employees who are returning to the workplace?
According to feedback from our wellbeing surveys, one of the aspects that has been missed during lockdown has been the social connectivity with both the organisation and colleagues, so this will form one of our focus areas as we welcome individuals back.It is worth noting that a lot of our ...
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ArticleSenior male staff are paid 23% more than females
Male employees in senior positions get paid 23% more than women at director levels, according to new research from Movemeon.com and Payspective.com.Movemeon.com, a strategic and commercial professionals hiring channel, and its sister data provider company Payspective.com, carried out its 2021 Work and pay research compiled from 35,000 data points to ...
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Talkdesk recruits Laura Butler as its first chief HR officer
Artificial intelligence software provider Talkdesk has hired Laura Butler as its first chief human resources officer.According to Talkdesk, Butler will oversee global efforts to attract, retain, and develop a “courageous, innovative, and customer-obsessed team” as the company shifts into its next decade of growth.Butler will join Talkdesk from Adobe company ...
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ArticleCoastal Recycling becomes employee owned
Exeter, UK based recycling and refuse collection services provider Coastal Recycling has announced its 140 employees are now the majority stakeholders in the business through an employee ownership trust (EOT).This means Coastal Recycling can maintain its independent status, enable its staff to receive a share of profits and a bonus ...
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ArticleDiageo signs three-year pay deal for Scottish staff
Spirits and beers producer Diageo has agreed to a new three-year pay deal with unions Unite Scotland and GMB Scotland to increase wages with inflation for its Scottish staff.The arrangement, which is set to last until 2024, includes a 3% pay rise covering the last financial year. Wages will then ...
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Article26% of millennials took time off work due to stress
New research has revealed that 26% of millennials and 22% of Generation Z employees in the UK have taken time off work due to stress and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Deloitte’s tenth annual 2021 Millennial and generation Z survey was compiled of responses from 23,000 millennials and Gen ...
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Supplier articleHow MotorSave helps make motoring safer for employees
There are a wide variety of maintenance issues that can heighten the chances of having a car accident. Some of the main ones are a cracked windscreen, broken lights and wipers, faulty lights and bald tyres.Keeping up with car maintenance is crucial and keeps you and your loved ones safe. ...
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Supplier articleNew Research Forecasts HR’s Response to the War for Talent
A new study from Reward Gateway has revealed the expectations and intentions of HR leaders and their employees in a post-pandemic world. The survey of 3,809 employees and senior HR decision-makers across the UK, U.S., and Australia highlights employees’ plans to leave their current jobs and calls out what HR ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 June -17 June 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 June – 17 June 2021 were: Top tips on implementing electric company car schemesFacebook allows remote working for all employeesHow can flexible working hours address employee burnout?Crerar Hotels launches new benefits packageFinances affect 39% of employees' mental healthBe the Big Cheese ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: One in seven employees balance work with caring
New findings have revealed that one in seven employees are currently balancing their jobs with caring responsibilities, set to rise to one in six by 2040.Aon's report, The aging population: why it’s time to take notice, identified that an increasing number of staff with caring responsibilities and the rising average ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Men’s wellbeing in the spotlight
This week is Men’s Health Week. Running until Sunday (20 June), to coincide with Father’s Day in the UK, it puts men’s wellbeing firmly in the spotlight, aiming to increase awareness of issues that disproportionately affect men, encourage them to be more conscious of their health and inspire them to ...
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ArticleA cuppa to boost employee wellbeing
Something for the weekend: Have you ever needed an excuse for a tea break? After all, it's a well-known fact that it can do wonders for your wellbeing.Well, now you have it. NHS Charities is calling on every worker to kick back, stick the kettle on, pull out the biscuit ...