All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 46
-
ArticleUK among worst countries for work-life balance
Something for the weekend: As a nation, we are well-known for complaining. This has been proven in Access People’s latest research, which found that while Spain ranked top for work-life balance, the UK lags behind when compared to other countries. Conducted by the HR systems specialist, which ...
-
Supplier article3 Top Tips on Using Our Platform to Encourage Your Team
3 Top Tips on Using Our Platform to Encourage Your TeamDid you know that 40% of employees report feeling underappreciated at work? (1). This lack of encouragement can seriously impact their motivation, wellbeing, and relationships wit managers.To mark National Encouragement Day, we’re here to help you change that! Discover how ...
-
ArticleMedian pay award falls to 4% for three months to July
The median pay award across the economy fell to 4% in the three months to July 2024, down from 4.8% in June, according to research by Incomes Data Research (IDR). Its latest analysis, which is based on a sample of 39 awards between 1 May and 31 ...
-
ArticleLancashire County Council and BAE Systems win at Menopause Friendly Employer Awards
Credit: Laura AshmanLancashire County Council, BAE Systems and Thames Valley Police were some of the employers recognised at the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2024.The awards took place for the third consecutive year on Wednesday 11 September at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. It was hosted by TV and radio presenter ...
-
ArticleParfetts awards employees 12% profit share bonus
Wholesaler Parfetts has awarded its employees a 12% profit share bonus following a record year for turnover. The employee-owned business operates depots in Aintree, Anfield, Birmingham, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Sommercoates and Stockport. All qualifying employees will receive the bonus in October. It is an increase from the ...
-
-
-
-
Supplier articleUnderstanding Social Value in the Business World
Understanding Social Value in the Business WorldIn today’s corporate landscape, companies are increasingly being called upon to deliver more than just profit — they’re expected to create positive impact for the environment, communities, and broader society. This is where social value comes in.What is Social Value?Social value is the broader ...
-
ArticleMacmillan Cancer Support appoints first chief people and culture officer
Macmillan Cancer Support has appointed Francesca Okosi chief people and culture officer. In this role, Okosi will sit on Macmillan’s executive team and use her knowledge and experience in leading positive culture change in large organisations to shape and drive its people and culture strategy. In her ...
-
ArticleBuyer's guide to master trust pension schemes
Credit: elina.nova/ShutterstockWhat are master trust pension schemes?Master trusts are defined contribution pension schemes, set up under trust law, which allow multiple employers that are unconnected with one other to participate. Each employer can set its own employer and employee contribution rates and usually has its own named section of the ...
-
Supplier articleTips to help employees build their financial resilience
Between the 9th and 15th of September is UK Savings Week. In the current environment, it has become difficult for a lot of people to save as much as they would like, in fact, a survey[1] of working adults by WEALTH at work found that the biggest financial concerns for ...
-
Supplier articlePluxee UK Answers the Question: What is Financial Wellbeing?
Financial wellbeing has become a regular component of the HR and employee wellbeing conversation, standing out as a distinct area of focus for both employers and employees. While we recognise it as a separate pillar of wellbeing, it connects with other aspects, such as mental, physical, and ...
-
ArticleBank of America raises minimum hourly wage for US employees
Bank of America has raised its minimum hourly wage for its US employees to $24 (£18.34) per hour as part of its commitment to increase the rate to $25 (£19.10) by 2025. As a result of the increase, which applies to all full-time and part-time hourly US ...
-
ArticleWelsh public sector staff receive pay rise between 5% and 6%
NHS staff, teachers and public sector workers in Wales will receive pay rises of between 5% and 6% in 2024-2025. The pay awards will impact hundreds of thousands of public sector workers across Wales. The Welsh government accepted the pay recommendations from independent pay review bodies in ...
-
ArticleA quarter of UK employers think DC pension will provide comfortable retirement
Only a quarter of UK employers think their defined contribution (DC) pension provision will leave their workers with a comfortable retirement, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The insurance and financial services firm’s annual Defined contribution pensions and savings report, which surveyed 112 FTSE 350 ...
-
ArticleIndian nurse wins interim payout of unpaid wages
An Indian nurse who was sacked by a British care organisation has been awarded a £17,000 payout in unpaid wages. Kirankumar Rathod worked for Clinica Private Healthcare and was dismissed after he raised concerns that he was not being offered enough work. Rathod and a number of ...
-
ArticleTips to help employees build their financial resilience
Between the 9th and 15th of September is UK Savings Week. In the current environment, it has become difficult for a lot of people to save as much as they would like, in fact, a survey [1] of working adults by WEALTH at work found that the biggest financial concerns ...
-
OpinionNick Le Riche: Flexible working changes and a four-day week
The Labour government’s planned changes to give employees the right to request a four-day working week under plans to increase flexible working have hit the headlines. According to reports, the government is proposing to make it easier for employees to request compressed hours, whereby employees work their ...
-
Supplier articleAnswering all your questions about salary sacrifice schemes
What is salary sacrifice, and how can it help save money for both employers and employees? Terms like salary sacrifice, salary deduction, NET, and Gross can often confuse HR professionals and employees. There are important distinctions between the two, and the type of scheme available may vary ...