All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1515
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ArticleFinnair names Kaisa Aalto-Luoto chief people officer
Finnish airline Finnair has appointed Kaisa Aalto-Luoto chief people officer and member of the executive board.Aalto-Luoto, who currently works as chief human resources officer at Sanoma Media, will start in her new role no later than 23 November. She previously worked as senior vice president of human resources and communications ...
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ArticleWest End performers and stage managers accept 16% pay rise
Thousands of West End theatre actors and stage managers have accepted a 16% pay rise following threat of strike action.A total of 94.09% of workers, who are represented by performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity, voted to accept the pay deal with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) from ...
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ArticleAmazon introduces new flexible-working options
Retail giant Amazon has launched two new working contracts that offer flexibility for those who have commitments that prevent them working full-time.Its term-time contract will give parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the option to work term-time only, guaranteeing time off for the six-week summer break and the two-week ...
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Poll: Do you offer a neonatal leave policy?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that Marks and Spencer introduced a neonatal policy to allow those with babies who need neonatal care to benefit from extra leave and pay without using up maternity, paternity or adoption leave.In ...
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Supplier articleONE IN THREE THINK THEY WON’T BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO RETIRE
8 in 10 (83%) are concerned the cost of living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring to make up for a shortfall in savings (43% very concerned) Almost three in ten (29%) admit they may consider stopping pension payments in the future As financial pressures ...
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OpinionSusannah Bottriell: Will government guidance on ethnicity pay reporting create more equal workplaces?
Following the UK government's commitment in March 2022, on 17 April this year it published its guidance on ethnicity pay gap reporting. Unlike gender pay gap reporting, ethnicity pay reporting is voluntary. Many elements of the government’s guidance align with gender pay gap reporting guidance, particularly the calculations. The guidance ...
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ArticleOne-third launched benefits and ran events for Mental Health Awareness Week
Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (36.3%) of organisations either did introduce, or were planning on introducing, new mental health support benefits, events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just 5.4% either did or were planning ...
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Article46% of young staff think employers could help financial burdens more
Nearly half (46%) of employees aged 18 to 34 believe their organisations could play a more active role in alleviating cost-of-living financial burdens, according to new research.The Sodexo Engage report The mountain of lost benefits: closing the expectation gap found that 53% of employees in the same age group feel ...
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ArticleSkout becomes employee owned
Cheshire-based B2B PR and communications agency Skout has become 100% employee owned through an employee ownership trust (EOT) to secure its long-term independence.The EOT now has a 100% controlling interest in the business, acting as a guardian of its values and culture, and ensuring its direction remains in employees’ best ...
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ArticleVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay deal
Virgin Media O2 employees have accepted a pay deal that includes consolidated rises in excess of 7, 8 or 9% this year, as well as a £400 cash lump sum to be paid in June.A total of 86.5% of staff, who are represented by trade union Communication Workers Union (CWU), ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to group dental plans
What are group dental plans?Dental plans are a type of insurance or cash plan that specifically cater for oral health, helping staff afford regular dentist visits for preventative and routine care, such as accident and emergency cover, crowns, implants and fillings, as well as larger issues such as treatment for ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE WELLBEING: MORE THAN A TICK BOX EXERCISE
As an employer or HR professional, there’s no avoiding the topic of employee wellbeing. Whatever approach your business takes, it’s a topic filling your news feeds and inboxes daily. The message is being received, with businesses understanding the value of nurturing a healthy and resilient workforce. Our ...
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ArticleMonday.com names Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer
Credit: Netanel TobiasWork operating system Monday.com has appointed Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer, effective this month.Nawi, who has worked at Monday.com for five years, most recently served as its general counsel on the senior management team. Alongside building, scaling and leading the legal department of 20 people, she ...
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ArticleClarion Solicitors commits to become fertility-friendly employer
Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees.The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure ...
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ArticleValentino agrees staff bonus deal and extends benefits
Credit: DW labs Incorporated / Shutterstock.comLuxury fashion brand Valentino has signed a three-year results-based bonus agreement for employees in its Italian fashion business with trade unions Filctem Cgil, Femca Cisl and Uiltec Uil.The 2023-2025 deal is in addition to the previously signed regulatory and economic agreement regarding reduced taxation objectives.In ...
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ArticleNHS England staff receive 5% pay rise
More than one million NHS England employees are set to receive pay rises and one-off payments as part of a pay deal that takes effect today (1 June).The deal, which was announced last month, sees nurses, paramedics, 999 call handlers, midwives, security guards, and cleaners eligible for the Agenda for ...
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Supplier articleReward and Recognition Platforms: An Essential Tool in the Sales and Recruitment Industries
Employee turnover can be at a higher rate in the Sales and Recruitment industries; therefore, staff retention is challenging but more important than ever (1). Coming out of the pandemic and into the cost of living crisis, many people were either looking for a change in their professional life or ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid can't take leave of holiday policies
Just when I am considering taking some well-earned annual leave, I get landed with yet another joint venture to deal with. Local HR seems to be getting all stressed about the new location’s benefit plans and I must do a benefits inventory and comparison to existing plans.Really, it seems quite ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 26 May - 1 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May - 1 June 2023 were: Amazon introduces flexible-working optionsVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay dealNeonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal AssentExclusive: Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits for reproductive health46% of young staff think employers could ...
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ArticleExclusive: Emcor UK and Brambles shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Facilities management firm Emcor UK and pooling solutions business Brambles have been shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award, which is sponsored by Zest, was created to recognise how an employer has best utilised and adapted technology to suit its benefits package, its ...