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Chief execs got average bonus of £172,897 in 2021

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In the chemicals; utilities; food and drink; and transport industries, the proportion of employees with bonuses increased significantly, although the value remained largely unchanged. Employees in Scotland and Wales had significantly lower average bonuses of approximately £1,500.

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B&M awards bonus to 24,000 staff

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The group has 693 stores across the UK under the B&M brand, as well as 310 Heron Foods and B&M Express outlets. More than 24,000 members of staff employed by discount retailer B&M will receive a sum equivalent to an extra week’s wage for their “considerable efforts” during the festive period.

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Cost of Living Bonuses for Employees in the UK: What Employers Need to Know

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What exactly are these bonuses, and how do they play a pivotal role in the lives of UK employees? In this blog you’ll learn about the intricacies of cost of living bonuses, understanding their significance, and uncovering the key factors that shape them. But before getting started let's uncover the basics.

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Greggs reports 10.49% mean gender pay gap for 2023

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Fast food chain Greggs has reported a 10.49% mean gender pay gap for 2023, down from 2022’s figure of 14.64%. The organisation’s median gender pay gap for 2023 increased slightly year on year from 2.81% to 3.24%. A total of 73% of women and 66% of men received a bonus that year, compared to 69% and 65% in 2022.

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How to strike a balance between managing staff wellbeing and financial pressures

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Pay strategies such as targeted pay increases, performance-related bonuses and earned wage access can help. Andy Whiteaker, head of employment at law firm Boyes Turner, says: “We have seen some organisations offering early pay rises or cost-of-living bonuses. It was restricted to support with food, energy and living essentials.”

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Nestle UK reports 7% mean hourly gender pay gap

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Credit: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com Food and drink business Nestle UK has reported a 7% mean hourly pay gap in favour of women for 2023, an increase from its 4% gap in favour of women in 2022. The employer’s 2023 median hourly gender pay gap was 1% in favour of women, a decrease from 2% in favour of men the previous year.

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Seatfrog, Sessions and Venuescanner implement financial wellbeing support

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Train tech firm Seatfrog, food brand startup Sessions and event tech startup Venuescanner have introduced new financial wellbeing support for their employees to support them with cost-of-living pressures. Our team is able to save substantial sums on their bills and Nous takes the headache of dealing with household admin off their plates.”

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