All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 158
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Central Co-op enhances fertility and pregnancy policies
Retail organisation Central Co-op has launched enhanced fertility treatment and pregnancy loss polices today (20 April) as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.The fertility treatment policy was introduced to enable staff, partners and surrogates to take paid time off for up to 10 appointments per cycle for ...
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ArticleToolstation gives staff 9.4% pay rise and enhances benefits package
Tools, accessories and building supplies business Toolstation has increased pay by 9.4%, and introduced new benefits for its 5,500 members of staff.The pay rise is for entry level and store and operations employees, with entry level workers’ hourly rate increasing to £10.60.The retailer also introduced 26 weeks of full pay, ...
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ArticleLPA appoints global head of human resources
Financial markets software and advisory firm LPA has hired Katrin Becker-Oligmueller (pictured) as global head of human resources to help drive its people agenda and advance its talent strategy.Based in the business' headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, Becker-Oligmueller will be responsible for leading its global HR function, including hiring, retaining, training ...
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Supplier articleMAKING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WORK: A GUEST BLOG BY PROFESSOR AMANDA KIRBY
Making Employee Benefits Work With challenges attracting and retaining talent, we are paying greater attention to overall job satisfaction than ever before. Many studies have shown that a comprehensive benefits package can increase job satisfaction, reduce turnover, and improve overall employee engagement. In a volatile and uncertain ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to flexible benefits technology
What is flexible benefits technology? Earlier in the evolution of employee benefits, organisations would provide a static set of rewards. Although these might change somewhat according to seniority or length of service, there was little in the way of flexibility or tailoring. These benefits would likely be communicated via letters ...
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ArticleCanal and River Trust gives staff 8.2% pay rise
Credit: chrisdorney / Shutterstock.comCharity organisation The Canal and River Trust has given its 1,700 workers an 8.2% pay increase, following negotiations that have been ongoing since last year.The staff, who previously received an average annual salary of £26,000, remove waste, keep towpaths clear and maintain locks and moorings on England ...
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ArticleTransport for London and Monzo recognised as family-friendly tech employers
Transport for London, Monzo and Goldman Sachs have been named among those technology businesses which offer their workforces the strongest maternity, paternity and family-friendly policies.Technology diversity champions Code First Girls and the MotherBoard Movement partnered on the #MumsWhoCode campaign to tackle challenges faced by working parents in the technology industry. ...
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ArticleAldi introduces allyship training for staff
Supermarket chain Aldi has launched allyship training for more than 800 of its UK-based managers, to ensure that its 40,000 members of staff feel respected and included in the workplace.The aim was to empower and encourage managers to better support, collaborate with and advocate for employees from minority groups, as ...
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Poll: Should ethnicity pay gap reporting be mandatory?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. This week, Employee Benefits reported that the UK government has published guidance for employers, which was developed by the Department for Business and Trade, the Equality Hub and the Race Disparity Unit, on how to voluntarily report on ...
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ArticlePersonnel Today Awards open for entries
The Personnel Today Awards 2023 are now open for entries, as the annual celebration of the very best in HR and learning and development (L&D) launches for its 25th anniversary year.Hosted by our sister brand, Personnel Today, HR and L&D teams, individuals and suppliers are invited to make submissions across ...
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Article26% of employers have a dedicated menopause policy
Employee Benefits poll: A quarter (26%) of organisations have a dedicated menopause policy in place to support affected staff, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers.Almost one in 10 (9.5%) had a menopause champion and offered staff training, and 12.3% implemented employee focus or support networks. Meanwhile, 10.9% ...
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OpinionNicholas Jervis: The rise of unfair dismissals and impact on employee benefits
The ongoing economic uncertainty and evolving labour market conditions caused by the pandemic have increased pressure on businesses to cut costs and adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape. To address financial strain, some employers might resort to dismissals that are unjust or not in compliance with UK employment laws. ...
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Supplier articleDiscover how Dunelm improved wellbeing and engagement for its retail employees
Dunelm is the UK’s leading home furnishing retailer with 11,000+ employees. They began their engagement journey with Reward Gateway in 2017. Whilst centralising benefits and improving EVP was the first step, the pandemic caused a shift in the organisation’s attention to internal communications, wellbeing and finding new ...
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ArticleGovernment introduces ethnicity pay gap reporting guidance
The government has published guidance for employers on how to voluntarily report on their ethnicity pay gaps.Developed by the Department for Business and Trade, the Equality Hub and the Race Disparity Unit, the advice is in response to one of the actions in the Inclusive Britain: government response to the ...
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ArticlePret A Manger launches employee benefits platform
Food and drink chain Pret A Manger has implemented an employee benefits platform and wellbeing hub for its 8,000 UK employees.The 360 Recognition platform was launched in partnership with recognition and engagement provider Terryberry. It was custom designed to allow Pret A Manger staff to access rewards, benefits, recognition programmes, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Employee Benefits Awards 2023 shortlist revealed
EXCLUSIVE: Tesco, Natwest Group, Channel 4 and Citi are just some of the employers which have made the highly anticipated shortlist for the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.The full list of finalists is available to read here.Employee Benefits would like to congratulate all of this year’s shortlisted finalists, and offer thanks ...
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Supplier articleEMPOWERING MANAGERS DURING TIMES OF CRISIS
April is Stress Awareness Month, and whilst we’re producing resources and insights to help employers look after their whole workforce, today’s blog will focus on supporting and empowering managers. We’re currently experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, causing the nations’ stress levels to rise. The rise in job vacancies ...
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Supplier articleHow to maintain a top workplace culture and performance
Ever found yourself in a position where you’ve managed to get the right people on board, you’re hitting a high performance level and your workplace culture feels like it’s one where your people can thrive? Then the question sets in: how on earth are we going to ...
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AnalysisWhat financial wellbeing support should be offered around salary advance schemes?
It is important that salary advance schemes are explained properly so that staff fully understand how these operate and the costs involved.Many scheme providers will include financial education and guidance on how best to benefit from the scheme.Having access to data and monitoring usage each month can help identify if ...
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Case StudiesTesco educates and supports staff through salary advance scheme
Supermarket chain Tesco supports the financial wellbeing of its workforce through a salary advance scheme in addition to regular pay rises and an extensive benefits proposition.The employer, which has 345,000 staff, initially trialled its salary advance scheme with 6,000 employees working in its large and convenience stores in Liverpool during ...