All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 193
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ArticleBright Horizons UK invests in staff pay and benefits
Back-up care and nursery provider Bright Horizons UK has announced that it will invest more than £10 million in its early years practitioners’ salaries and benefits next month in order to recognise differences in the cost of living across the UK.The organisation, which employs more than 7,500 members of staff, ...
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Article82% of young staff want to save for pensions before turning 22
New research has revealed that 82% of young employees aged between 18 and 22 believe that individuals in employment should start saving for their pensions and retirement before the current default age of 22.The Pensions Management Institute’s (PMI) findings also highlighted that more than six in 10 (61%) think that ...
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ArticleOrganon gives staff day off on International Women’s Day
Global women’s health business Organon has announced that it will give all of its almost 9,500 employees the day off on International Women’s Day (IWD) (Tuesday 8 March) to recognise the growing health disparities that women face.According to the employer, this additional annual leave day is part of its acknowledgement ...
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ArticleInsightsoftware hires chief HR officer
Insightsoftware, a global provider of financial reporting and performance management solutions, has appointed Laura Hanson chief human resources officer (CHRO).In this role, Hanson will lead the organisation's global HR strategy to improve operational effectiveness and align with its business priorities as it continues to grow.Having led high-performing human resources teams ...
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ArticleSafetyCulture introduces global paid miscarriage leave
Workplace safety organisation SafetyCulture has introduced a minimum of 10 days’ paid leave to its global leave entitlement for employees who experience a miscarriage, effective from 4 March.The aim of the policy, which has been launched as part of the business’ International Women’s Week activities, is to further its efforts ...
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ArticlePet sitter jobs highly sought after in the UK
Something for the weekend: After a turbulent two years resulting from the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, some employees are re-evaluating what they want out of life and are retraining for different roles or completely switching industries. Since the explosion of the great resignation, many are scouring jobs boards for their dream ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 25 February – 3 March 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 February and 3 March 2022 were: TFL staff strike over pensions and conditionsNorthern Healthcare staff receive 11% pay riseEXCLUSIVE: 59% of employers want to support staff mental wellbeingAverage woman works for free for two months of the yearVirgin Management and Virgin ...
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ArticleIAG New Zealand introduces new parental leave package
Insurance firm IAG New Zealand (NZ) has launched a new parental leave package to support new parents.The package, which is gender-neutral, includes 14 weeks of paid leave at full pay for the primary caregiver, on top of the current New Zealand government paid leave allowance of 26 weeks. Meanwhile, secondary ...
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ArticleSt Leonard’s Hospice awards staff £500 bonus
St Leonard’s Hospice in York has given a £500 bonus to all of its employees to thank them for going “above and beyond” during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.According to the Tadcaster Road hospice, which provides specialist palliative care and support for life limiting illnesses, the £500 bonus was awarded to ...
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ArticleFCA increases salaries and performance-related pay
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to increase salaries and performance-related pay for its employees.Under the terms of its new employment offer, which is designed to reward consistent performance, aid career development and close pay gaps, around 800 of its lowest paid employees will receive a salary rise of £4,310 ...
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Article46% of UK employers prioritise positive DC pension scheme outcomes
Nearly half (46%) of UK employers with defined contribution (DC) pension schemes say that delivering positive outcomes for members in this scheme is now their top priority, according to research by global professional services firm Aon.Its Better outcomes by design 2022 DC pension scheme and financial wellbeing survey, which surveyed ...
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ArticleEquiti Group appoints new global head of HR
Financial technology firm Equiti Group has announced the appointment of Marta Ilbak to the role of global head of human resources (HR) as of this week.Ilbak succeeds Nigel Holmes, who has held the role since Equiti Group’s formation back in 2017.She joins from British online food delivery business Deliveroo, where ...
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ArticleVatican introduces three days of paid paternity leave
Pope Francis has granted three days of paid paternity leave to the hundreds of lay staff who work in the Holy See bureaucracy and at the Vatican Museums as of this month (March).The three leave days, which the Pope initially approved back in December 2021, are fully paid. These can ...
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ArticleTarget raises starting salary range to $24
US department store chain Target Corporation has increased its starting wage range to $24 (£18) per hour from $15 (£11) for its more than 400,000 employees.This will apply to hourly team members working in Target stores, supply chain facilities and headquarters locations. The exact starting wage within the range that ...
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ArticleBeelivery introduces new benefits and payroll programme
On-demand grocery delivery service Beelivery has introduced a new employee benefits and payroll service to meet the demands of its growing organisation.The organisation, which has expanded its full and part-time workforce from 20 to 108 members of staff due to phenomenal growth, has introduced a new pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) compliant payroll ...
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OpinionMartin Williams: Will a return-to-work policy pose risks for employers as Covid rules end?
How are we to frame the lifting of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions in the workplace? The virus is still with us and people are being admitted to hospital in a way they would not if this were the common cold.All good employers will need to be mindful of the risks involved ...
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ArticleFitzgerald Contractors transfers ownership to staff
Credit: Fitzgerald Contractors LtdCivil engineering business Fitzgerald Contractors has transferred ownership to an employee-ownership trust (EOT).The organisation, which made a profit of more than £17.1 million in the year to March 2021, was a subsidiary of Thomas Vale Construction until it was acquired by managing director Nick Coley in 2013. ...
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ArticleNorthern Healthcare staff receive 11% pay rise
Enhanced supported living provider Northern Healthcare has given its more than 250 workers employees a pay rise that surpasses the real living wage as of 1 March (today).The increase will see full-time mental health support workers earn an additional £2,000 each year, which is an 11% increase on average, while ...
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ArticleTFL staff strike over pensions and conditions
Some 10,000 Tube workers are taking part in two 24-hour strikes this week over pensions and working conditions.The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) trade union said all its members working on the London Underground had been instructed to refuse to sign on for duty today (Tuesday 1 March) and on ...
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Poll: Do you offer fertility support to your employees?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Many organisations have introduced fertility support for their employees, which often includes discounted treatment alongside a range of related benefits. In light of this, do you offer fertility support to your employees?[gravityform id="9" title="true" description="true"]