All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 25
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ArticleMedian pay increase remains at 5% in three months to April 2024
The median pay increase across the UK economy has remained at 5% in the three months to April 2024, according to the latest analysis by Incomes Data Research (IDR).The research organisation analysed a sample of 159 pay awards effective between 1 February and 30 April 2024, covering more than 1.3 ...
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ArticleHachette UK and Ovo among The Times Top Employers for Gender Equality
Banking organisation Standard Chartered, energy supplier Ovo and publishing business Hachette UK have been named as some of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024.Business in the Community has created the list for 14 years as part of its work to highlight employers taking action and making gender ...
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ArticleL-Acoustics appoints new chief people officer
L-Acoustics, a manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers, marketing materials and signal processing devices, has appointed Anne Hamlett chief people officer as part of its focus on its people-centric education and innovation culture.Hamlett will provide a people-focused contribution to key strategic topics at the C-level and directly lead three L-Acoustics divisions: people, ...
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ArticleSpecialists, associate specialists and specialty doctors accept pay offer
Specialists, associate specialists and specialty (SAS) doctors have accepted an improved pay offer from the government, following months of negotiations.The doctors, who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA), will see a basic rise of between 6.1 and 9.22% of their current pay, which is equivalent to a 10.4% ...
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Article36% of UK HR professionals feel equipped to balance people function’s needs
Just one-third (36%) of UK HR practitioners feel equipped to balance the needs of their organisation’s people function, according to research by employee experience platform Culture Amp.Its survey of 9,900 HR professionals worldwide, including 304 in the UK, in conjunction with behaviour change platform Thrive Global, also found that 47% ...
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OpinionAndrew Rhodes: How to establish policies on belief and expression to avoid claims
With general election campaigning getting underway in the UK and US, as well as the continued culture wars all feeding into increased political polarisation, there is a considerable risk of disagreements spilling into the workplace.In response to this risk, employers should establish or review their internal policies on political beliefs ...
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ArticleMorrisons warehouse workers accept new pensions, pay and conditions
Hundreds of Morrisons' warehouse and logistics employees based in Cheshire and Yorkshire have accepted new terms related to their pensions, pay and working conditions, from 1 July.The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, will see a 9% increase on all rates of pay including weekend incentive premiums and ...
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ArticleDanish men’s football team signs pay deal that supports female players
The Danish men’s national football team has signed a four-year pay agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that also supports the women’s team.The agreement, which was arranged with Danish player union Spillerforeningen, will come into effect after this year’s UEFA Euro championships. It will see male and female players ...
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ArticleBuilding and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council agrees to one-year pay deal
The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC), managed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has agreed to a one-year pay deal over the next year for builders.The deal, which was also agreed with trade union Unite, includes a 4% wage rate increase, one extra day of holiday, ...
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ArticleTribunal finds Scottish teacher with menopause symptoms was unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found that Scottish teacher whose menopause symptoms worsened during a dispute about moving to a different school was unfairly dismissed.Allison Shearer had worked at the Clydesdale Secondary Support Base between 2015 and 2022, teaching English, maths and health and wellbeing. She was taking prescribed medication for ...
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ArticleWates Group enhances paternity leave and carers leave policies
Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has enhanced its paternity and partner leave and carers leave policies, effective immediately.Following employee feedback, the group has increased its fully-paid paternity leave provision from eight weeks to 12 in order to reinforce its commitment to supporting its staff and their families.Employees ...
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ArticleExclusive: Co-op wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2024
Co-op was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024, which took place on Friday 14 June at The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London last week.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all ...
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ArticleGoodyear Tire and Rubber Company names new chief human resources officer
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has named Nicole Gray as its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective 1 July.She will be replacing Gary VanderLind, who is retiring from the role.Gray joined Goodyear in 2016, moving from leading global labor and the employment team to senior human ...
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ArticleDesignMyNight searches for dog menu tester
Something for the weekend: Discovery and booking platform DesignMyNight has begun its search for a dog menu tester at several London venues.The chosen pooch and two human companions will receive a selection of incredible dog-friendly experiences across London, worth a total of £2,000. This includes two luxury stays at The ...
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ArticleJust 27% know their employer offers an employee assistance programme
While 79% of employers provide an employee assistance programme (EAP), only 27% of employees realise one exists in their workplace, according to research by rehabilitation and case management provider HCML. Its corporate health and wellbeing report found that nearly 85% of respondents said utilisation of their EAP ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer introduces caring guide for employees
Credit: patat / Shutterstock.comRetailer Marks and Spencer has introduced a guide for its store and support centre employees to help support those with caring responsibilities.Implemented to mark National Carers Week (10-16 June), the guide details all the related support that the retailer offers, such as health, wellness and financial support, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 7 - 13 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 7 - 13 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Aston Martin increases pay and awards cost-of-living paymentPost Office adds new voluntary benefits to reward platformAgeas introduces paid leave for working carersTribunal finds account manager was subject to pregnancy and maternity discriminationCollege supervisors at University ...
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ArticleWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024?
The winners of the 22nd annual Employee Benefits Awards will be unveiled today (Friday 14 June).The Employee Benefits Awards 2024 is a must-attend event for those in the reward, benefits and HR industry. Comedian Ellie Taylor will host the ceremony, which acknowledges and celebrates innovative HR, reward and benefits strategies, ...
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ArticleTyler Grange receives living wage employer accreditation
Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.More than 80 staff employed by the London-based consultancy, which operates a four-day working week, will now be paid a minimum of £13.15 per hour, which is the rate for the capital. This will see employees ...
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ArticleUnum UK enhances eldercare support for employees
Employee benefits provider Unum UK has rolled out specialist eldercare assistance to enhance its support for carers.Its more than 900 employees will now be able to access comprehensive eldercare support provided by eldercare support organisation Seniorcare. Via a platform, staff will also be access information and advice on caring for ...