All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 175
-
OpinionAvneet Kaur: Diversity, equity and inclusion policies must align with employee benefits
A global pandemic and economic volatility, along with Black Lives Matter and trans rights movements, have all brought about seismic shifts in attitudes. Added to this, the modern workforce is multi-generational and diverse in culture, experience, and identity.Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies must therefore align with employee benefits in ...
-
Supplier articleDo employees really need to be concerned about the Lifetime Allowance right now?
In November’s Autumn Statement, despite speculation, no further news was delivered in regard to the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) or Annual Allowance suggesting that they will continue to remain frozen for three more years.As of December 2022, the UK Inflation rate stood at 10.5% and the Lifetime Allowance of £1.073m has ...
-
ArticleHalf of younger staff would take pay cut for employer with values
Nearly half of UK (48%) and US (44%) Gen Z and Millennial employees would consider taking a pay cut in order to work for an employer that shares their values, according to research by business advocate Paul Polman.The Net positive barometer surveyed 4,000 British and American employees at medium to ...
-
ArticleConnick Tree Care becomes employee owned
South England-based tree preservation and maintenance firm Connick Tree Care has announced that it will become employee owned.The plan was first announced to the business’ 75 members of staff in October 2022, and the process commenced this month, with the transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) due to take ...
-
ArticleBank of Ireland enhances family-friendly policies
Bank of Ireland has implemented enhanced family friendly policies and support for its 9,000 employees, as of this week.The initiatives will be applicable to all workers based in Ireland, UK, the European Union (EU) and the US, in line with local legislation. They aim to help create a more supportive ...
-
ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 February 2023 were: Zurich UK implements support package for employeesNatwest acquires majority in Cushon Abellio gives London bus drivers 18% pay riseMedian base pay rise expected for 2023 reaches 5%Cisco, Salesforce and Xero named best UK workplaces for wellbeingAverage ...
-
ArticleArgyll sniffs out signature office fragrance
Something for the weekend: London office provider Argyll has launched a bespoke branded scent created by British perfumer Azzi Glasser, which it will roll out across its 30-strong portfolio, in order to help those working there soak in the smell of success.Glasser, who has created signature scents for The Mandrake ...
-
Supplier articleDiscounts for carers in the workplace
Unlike the NHS, the elderly care industry doesn’t operate on a free basis. The fees, either within a care home or home care, can be so expensive it makes your eyes bulge. Those lucky enough to have money saved up for such a scenario are grateful that ...
-
Supplier articleHow to ease cost of living burdens with low-cost initiatives
Low budgets getting you down?The Cost of Living crisis is not going anywhere. As inflation continues to rise, employers still face finding new ways to maximise employees' disposable income without the expense of a company-wide pay rise. In our handy eBook, you'll discover:Why pay rises fall short of employee expectation ...
-
Supplier article6 simple health and wellbeing apps to introduce to your employees
In the workplace, in recent years, the approach we take to wellbeing now extends much further beyond simply how an employee feels. Indeed, employers now recognise that they should take a holistic approach to wellbeing. In this, employers acknowledge that bad workplace wellbeing affects the number of sick days employees ...
-
Supplier article3 things to consider when choosing a reward and recognition system
As a people leader at a company, you will have many priorities and challenges. This year, topics like quiet quitting have been in the news and on the mind of HR professionals. As part of tackling these issues, you should consider the employee experience and how you ...
-
ArticleNHS Business Services Authority and Clifford Chance named top for LGBTQ inclusion
Public body NHS Business Services Authority, law firm Clifford Chance and design firm Arup have been listed on Stonewall’s 2023 Top 100 Employers list of LGBTQ inclusive workplaces.The charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights compiles its list based on the Workplace Equality Index each year, comprising employers ...
-
ArticleStarbucks UK introduces free period products for staff
Coffee chain Starbucks UK has introduced free period products at work for its UK employees, as of today (16 February).Starbucks partnered with sustainable period care brand Time Of The Month (TOTM), which focuses on breaking down the stigma and shame that surrounds menstruation, helping to end period poverty and alleviating ...
-
ArticleBarclays Bank UK reports 35.9% mean gender hourly pay gap
Financial institution Barclays Bank UK reported a mean gender hourly pay gap of 35.9% in 2022, down 0.4 percentage points from 2021.The firm's median gender hourly pay gap was 37.7%, up 0.5 percentage points from the prior year. The bank’s mean gender bonus gap for 2022 was 67.7%, falling from ...
-
ArticleS-RM names new equality, diversity and inclusion lead
Global intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM has appointment of Maria Petnga-Wallace (pictured) as equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lead.Petnga-Wallace will further develop and implement EDI policies, procedures and guidelines to challenge the executive committee to put equality, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of its agenda.Petnga-Wallace has more than ...
-
Supplier articleWhy should you support your employees’ money management?
As an employer, there are many benefits you are legally required to provide so that the overall wellbeing of your employees is cared for. But there is also room for some non-legal requirements, known as perks, that can aid the everyday life of your team.Good perks can have positive trickle-down ...
-
Supplier article5 TIPS ON REDUCING ABSENTEEISM
What did your attendance figures look like yesterday? The first Monday of the month has been known as National Sickie Day since 2011. Statistically, it’s the day when more UK workers will call in sick than any other day of the year. Is National Sickie ...
-
Case StudiesMitie focuses on front-line reward as cost-of-living crisis mounts
Strategic outsourcing and energy services business Mitie has tight margins, but still sees the importance of protecting and supporting front-line staff during difficult periods, meaning it has to focus on benefits that are affordable for the business, but make a real difference to employees.Jasmine Hudson, chief people officer at Mitie, ...
-
AnalysisHow is the cost-of-living crisis affecting what employees want from their benefits packages?
The cost-of-living crisis has employees demanding pay rises in line with inflation, but many employers are unable to afford this long-term.Benefits that support financial wellbeing and education, including day-to-day budgeting and discounts, can help pay stretch further without raising pay.Employers should focus on practices that are sustainable and work for ...
-
Supplier articleSeniorcare by Lottie announce partnership with Adroit
Planning ahead just became a doddle. It’s human nature to procrastinate on the biggest, most important decisions of our life. On topics like Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate, we say, ‘we’ll deal with that another day’. Perhaps it’s our inherent laziness or just the fact ...