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ArticleBurberry reports 26.7% mean gender pay gap for 2023
Credit: Sorbis / Shutterstock.comFashion brand Burberry has reported a 26.7% mean gender pay gap for 2023, down from 29% in 2022.The employer’s median gender pay gap was 13.8%, down from 14.2% in 2022. Meanwhile, its mean gender bonus gap for last year was 62.8%, up from 55.8% the prior year, ...
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ArticleEpson UK completes £60 million pension buy-in
Electronics business Epson UK has completed a £60 million pension buy-in for its Epson UK Pension Scheme.The deal, which was carried out with financial services firm Just Group and scheme trustee Dalriada, secures the benefits of 113 pensioners and 289 deferred members. The scheme is sponsored by Epson UK and ...
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ArticleCrawford and Company launches carers’ policy and support framework
Claims management provider Crawford and Company has launched a carers’ policy and support framework for its UK employees.In order to manage their caring and work responsibilities, Crawford employees will be eligible for a week of paid carers’ leave annually. They will be able to take it an hour at a ...
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ArticleConsultants in England accept government’s pay and reforms offer
Consultants in England have accepted the government’s latest offer on pay and reforms to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB), ending a long-running dispute that has involved industrial action.A total of 83% of consultants, who are part of the British Medical Association (BMA), voted in favour, with ...
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Article57% say enhanced parental and adoption leave and pay is most valued by workforces
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of organisations revealed that enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay is the most valued family-friendly benefit by their workforces, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.One-third (33%) of respondents said that their workforces most value flexible working as a family-friendly ...
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Poll: Does your organisation offer volunteering or charity days?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that restaurant chain Wagamama pledged to contribute 50,000 employee volunteer hours to help those in need.The employer's pledge is in aid of Shout, a free 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone experiencing ...
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ArticleThree and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion
Health and cosmetics chain Superdrug and mobile network Three have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award, which was new for last year, is sponsored by Zest. It was created to recognise the measures an employer has ...
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ArticleRoadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employees
Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.comRoadside service area operator Roadchef has rolled out payroll and financial support for its 3,500 UK employees as part of its commitment to the financial wellbeing of its workforce.Through a partnership with cloud-based payroll software service PayCaptain, Roadchef employees can access savings pots, digital payroll giving, ...
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ArticleEquality and Human Rights Commission updates pregnancy and maternity toolkit
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its toolkit to provide employers with advice on how to prevent pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace.The updated guidance now reflects changes to the law that have come into effect as of this month.The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) ...
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ArticlePIB Employee Benefits acquires YouatWork
Employee benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits has acquired benefit platform provider YouatWork.YouatWork offers retail discounts, benefits from providers and recognition methods.According to PIB Employee Benefits, the acquisition will enable it to expand its product portfolio within the employee benefits space.It is also is part of its growth strategy and ongoing ...
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ArticleBrunswick Group hires new group head of talent and HR
Critical issues advisory firm Brunswick Group has appointed Fabiola Williams as its new partner and group head of talent and HR, effective 10 May.In her new role, Williams will work closely with Meaghan Ramsey, chief people officer, and the firm’s global people team to advance the firm’s people-related priorities. She ...
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ArticlePrinces introduces enhanced carers' leave for UK employees
International food and drink group Princes has introduced two weeks of carers' leave for its UK employees each year in order to go further than the new Carers’ Leave Act coming into effect on 6 April.One week will be paid and the other will be unpaid. Employees will be required ...
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ArticleSavills UK reports 20.11% mean gender hourly pay gap
Estate agents Savills UK has reported a 20.11% mean gender hourly pay gap for 2023, down from 23.94% in 2022.The organisation’s median gender hourly pay gap fell from 21.76% in 2022 to 17.59% in 2023, while the number of women in its upper pay quartile increased to 29%, up from ...
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ArticleUS bartender receives nearly $1,000 tip for taking a selfie for a customer
Something for the weekend: As the long-running debate on whether to tip if a customer has had good service in a bar or restaurant continues, one bartender in the US revealed she received a tip worth nearly $1,000 (£788) from a customer in response to her agreeing to a rogue ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 March - 4 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 March - 4 April 2024 were: Greggs reports 10.49% mean gender pay gap for 2023Anchor and Cadent Gas shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyAxa extends global support benefits to UK employeesBaker Hughes unifies global benefits proposition with core ...
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ArticleExclusive: Baker Hughes and EasyJet shortlisted for Best benefits communications
Energy technology firm Baker Hughes and airline operator EasyJet have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications – large employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award was created to recognise the most effective benefits communications strategy for employers with more than 1,500 full-time staff. Successful entrants will have ...
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Article29% would not cope financially if diagnosed with a critical illness
Almost one-third (29%) of parents with young children do not feel at all confident in their ability to cope financially if diagnosed with a critical illness, according to research by life and pensions mutual insurer LV=.Its second annual Reaching resilience report, which surveyed 4,000 UK adults, also found that the ...
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ArticleFirst Bus receives living wage employer accreditation
National bus operator First Bus has received real living wage employer accreditation.All of its 1,300 UK employees, including workers employed through third-party contractors, will be paid at least £12 per hour. This is over and above the UK government’s national living wage, which increased this month for workers aged 21 ...
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ArticleXPO Logistics enhances maternity benefits
XPO Logistics, a provider of sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has enhanced its maternity benefits for soon-to-be and new parents based in the UK.After two years' service, employees will be entitled to the first six weeks of maternity leave paid at 90% of their weekly average earnings, with the ...
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ArticleLodders appoints people and culture director
Law firm Lodders has hired Grace Walton (pictured left) as people and culture director.In her role, Walton will lead and coordinate the delivery of the firm’s strategic and operational HR function, people initiatives and talent management activities, as well as growing the HR team.She has dedicated HR experience as well ...