All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1628
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People MovesAtom Bank appoints new chief people officer
App-only bank Atom Bank has appointed Ayshea Robertson as its new chief people officer. In her role, Robertson will work with the executive committee and people experience team to deliver a high-quality employee journey, while also overseeing Atom’s recruitment strategy to ensure it attracts and retains the ...
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Embracing authenticity
It was lovely to see so many of you at this week’s Employee Benefits Live. I always find the event invaluable for meeting new contacts, catching up with old friends and delving into the current trends in reward and benefits. Over the course of the two days, I had so ...
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ArticleExclusive: Channel 4 draws on internal resources for budget-friendly benefit options
Employee Benefits Live 2024: Readily-available resources such as employee groups, benefit add-ons, signposting and desk drops are all budget-friendly options to help boost benefits provision, said Sarah Webb, pension and benefits manager at Channel 4. On the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 in a session titled ‘Crafting cost-effective ...
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ArticleJollyes allows candidates to bring pets to job interview
Something for the weekend: Pet store chain Jollyes has started to allow candidates looking for their dream job working with animals to bring their pet with them to their interview. Called Fur-st impressions, the programme has been successfully piloted and rolled out. The organisation’s aim was to create a comfortable ...
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ArticleCanada Life enhances parental and family-friendly policies
Insurance, retirement and investment services provider Canada Life has enhanced parental and family-friendly policies for employees located within the UK and Isle of Man. From 1 January 2025, Canada Life staff will be eligible for 26 weeks of paid maternity leave or 16 weeks of paid paternity leave. This will ...
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ArticleBoeing withdraws previous pay rise offer to striking US staff
Source: Boeing Aerospace business Boeing has withdrawn its previous 30% pay rise offer to striking US staff after being unable to reach an agreement. The Seattle and Portland-based employees, who work on constructing planes including the 737 Max and 777, are members of the International Association of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 4 - 10 October 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 4 - 10 October 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Royal Mail launches collective defined contribution pension plan Employee Benefits Live 2024 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London Employee Benefits Awards 2025 open for entries Tribunal finds employer of former administrator failed ...
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ArticleGovernment introduces Employment Rights Bill
Source: Shutterstock The government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill, which will see 28 employment reforms, including ending zero hours contracts and installing the right to a guaranteed hours contract if employees work regular hours over a defined period, giving earnings security. It will also end fire-and-rehire ...
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ArticleExclusive: Embracing vulnerability can bring strength
Employee Benefits Live 2024: Breaking boundaries means living your true, vulnerable self and recognising your strengths and weaknesses, said Natalie Jutla, employee benefits and employee financial wellbeing lead, Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra). In the closing keynote on Day Two of Employee Benefits Live, Jutla drew on ...
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Supplier articlePluxee UK Answers the Question: Why Are EAPs Beneficial to Employees?
Pluxee UK is committed to helping you discover the best employee benefits, and our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is an essential part of that. EAPs offer numerous advantages for your employees and your business, from self-care resources and preventative support to access to confidential, BACP-accredited counsellors and real-time crisis assistance. ...
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Case StudiesEmployee feedback helps inform Eden Hotel Collection’s benefits strategy
Eden Hotel Collection operates five luxury hotels in the Midlands and south of England. Like many in the hospitality industry, it found itself having to recruit rapidly after staff departures during the Covid-19 pandemic, while the ongoing impact of Brexit also meant there were fewer overseas people looking for work. ...
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AnalysisHow to overcome the disconnect between benefits on offer and what staff really want
Source: Shutterstock Need to know: Many employers are seeing a gap emerge between the benefits they offer and what employees actually want. Work-life balance, wellbeing and financial support are especially valued by employees. Employers need to talk to staff, offer them a degree of choice ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: The Wilful Group engages employees with benefits strategy
In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Rebecca Oatley, co-founder and co-CEO of The Wilful Group, talks about the importance of creating an organisational culture and benefits proposition that reflects corporate values and employees’ circumstances.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by The Wilful Group
The benefits on offer at The Wilful Group: Pension and group risk Master trust pension schemes with Now: Pensions and National Employment Savings Trust (Nest). All permanent employes are eligible; employer and employee contribution rates are 4%. Critical illness insurance for directors, employer paid. Healthcare ...
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ArticleCircus PPC introduces new family leave policy
Circus PPC has introduced a new fully-paid family leave benefit for staff, regardless of gender or parental role. The pay-per-click (PPC) agency’s new package, launched with Access HR, includes 26 weeks of fully-paid leave, 10 days paid fertility leave per cycle, which covers up to three cycles ...
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ArticleOlder workers with health conditions face employment gap
Source: Shutterstock Older workers with long-term health conditions are more likely to be out of work than their younger peers, according to the Centre for Ageing Better. More than half (53%) of those economically inactive due to a long-term illness or disability are aged between 50 and ...
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ArticlePullmaflex workers win pay rise following vote for strike action
Source: Shutterstock Employees at car seat manufacturer Pullmaflex have won a pay rise totalling 10.5% following a ballot in favour of strike action. Around 200 employees, who are members of Unite the union, voted to accept a two-year pay deal. Pullmaflex shop floor workers’ pay will increase ...
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OpinionMartin Williams: The impact of Amazon mandating a return to the office
Amazon recently announced that it wants all staff to return to the workplace and no longer work from home. Granted, those in the warehouses do not work from home, but there are a large number of keyboard workers who do. How easy is it for employers to ...
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ArticleJoss Search moves to employee ownership trust
Specialist recruitment firm, Joss Search, has transferred to an employee ownership trust (EOT).
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ArticleAnnual pay growth slows to 4.9%
The annual growth in employees’ average regular earnings, excluding bonuses, slowed to 4.9% in June to August 2024, according to the latest Labour market overview by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Annual growth was last lower than this at 4.7% in April to June 2022. The ...