All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 68
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ArticleTribunal finds account manager was subject to pregnancy and maternity discrimination
A former business account manager at 52 Street Event Supplies in Barnsley has been awarded £37,310.05 for pregnancy and maternity discrimination, unfair dismissal and arrears of wages.Heather Todd started working for the organisation in 2003. In 2022 she became pregnant with her second child and informed her company director, Shaun ...
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ArticleAston Martin increases pay and awards cost-of-living payment
Sports car manufacturer Aston Martin is to increase pay for more than 2,500 eligible UK employees and contractors.The two-year pay agreement includes a 4% annual pay increase for its workforce in 2024 and 2025. In addition, manufacturing technicians will receive a 1.5% rise in 2025 alongside a one-hour reduction in ...
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ArticleOne-third of employees feel less engaged due to personal finance issues
One-third of employees are less engaged at work and more likely to report unmanageable stress due to their personal finances, according to research by Engage for Success.Its UK employee engagement survey 2023, run in partnership with Nottingham Business School, received responses from more than 3,000 employees. The results were translated ...
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher: Striking the balance: the effect of industrial action on pay and benefits
The most powerful tool at the hands of the employee is the withdrawal of their labour, without which the business cannot function.Typically, industrial action takes place in relation to disputes over pay and benefits, but as we have seen in a number of disputes in the last year or two, ...
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AnalysisHow effective is strike action in pay and benefits disputes?
Employees often take strike action over issues such as pay, health and safety, pensions, benefits, changes to terms and conditions, and union recognition. The UK has strict laws regarding strike action and it cannot take place if certain requirements have not been met. Employers should consider ...
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ArticleCollege supervisors at University of Cambridge accept 15% pay rise
College supervisors employed by the University of Cambridge have won an average pay rise worth 15%.The workers, who are represented by the Cambridge branch of the University and College Union (UCU), lead undergraduate tutorials or supervisions with students.They will receive new rates that have been introduced on the university’s salary ...
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ArticleNottingham Building Society introduces defined benefit pension platform
Credit: Electric Egg / Shutterstock.comNottingham Building Society has introduced a platform to modernise the management of its defined benefit pension scheme in order to support its members.The building society selected defined benefit (DB) consolidation platform Enplan, which is operated by Entrust and Isio, following a review of its DB scheme ...
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Article58% of manufacturers spend at least £10,000 on staff wellbeing
More than half (58%) of UK manufacturers spend between £10,000 and £50,000 on staff wellbeing initiatives, up from a third two years ago, according to research by manufacturers' organisation Make UK.Its A healthier manufacturing workforce – wellbeing and work in UK manufacturing report also found that in the last year, ...
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ArticleSoSafe names Laura Ryan as new chief people officer
Security awareness and human risk management vendor SoSafe has appointed Laura Ryan as its new chief people officer as support while it continues to scale operations internationally.Ryan will lead SoSafe’s people function, overseeing the development of a best-in-class team to help deliver its next chapter of strategic growth. She will ...
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ArticleVantec drivers for Rolls Royce win 6.1% pay rise
Drivers employed by Vantec, who supply parts to a Rolls Royce plant, have won a 6.1% pay rise and pay protection.The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, deliver components from the organisation's warehouse in Bognor Regis to Rolls Royce’s Goodwood plant. This is their first dispute after winning ...
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ArticlePost Office adds new voluntary benefits to reward platform
Post Office has introduced new voluntary benefits to its reward, benefits and recognition platform following feedback from its employees.The organisation announced the additions at the end of May at its weekly stand-up called 10 @ 10, led by chief executive officer Nick Read.The new benefits include private medical insurance provided ...
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ArticleAgeas introduces paid leave for working carers
Personal lines insurer Ageas has implemented paid carers’ leave as part of an initiative designed to support employees who also act as a primary carer.It introduced its Supporting Carers @ Ageas initiative ahead of Carers Week 2024 (10-16 June) in order to go beyond the requirements of the Carers Leave ...
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ArticleIkea looks for paid employees at a virtual store on Roblox
Something for the weekend: Swedish retailer Ikea has opened applications to become a paid employee at a virtual store on Roblox, an online gaming and virtual universe platform.The opportunity is part of a campaign, titled ‘Careers Done Different’, to attract a new generation of employees to the organisation by showing ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 31 May - 6 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 31 May - 6 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Scottish government introduces pay rise for public sector employeesThe Coca-Cola Company and Deloitte shortlisted for best use of benefits technologyFormer sports centre director receives fine for withholding pensions informationFifa implements pregnancy and parental support ...
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ArticleAmcor Packaging and Berry Norwich employees accept pay offers
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comWorkers employed by Amcor Packaging in Workington, Cumbria, and Berry Norwich have accepted improved pay offers following strike action.Around 100 Amcor employees voted to accept a 7% pay increase backdated to October 2023 and a £500 one-off payment. The deal is worth between 8% and 9%, depending ...
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Article49% of employees do not know how they will access pension savings
Almost half (49%) of employees aged between 50 and 59 do not know how they will access their pension savings, according to research by workplace pensions provider TPT Retirement Solutions.Its survey of 2,500 defined contribution (DC) members also found that 23% of respondents would draw it down over time, 16% ...
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ArticleWalmart introduces new bonus for hourly paid store staff
US-based supermarket chain Walmart has launched a new bonus payment for eligible full and part-time hourly paid store-based employees.Hourly paid employees are eligible for the bonus after a year's service in the role. Bonus payments are calculated based on stores achieving performance targets.The bonus is intended to reward great work ...
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ArticleRevlon appoints Tchernavia Rocker chief people officer
Beauty brand Revlon Group has appointed Tchernavia Rocker to the role of chief people officer from 3 June.Rocker will report directly to chief executive officer Elizabeth Smith and play an advisory role in building Revlon’s ethnic hair care portfolio. Ely Bar-Ness, Revlon’s current chief human resources officer, will leave his ...
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Case StudiesSTR Group invests in employees to maintain health and wellbeing in the summer
STR Group believes that not only is investing in its employees and helping to maintain their health and wellbeing the right thing to do, but that it is the key to its success.The international science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent recruitment business has more than 120 employees and offices ...