All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 892
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ArticleThe benefits of lego building, beer smelling and train pushing
Something for the weekend… From becoming a master lego builder to taking on the role of beer smeller, there are numerous unusual vacancies emerging onto the 2016 job market.Jobs such as the aforementioned could also mean a hefty pay rise for some employees, with roles such as a placenta chef ...
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Article85% would opt for a pay rise or bonus over workplace perks
More than two-fifths (85%) of respondents would rather receive a pay rise or bonus instead of workplace perks, according to research by job vacancy website CV Library.Its survey of 2,439 employees also found that 24% of respondents receive workplace perks from their employer, of which 24% would rather have the ...
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Article27% feel appreciated through workplace reward and recognition
Just over a quarter (27%) of respondents feel most appreciated as a result of reward and recognition in the workplace, according to research by office design firm Peldon Rose.Its survey, based on responses from 871 London office workers, also found that over half (56%) of respondents feel they are only ...
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ArticleNational Express gains living wage accreditation
National Express has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The Birmingham-based organisation has committed to pay all UK employees the living wage rate of £8.25 an hour, ensuring the same wage rate for all agency and contracted staff.The move will benefit around 350 employees.The living ...
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Analysis
How to ensure default investment strategies result in good member outcomes
With the majority of defined contribution (DC) pension scheme members using their scheme’s default investment solution, ensuring this is fit for purpose is vital for employers. There are several key issues that they must address to ensure their scheme’s default investment strategy results in good member outcomes. How have April ...
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ArticleLeeds and Sheffield experience biggest UK pay growth
Leeds, Sheffield and Bristol experienced the largest salary growth among UK cities in 2015 compared to 2014, according to research by job vacancy website CV Library.Its study, which is based on salary data for job advertisements on its website, found that the average annual salary rose by 5% in Leeds ...
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ArticleWolseley UK introduces car salary sacrifice scheme
Heating, plumbing and building materials organisation Wolseley UK has introduced a car salary sacrifice scheme for all of its 6,500 employees.The scheme, provided by Zenith, was launched in November 2015 and the first car was delivered in early December.To date, 29 orders have been placed by Wolseley UK employees, three ...
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ArticleUS court rules on back pay case for unpaid breaks
A US Court has ruled that publishing firm American Future Systems, which operates as Progressive Business Publications, is liable to pay staff back wages for unpaid rest breaks.The employees, who worked in telemarketing roles, claim that their pay was docked for virtually all time not spent making sales calls, which ...
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AnalysisFive predictions for employee benefits in 2016
Need to know:April 2015’s pension freedoms have formed a gap in the market for bespoke pensions.Increasing pressure to publish pay data may lead to more employers doing so voluntarily.Technology and staff-driven benefits are likely to increase in popularity.Through 2016 and beyond, employee benefits will evolve as staff wants and needs ...
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AnalysisHow to address local healthcare needs across a global workforce
Need to know:Local differences including state healthcare provision, insurance regulations and culture will affect how a global health and wellbeing strategy is applied in different countries.As well as improving employee health, global wellbeing challenges can encourage greater teamwork and underline the organisation’s commitment to its workforce.Language differences and regional events ...
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ArticleJohn Attley: How should employers support staff through the 'January blues'?
January can be a challenging month for some. Too much food, too much wine, too much expense, or a festive period without nearest and dearest, can all take their toll on colleagues’ physical and mental health.Hygiene from an organisational perspective can help to give everyone renewed direction and focus; taking ...
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ArticleShaun Davis: How should employers support staff through the 'January blues'?
With ‘new year, new start’ ringing in our ears and the list of resolutions growing by the day – ‘I’m going to join the gym’, ‘I’m going to get fit for summer’, ‘I’m having a dry January’ or any number of the other things we commit to do – it ...
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Case StudiesZurich takes a country-specific approach to staff health and wellbeing
Global insurer Zurich employs around 55,000 people in more than 170 countries. Although it has a global strategy to create an environment where employees feel their health and wellbeing is supported by the organisation, the delivery of this is very much determined by the specifics of each country.Georgina Farrell, head ...
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OpinionSusie Logan: Are you focusing on the right things?
2015 was a year of great change. There is no doubt about it, the new pension freedoms have given people unprecedented flexibility when it comes to deciding what to do with their retirement savings.As we look forward to 2016, we need to make sure we offer our employees the right ...
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AnalysisInfographic: What global wellness programmes do employers commonly provide?
An infographic on commonly provided global wellness programmes. (Source: Aon Hewitt 2016 Global medical trend rates, November 2015).Read more about how to address local healthcare needs across a global workforce.
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ArticleLisa Day moves to Deckers Brands
Lisa Day has moved to fashion retailer Deckers Brands as total rewards manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Day was previously global reward manager at market research firm TNS, reward and human resource information systems (HRIS) analyst at the De Beers Group of Companies, and pay and HR analytics officer ...
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ArticleShepherd joins BGL Group
Chris Shepherd has joined financial services firm BGL Group as group HR and communications director.His previous roles include chief human resources officer at Kantar, group HR director at Edwards, and various HR roles at Mars.
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ArticleBarclays appoints Roberts
Barclays has appointed Tristram Roberts group HR director with immediate effect. Prior to the appointment, he served as interim group HR director at Barclays, and HR director at Barclays Investment Bank.Before joining Barclays, Roberts was group head of performance and reward, head of HR for global functions, operations and technology ...
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ArticleTravelex promotes Riley
Travelex has promoted Rebecca Riley to interim head of reward.She was previously reward manager at the foreign exchange firm.Riley started her career at Whitbread as reward analyst and also has experience in compensation and global mobility roles at Hilton Worldwide.
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ArticleKuoni Group appoints Martyris
Travel services business Kuoni Group has employed Bernard Martyris as group chief human resources officer.In this role, Martyris is responsible for the organisation’s overall HR strategy, leadership development, and talent and performance management.Martyris has over 35 years of experience in human resources. He previously led the corporate HR function of ...