All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1626
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Article14% of employers offer dedicated cancer support to employees
Employee Benefits poll: Just over a tenth (14%) of organisations offer dedicated cancer support to their employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticlePrivate medical insurance found to be most in-demand employee benefit
Private medical insurance (PMI) has been found to be the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to research by benefits technology provider Zest.
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Article15% of menopausal women considered quitting due to lack of employer support
More than one in 10 (15%) menopausal women have considered quitting work due to lack of employer support, according to a report by HR consultancy Hoomph.
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ArticleNEU teachers in England accept 5.5% pay rise
Teachers who are members of the National Education Union (NEU) in England have voted to accept the government’s pay award of 5.5%.
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ArticleMedian pay award remains at 4% for three months to August
The median pay increase across the economy remained at 4% in the three months to August 2024 after falling from 4.8% in June, according to the latest figures from Incomes Data Research (IDR).
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ArticleNudge and Reward Gateway | Edenred partner to provide financial education
Financial education provider Nudge and global employee experience platform Reward Gateway | Edenred have joined forces to provide financial education to the platform’s global users.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2024 conference sessions open for booking
Conference sessions for Employee Benefits Live 2024, which will be held at ExCeL London, are now open for booking.
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AnalysisHow to conduct an ethnicity pay review
Source: Shutterstock Mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting will be introduced in the future, along with the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Ethnicity data is a special category under GDPR, so employers must state what it will be used for and how it will ...
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Case StudiesCadent uses ethnicity pay gap data to improve workforce diversity
Cadent believes it is good practice to carry out ethnicity pay reporting in order to be fully transparent, understand potential pay discrepancies and identify any potential root causes, as this then drives meaningful actions to address them. The gas distribution network employs more than 6,000 UK employees and first published ...
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ArticleBCN appoints chief people officer
BCN, a cloud IT managed service provider and digital transformation firm, has appointed Victoria Jackson chief people officer to oversee the human resources function and ensure it is an employer of choice. BCN has more than 400 employees across Manchester, Leeds, Reading and Belfast. Jackson will ensure ...
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ArticleJust 8-9% of UK employers publish pay ranges externally
Source: Shutterstock While only 8-9% of UK employers publish pay ranges externally, nearly half (48%) have committed to sharing data, according to research by financial services firm Mercer. Its UK pay transparency study, which took data from nearly 100 businesses representing more than one million employees, to ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2024 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London
Employee Benefits Live 2024 is welcoming delegates to its 26th annual event at ExCeL London on 8-9 October 2024. As the largest dedicated reward and benefits event in Europe, the conference and exhibition brings together more than 1,500 industry professionals looking to discover the latest HR, reward ...
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Supplier articleSocial Value Models and Measurement Explained
Social value has never been more important than it is today. There’s an increased demand for organisations to create positive social and eco impact alongside their regular business fare, so it’s crucial to understand how to measure social value without needing to call in social value consultancy. The ...
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OpinionKeely Rushmore: What can employers learn from the Next employment tribunal judgment?
Keely Rushmore Source: From Keystone Law Keely Rushmore, employment partner at Keystone Law The employment tribunal judgment in the case of high street retailer Next serves as a reminder that roles that may seem very different can be compared against each other under the equality legislation, to ...
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ArticleExclusive: Interlinking financial, mental and physical wellbeing can ensure support is well-rounded
Employee Benefits Live 2024: It is beneficial to ensure financial, mental and physical wellbeing are all interlinked in order for employers to offer a range of appropriate employee support, according to Wolseley and The Big Word Group. During a session titled The holy trinity of financial, mental and physical wellbeing ...
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ArticleExclusive: Visibility in the workplace can help staff to be their authentic selves
Employee Benefits Live 2024: Improving awareness and visibility in the workplace can allow employees to be their authentic selves, said Mark Foster in his keynote address on 9 October at Employee Benefits Live 2024. Opening the second day of the conference with his presentation titled Embracing authenticity: the power of ...
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ArticleExclusive: Communication and transparency were key to Merlin Entertainment’s global benefits review
Employee Benefits Live 2024: Sharing knowledge, ideas and budget plans are key to a successful benefits review, said Janet Mckenzie, group head of reward at Merlin Entertainments. Addressing delegates at the closing keynote on day one of the conference in a session titled Unknotting your global benefits tangle, Mckenzie discussed ...
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ArticleVivid reduces ethnicity pay gap
Source: Vivid Vivid has reduced its ethnicity pay gap to 0.5% and maintained its equal gender pay gap of 1%. The affordable housing provider has eliminated the pay disparity between white and non-white employees by encouraging recruiters to shortlist as many applicants from under-represented groups as possible ...
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ArticleJCDecaux and British Film institute implement home-heating perk for staff
Source: Shutterstock Employers JCDecaux and the British Film institute (BFI) have introduced a new home-heating benefit scheme for their employees. Provided by Heat Scheme, the benefit programme helps employees reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. JCDecaux, the advertising firm, and the BFI can provide interest-free loans ...