All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 109
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ArticleCisco, Deloitte and Hilton named as best workplaces for parents in 2023
Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comCommunications firm Cisco, professional services network Deloitte and hotel chain Hilton have been named as some of the best workplaces for parents in 2023.Through Great Place To Work’s Trust Index survey, employees shared confidential feedback about their organisation’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point ...
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ArticleAutomobili Lamborghini signs agreement to improve employee flexibility
Credit: Claudio Caridi / Shutterstock.comAutomobili Lamborghini has signed an agreement to balance its Italian employees’ leisure and work time through greater flexibility and reshaping working hours.Decided with the Unitary Trade Union Representation, FIOM CGIL and FIM CISL, the draft agreement for the years 2023-2026 sets out new work models that ...
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ArticleInfinigate Group hires Caroline Hutchins as chief people officer
Cybersecurity, secure networks and secure cloud distributor Infinigate Group has appointed Caroline Hutchins chief people officer, effective this month.In her new role, Hutchins will galvanise the organisation’s human resources towards its goals to continue its trend of double-digit growth for more than 15 years, and help to support and inform ...
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Article46% believe an ethical employer is more important than a higher salary
Nearly half (46%) of employees said that working for an ethical employer is more important to them than a higher salary, according to new research by PR agency Unhooked Communications.It surveyed 2,015 UK adults on what they look for in an employer and what motivates them in their work for ...
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ArticleChristie’s reports 26.1% mean hourly gender pay gap
Credit: cktravels.com / Shutterstock.comAuction House Christie’s has reported a 26.1% mean hourly pay gap for 2023, a decrease from 37.2% in 2022.The organisation’s median hourly pay gap for this year stands at 22.3%, which is a drop from 26.3% the previous year.Its lower pay quartile consists of 70% of women ...
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Article79% of employee demands towards HR directors are for higher pay
More than three-quarters (79%) of employee demands towards HR directors and C-suite professionals are for higher pay, according to new research from Barnett Waddingham.The professional services consultancy surveyed 302 HR directors and C-suite professionals for its latest report. It found that when asked how concerned they were about business pressures, ...
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ArticleScottish Water employees accept 8% pay rise
Credit: Peter Titmuss / Shutterstock.comA total of 500 Scottish Water employees have accepted an 8% basic pay increase following ongoing strike action.The pay deal, which was negotiated by three trade unions, was backed by 98% Unite members in a consultative ballot, with the increase due to be applied to all ...
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OpinionRichard Knight and Amy Davies: Responses to Mansion House reforms in Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt included well-trailed measures that show the government has listened to the industry’s responses to the Mansion House reforms. There are a number of details that must be worked through, in particular for the reduction in small defined contribution (DC) pots.Following its call for ...
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ArticleIkea awards pay increases and year-end bonuses to UK staff
Retailer Ikea has awarded its UK employees with pay increases that reflect the cost of living, as well as year-end bonuses based on the last year’s performance in a more than £35 million investment.Hourly-paid staff will receive a 10% pay increase in 2024, while salaried workers will see a rise ...
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ArticleLearnd launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Learnd has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for 200 eligible employees.The scheme, which is provided by fleet management firm Gofor, was rolled out to employees via a webinar. Learnd staff can view a wide choice of EV options to cater for a range of budgets, including the ...
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Article53% of British employees would switch jobs for better benefits
More than half (53%) of British employees would switch jobs and take the same role elsewhere for better benefits, according to research by emplyee benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits.Its Mind the gap survey, in collaboration with YouGov, which surveyed 1,000 employees, highlighted a link between employee benefits and staff retention, ...
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Case StudiesKura highlights wellbeing resources during festive and winter months
Customer experiemce firm Kura takes additional steps to support employees' mental wellbeing during the festive season and winter months.The organisation has four operational sites across the UK and South Africa and more than 1,800 employees. In terms of mental wellbeing support during the festive period and winter, it holds engagement ...
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Case StudiesMetro Bank offers additional wellbeing support at certain times of year
While banking organisation Metro Bank supports employee wellbeing all year round, it recognises that certain times of the year are harder for some.The bank, which employs almost 4,500 members of staff, takes an equitable approach to ensure it has an inclusive culture. It does this by educating line managers on ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing during the festive season?
Employers should be aware that the festive season does not mean the same thing to every employee.Creating a supportive, flexible work environment can help employees with increased stress and emotional challenges at this time of year.Providing employees experiencing loss and loneliness with opportunities to give back to the community can ...
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Article80% of staff believe sick pay above statutory rate is important
Two-fifths (80%) employees said the most important benefit to them is sick pay above the statutory rate, according to nresearch by Edays.The absence and leave management software provider asked UK employees which benefits matter most to them when considering a job offer. It found that 65% of respondents favour a ...
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ArticleDepartment for Transport reports 10.7% mean gender pay gap
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comThe Department for Transport (DFT Group) has reported a 10.7% 2023 mean gender pay gap, unchanged since 2022.This is higher than its 2021 mean gender pay gap of 7.8%, but lower than its figures for 2019 and 2020, at 13.8% and 15.2% respectively.Meanwhile, its 2023 median ...
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ArticleHigh Court refuses Warrington Borough Council injunction to stop pay strike action
A High Court judge has dismissed Warrington Borough Council’s application for an injunction to prevent trade union Unite calling on its members at one of the council’s waste depots to strike over pay.The members employed by the council have been on strike since 3 October following the national pay offer ...
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ArticleWPP promotes Lindsay Pattison to global chief people officer
Credit: WPPCommunications firm WPP has promoted Lindsay Pattison to global chief people officer, with responsibility for its people strategy and operations.Pattison will succeed Jennifer Remling, who is leaving to become chief people officer at Warner Bros Discovery. The two will work closely together on the transition until the end of ...
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ArticleRMT rail workers accept pay deal
Rail workers represented by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) have voted to accept a pay deal, ending long-running strike action.Union members agreed to an offer from 14 train firms, which includes a backdated pay rise of 5% for 2022-23 and job security guarantees. They will ...
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ArticleBrewers Decorator Centres introduces neurodiversity policy
Decorators merchant Brewers Decorator Centres has launched a neurodiversity policy to support its workforce.Through the policy, the organisation, which has 1,500 employees, has committed to welcome and support any neurodiverse staff, customers, suppliers and others encountered through work, ensuring a diversity of cognitive approaches within an inclusive workplace and that ...