All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1598
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ArticlePrysmian hires new group chief HR and organisation officer
Global cabling provider Prysmian has appointed Francesco Tutino group chief HR and organisation officer as of this month.Tutino will oversee all of Prysmian’s HR activities for its more than 30,000 employees across 150 countries.He has more than 20 years of experience in HR and has held leadership positions at several ...
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ArticleExclusive: Younger staff more likely to prioritise family planning in financial goals
Younger employees are increasingly likely to prioritise family planning in their financial goals, according to research by financial education platform provider Nudge.Its annual Global financial wellbeing report, which surveyed more than 11,500 employees globally, including 2,000 in the UK, also found that 66% of UK men aged 25-34 are setting ...
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ArticleUnum UK enhances eldercare support for employees
Employee benefits provider Unum UK has rolled out specialist eldercare assistance to enhance its support for carers.Its more than 900 employees will now be able to access comprehensive eldercare support provided by eldercare support organisation Seniorcare. Via a platform, staff will also be access information and advice on caring for ...
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ArticleTyler Grange receives living wage employer accreditation
Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.More than 80 staff employed by the London-based consultancy, which operates a four-day working week, will now be paid a minimum of £13.15 per hour, which is the rate for the capital. This will see employees ...
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ArticleWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024?
The winners of the 22nd annual Employee Benefits Awards will be unveiled today (Friday 14 June).The Employee Benefits Awards 2024 is a must-attend event for those in the reward, benefits and HR industry. Comedian Ellie Taylor will host the ceremony, which acknowledges and celebrates innovative HR, reward and benefits strategies, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 7 - 13 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 7 - 13 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Aston Martin increases pay and awards cost-of-living paymentPost Office adds new voluntary benefits to reward platformAgeas introduces paid leave for working carersTribunal finds account manager was subject to pregnancy and maternity discriminationCollege supervisors at University ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer introduces caring guide for employees
Credit: patat / Shutterstock.comRetailer Marks and Spencer has introduced a guide for its store and support centre employees to help support those with caring responsibilities.Implemented to mark National Carers Week (10-16 June), the guide details all the related support that the retailer offers, such as health, wellness and financial support, ...
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ArticleJust 27% know their employer offers an employee assistance programme
While 79% of employers provide an employee assistance programme (EAP), only 27% of employees realise one exists in their workplace, according to research by rehabilitation and case management provider HCML. Its corporate health and wellbeing report found that nearly 85% of respondents said utilisation of their EAP ...
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ArticleDesignMyNight searches for dog menu tester
Something for the weekend: Discovery and booking platform DesignMyNight has begun its search for a dog menu tester at several London venues.The chosen pooch and two human companions will receive a selection of incredible dog-friendly experiences across London, worth a total of £2,000. This includes two luxury stays at The ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Time to celebrate
Today (Friday 14 June) sees one of my favourite events of the year take place: the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party.Even though it feels like summer is yet to truly arrive this year, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work and achievements of so many ...
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ArticleGoodyear Tire and Rubber Company names new chief human resources officer
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has named Nicole Gray as its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective 1 July.She will be replacing Gary VanderLind, who is retiring from the role.Gray joined Goodyear in 2016, moving from leading global labor and the employment team to senior human ...
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ArticleExclusive: Co-op wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2024
Co-op was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024, which took place on Friday 14 June at The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London last week.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all ...
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ArticleWates Group enhances paternity leave and carers leave policies
Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has enhanced its paternity and partner leave and carers leave policies, effective immediately.Following employee feedback, the group has increased its fully-paid paternity leave provision from eight weeks to 12 in order to reinforce its commitment to supporting its staff and their families.Employees ...
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ArticleTribunal finds Scottish teacher with menopause symptoms was unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found that Scottish teacher whose menopause symptoms worsened during a dispute about moving to a different school was unfairly dismissed.Allison Shearer had worked at the Clydesdale Secondary Support Base between 2015 and 2022, teaching English, maths and health and wellbeing. She was taking prescribed medication for ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to corporate eyecare
Credit: Shutterstock/Yury-Nikolaev.What are corporate eyecare schemes?Looking after employees’ eye health delivers several benefits to employers. As well as helping meet their duty-of-care requirements, offering employees a regular eye examination can be part of the overall health and wellbeing strategy.Problems with eyesight can cause headaches and eye strain and an optician ...
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ArticleBuilding and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council agrees to one-year pay deal
The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC), managed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has agreed to a one-year pay deal over the next year for builders.The deal, which was also agreed with trade union Unite, includes a 4% wage rate increase, one extra day of holiday, ...
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ArticleDanish men’s football team signs pay deal that supports female players
The Danish men’s national football team has signed a four-year pay agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that also supports the women’s team.The agreement, which was arranged with Danish player union Spillerforeningen, will come into effect after this year’s UEFA Euro championships. It will see male and female players ...
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ArticleMorrisons warehouse workers accept new pensions, pay and conditions
Hundreds of Morrisons' warehouse and logistics employees based in Cheshire and Yorkshire have accepted new terms related to their pensions, pay and working conditions, from 1 July.The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, will see a 9% increase on all rates of pay including weekend incentive premiums and ...
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OpinionAndrew Rhodes: How to establish policies on belief and expression to avoid claims
With general election campaigning getting underway in the UK and US, as well as the continued culture wars all feeding into increased political polarisation, there is a considerable risk of disagreements spilling into the workplace.In response to this risk, employers should establish or review their internal policies on political beliefs ...
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Article36% of UK HR professionals feel equipped to balance people function’s needs
Just one-third (36%) of UK HR practitioners feel equipped to balance the needs of their organisation’s people function, according to research by employee experience platform Culture Amp.Its survey of 9,900 HR professionals worldwide, including 304 in the UK, in conjunction with behaviour change platform Thrive Global, also found that 47% ...