All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 236
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ArticleRedcar and Cleveland Council starts blended working
Redcar and Cleveland Council has adopted a blended working approach for staff following the relaxation of remaining Covid-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions in England.The working model will be introduced as a result of 55% of the council’s more than 2,000 staff continuing to work from home for at least some of the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 23 July - 29 July 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 July – 29 July 2021 were: Is cash still king when it comes to motivating modern workforces?UK employees least motivated to work from homeSerco looks to recognition awards to motivate employees75% of employees want hybrid working model38% feel wellbeing support improves ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 45% want recognition for their wellbeing
Almost half of UK employees at small and medium sized enterprises (SME) said that recognition for work well done is among their top requirements for wellbeing in the workplace.Financial services provider Legal and General looked at what workplace wellbeing really means to 1,055 SME employees in its Wellbeing at Work ...
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ArticleGames Workshop gives staff £5,000 bonus each
Warhammer retailer Games Workshop has announced it will award its shop workers, model makers, designers and support staff a £5,000 bonus each.The Nottingham, UK-based business, which sells fantasy gaming equipment and Lord of the Rings figurines, said its 2,600 workers would split a £10.6 million special bonus on top of ...
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ArticlePublicis Groupe UK launches family policies
Communications organisation Publicis Groupe UK has implemented family-centered workplace policies for its employees spanning maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, as well as adoption, surrogacy, fertility and pregnancy loss.The introduction of these will be supported by a training and education program aimed at employees and managers. They are the latest ...
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ArticleArken Legal implements four-day working week
Digital estate planning solutions business Arken Legal has introduced a four-day working week for full-time employees following a trial that lasted nine months.Since October 2020, all full-time employees, with the exception of two members of staff who take a different day to ensure cover, have had Fridays off. The trial ...
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ArticleACCA reveals 6.51% gender pay gap
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced a median gender pay gap of 6.51%.The business recently published its 2020 UK gender pay gap report for the fourth consecutive year since 2018, which showed its median gender pay gap fall by 4.6% in 2019 to 6.51% in 2020. It ...
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ArticleXPO Logistics Drinks staff balloted for pay strike
XPO Logistics Drinks drivers and warehouse staff are being balloted over potential industrial action following a 1.4% pay rise offer.Staff have been asked by workers union Unite to vote regarding strike action against the business, which has its 1,000 employees and runs 26 sites across the UK that supply major ...
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OpinionLaura Jackson: How can employees ease back into the workplace?
As Freedom Day' (19 July) has now passed, many employers are beginning to consider long-term plans for their workforce. The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has introduced remarkable shifts in peoples’ lives, including their working styles. It feels like every week the news reports another large corporate announcing plans to introduce hybrid ...
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Article38% feel wellbeing support improves productivity
Over a third (38%) of people who have been working from home throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic feel wellbeing support has increased their productivity.A study by health insurance and wellbeing solutions provider Westfield Health asked 1,500 people across the UK about their future work plans and wellbeing needs in order ...
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ArticleTarget Components to become employee owned
UK distributor for computer retailers Target Components has planned to become an employee-owned business to protect its staff from potential acquisition approaches.The West Yorkshire-based firm will adopt an employee ownership trust (EOT) model, in which 70 members of staff are the majority owners of the business. Target’s existing shareholders, managing ...
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ArticleCrawford & Company introduces smart working
Claims management and outsourcing solutions provider Crawford & Company has implemented a smart working programme across its UK operations.Crawford Smarter Working is an initiative which introduces a new way of agile working at the firm, as employees in the UK will now be able to choose the location from which ...
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Is money still the most popular form of employee motivation?
Employees are attracted, retained and engaged by a whole range of financial and non-financial rewards, which change with their personal circumstances. Depending on what life stage they’re at, the financial elements of a reward package may not be the only thing of importance. For instance, people at the beginning of ...
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AnalysisIs cash still king when it comes to motivating modern workforces?
Need to know:Assuming that an employee is fairly paid and has adequate income to fund their lifestyle, a pay rise or bonus is unlikely to make a significant impact on their performance.A good long-term strategy for boosting employee productivity as opposed to cash incentives is clear communication and strong management.Employees ...
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Case StudiesSerco looks to recognition awards to motivate employees
Essential public services delivery business Serco has a workforce of around 35,000 employees at 542 locations around the world, with staff working in “challenging” environments within defence, transport, justice, immigration, health and other citizen services across national, state and local government.Serco’s benefits manager Karen Bateman explains that the business is ...
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ArticleMidlands Academies Trust signs Mindful Employer Charter
The Midland Academies Trust, which supports schools in Nuneaton and Earl Shilton in England, has signed the Mindful Employer Charter as part of its commitment to support its employees’ mental wellbeing.Established in 2004 by the Devon Partnership NHS Trust, the Mindful Employer Charter is a UK-wide initiative that provides organisations ...
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ArticleAegon UK becomes living wage employer
Financial services provider Aegon UK has become a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer.This commitment means Aegon staff will receive a minimum hourly wage of at least £9.50 in the UK or £10.85 in London, with both rates higher than the £8.91 per hour UK government minimum wage for people over ...
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ArticleFirst Sentier Investors hires chief people officer
Specialist investment capabilities provider First Sentier Investors has recruited Melanie Halsey as its new chief people and culture officer.Halsey, who will be based in London, will report to chief executive officer Mark Steinberg and is expected to join on 6 September 2021.According to First Sentier, she will be primarily responsible ...
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ArticleHymans Robertson introduces hybrid working
Hymans Robertson has offered all its employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid way following the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The pensions and financial services consultancy’s new approach will allow all 1,000 staff to choose from a mixture of remote and office working. It was developed after extensive consultation with employees ...