All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 138
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ArticleSerco staff in Norfolk accept 20% pay rise
Workers at citizens services, defence, transport, justice, and health firm, Serco based in North Norfolk and Breckland, have accepted a 20% pay rise, ending the threat of more strikes that have been ongoing for the past few months.The staff, who are refuse, street cleaning, grounds maintenance and cleansing workers, approved ...
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ArticleCommercetools names first ever chief people officer
Composable commerce provider Commercetools has appointed Roxana Dobrescu as its first ever chief people officer.Reporting to co-founder and chief executive officer, Dirk Hoerig, Dobrescu will lead global personnel efforts and reinvigorate the firm’s people-first strategy. This will be through fostering a best-in-class scalable employee experience, developing meaningful talent acquisition strategies ...
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Case StudiesRoq uses benefits and employee promise to build reputation as employer of choice
In order to position itself as an employer of choice, UK-based engineering consultancy Roq offers its workforce a range of benefits to attract and retain top talent.It provides its 120 employees with wellbeing and financial benefits including help towards healthcare costs through a health cash plan, enhanced sick pay, enhanced ...
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AnalysisWhat does it mean to be an employer of choice in today’s labour market?
The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have changed which benefits employees value the most and what employers offer.Organisations that balance their own needs with those of their employees are likely to succeed in attracting and retaining talent as an employer of choice.With the right approach, employers can build a supportive ...
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ArticleDurdans Stables to pay £4,000 in maternity discrimination case
Durdans Stables has been ordered to pay a former female groom more than £4,000 after an employment tribunal found that she had been discriminated against.Charlotte Holloway began working at the Epsom, Surrey-based stables in October 2018. Her employer had asked her to change her working days and hours while she ...
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ArticleMedical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. ...
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ArticleAon introduces paid carers' leave
Global professional services firm Aon has implemented a new carers’ leave policy in order to support its UK employees with caring responsibilities.Launched during Carers Week (5-11 June), the policy offers Aon employees five days of paid leave each calendar year, which can be taken as full or half days, and ...
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ArticleExclusive: Roadchef and Welcome Break shortlisted for Best motivation or recognition scheme
Motorway services operators Roadchef and Welcome Break have been shortlisted in the category Best motivation or recognition scheme at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to recognise a successful motivation strategy that uses either incentives or motivational rewards to help drive employee performance, engagement or retention.The full category ...
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher: Deliveroo rider worker status appealed at Supreme Court
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which represents a number of riders working for the app-based delivery service Deliveroo, has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking support for its claim that it should be entitled to be recognised by Deliveroo for the purposes of collective bargaining rights for ...
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ArticleZen Communications adopts menopause policy
PR and communications agency Zen Communications has implemented a dedicated menopause policy as part of its commitment to holistic employee wellbeing.The agency introduced the dedicated policy in order to provide an inclusive, supportive and nurturing place of work for employees affected by peri-, during, and post-menopause. Its aim is to ...
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ArticleGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes
The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes, including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage.The government is interested in hearing from stakeholders about whether the schemes are attractive to lower income earners in order ...
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ArticlePortico enhances benefits package
Guest services firm Portico has introduced the first phase of an enhanced employee benefits package for its 1,000 employees.The first phase of the package, which has been designed to reward success and place wellbeing and satisfaction at the heart of the organisation, will give employees access to enhanced health and ...
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ArticleInk Innovation appoints new chief people officer
Ink Innovation, a technology provider for the travel industry, has appointed Judith Whittaker chief people officer.In this role, Whittaker will be responsible for leading the human resources team, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops and retains the best talent in the industry, and will work closely with the leadership team ...
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ArticleWeir Group receives mental health support recognition
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal mining technology business Weir Group has been recognised for its workplace mental health support commitment in Churches, Charities and Local Authorities’ (CCLA) Corporate Mental Health benchmark – UK 100.The benchmark assesses 100 of the largest listed UK businesses on their global approach to workplace mental health ...
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ArticleKearney implements new Europe family support package
Global management consultancy firm Kearney has announced an expanded family support package for its European workforce.The firm, which employs 4,200 workers across 40 countries, will provide six months of full-time leave for all new parents, regardless of their gender or how they become parents. It will also offer a six-month ...
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ArticleExclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Supermarkets Aldi Stores and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Vivup, this award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Aldi ...
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ArticleNeora implements Bare Minimum Mondays
Something for the weekend: Global skincare, wellness, hair care and weight management firm Neora has implemented a ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ policy for some members of its workforce. One way to avoid the Sunday scaries for sure!Caitlin Winter, marketing manager for Neora Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, set up the initiative ...
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ArticleExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023
Data analytics and consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, cryptocurrency firm Kraken, and advisory and accounting organisation HLB International have been named as some of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.Published for the first time in partnership with benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute, the list is based on ...
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ArticleNatwest Group completes acquisition of Cushon
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Natwest Group has completed its acquisition of a majority shareholding in workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon.The group agreed to acquire 85% of Cushon for £144 million back in February, with 15% retained by management. It was approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...
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ArticleExclusive: Emcor UK and Brambles shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Facilities management firm Emcor UK and pooling solutions business Brambles have been shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award, which is sponsored by Zest, was created to recognise how an employer has best utilised and adapted technology to suit its benefits package, its ...