Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2024

In April 2023, we explored how to bridge the generational divide in the workplace , sharing the known traits of each generation and their different financial wellbeing needs. Take a peek at some of the retailers on board and how our eVoucher Codes and eVoucher Cheques differ here: The art of rewarding your people at Christmas.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

For Christmas in 2023, all employees received a voucher to earn four times the usual amount of Nectar points on their big Christmas shop, as well as a 20% discount during Christmas week. The post Sainsbury’s increases pay for hourly paid staff appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Summer parties, Christmas Parties, children’s Christmas Parties, employee Christmas Choir, celebrating events such as the Queen’s Jubilee, major sporting or historic events shown in the business suite. Sport and social clubs I n-house wellbeing suite including gym, yoga studio, wellbeing room. Bikes-for-work scheme.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Royal Mail has launched a bonus scheme in order to incentivise staff to meet its Christmas delivery targets. This week, International Distributions Services reported its results for the half-year ended 24 September 2023, in which its losses more than doubled in the first half of the financial year. It was also fined £5.6

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MARCH 1, 2024

for 2023, up from 29.9% Its upper pay quartile in 2023 comprised 83.5% Its upper pay quartile in 2023 comprised 83.5% Its 2023 mean gender bonus gap was 41%, down from 44.2% Clarins’ bonus pay includes sales commission and incentive payments, Christmas and performance bonus payments, long service and merit awards.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 25, 2023

40% of Brits say they expect that Christmas 2023 will be more expensive than last year. The post SMARTPAY: THE SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR CHRISTMAS appeared first on Employee Benefits. Read on to discover what SmartPay can do for your people and business. Barclays) Your employees have choices to make: 1. Spend less on gifts.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As Christmas approaches, it is important to show your employees how much they are appreciated. Sending Christmas messages for employees is a great way to show your gratitude and make them feel valued. Merry Christmas! And best wishes for 2023. I hope your Christmas is filled with fun and laughter. Merry Christmas!

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 19, 2024

It recognises employers that succeeded in improving and supporting the financial wellbeing of staff during 2023.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2024

Jewellry brand Pandora has awarded its 2,600 retail employees across UK and Ireland a one-off bonus , following its 2023 financial results. The bonus, which is driven by Pandora’s commitment to retail and staff development, is due to its higher-than-expected group results for 2023.

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Sodexo Engage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Summary: Give your employees peace of mind this Christmas and beyond. Why you should let your employees choose their own rewards this christmas. Party planning is starting, corporate gifts are being ordered, and conversations around employee Christmas rewards have begun. Your employees have different needs.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 13, 2023

By now, Christmas feels like a distant memory, as many of us settle back into the usual day-to-day routine. Despite all the promise that a new year often brings, January can prove a difficult month for many, thanks to factors such as the gloomy weather and post-Christmas financial pressures. A belated Happy New Year to you all!

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It was September 28, 2023 , and I missed it. Yes, Sweetest Day 2023 is October 21, 2023. Well, sorry for the short notice but it is October 16, 2023. September 28, 2023, was " Ask a Stupid Question Day." Or, call it quits on "Stupid" for 2023 and start saving those questions for next September?

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The measures include paying all of its 2,300 members of staff at or above the new rate set by the Living Wage Foundation from today (1 December), ahead of the implementation deadline of 14 May 2023. Living wage salaries have been raised to £10.90 per hour across the UK and £11.95 The post Hallmark Care Homes unveils £1.3

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APRIL 28, 2023

This applies to all UK 2023 bank holidays apart from Christmas Day, New Year and the King’s Coronation, which remain fixed. Energy supplier Ovo Energy has introduced a flexible bank holiday policy to allow staff more choice when taking time off throughout the year.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

backdated to July 2023, as well as a further 6% increase in April 2024. A Greene King spokesperson said: “We’re pleased that GXO and Unite have reached a solution and we look forward to continuing to deliver a great Christmas for customers in our pubs.” Unite members voted unanimously to accept the latest pay offer.

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Sodexo Engage

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Summary: Assurity for 2023. Make it a Christmas to remember with Sodexo Engage. How your Christmas Rewards can make a real difference. Time to make a difference. Immediate and long-term financial assistance. A health boost. We’re living in a climate of uncertainty and a cost-of-living crisis.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In a video interview with news website NPR, Mitch Allen, founder and self-described ‘head elf’ at HireSanta.com, explained that the business has seen a 125% increase in demand for Father Christmas compared with holiday seasons before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, with 20 clients clamouring for every one Santa. Happy Christmas!

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As the festive period gets well underway and many of us begin winding up for the Christmas break, family, friends and celebrations are likely to be front of mind for the majority.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 2, 2022

75% of HR professionals see mental wellbeing as key focus for 2023. 47% of businesses plan bonuses for Christmas 2022. The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 November and 1 December 2022 were: Ikea gives staff 6% pay rise and enhances benefits. Harrods security guards strike in pay dispute.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 16, 2023

To make that task easier for you, we have curated an HR Calendar 2023 that contains a comprehensive list of holidays, special events, and culturally significant moments that you should mark (and plan for) in 2023. The Comprehensive 2023 HR Calendar That Needs To Be Pinned Up. New Year's Day: January 1, 2023, Sunday.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 8, 2023

Reed won the Best motivation or recognition scheme award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, and Brindley is pleased that the judges noticed how its schemes are connected to its purpose and values, which is valued by recent graduates.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In fact, according to the Owl Labs 2023 State of Hybrid Work report, 40 percent of employees would decline a job if they were required to be in the office five days a week. Employees have made it clear that they are keen for flexible working arrangements to stay.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 13, 2022

After months of rising prices, this fast-approaching festive season may be a daunting prospect for many when we consider what is usually spent on purchasing gifts, clothing, and decorations, as well as nights out or hosting Christmas dinner. It is easy for people to get carried away at Christmas and spend more than they can afford.

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Florida Workers' Comp

DECEMBER 25, 2022

As the end of 2022 nears, and we stare down the cold and dreary months of the new beginning that will be 2023, I am drawn to retrospection. We glance around the globe this Christmas and see rape as a terror tactic in Haiti. Potentially offensive words follow) Merry Christmas and God Bless America! It has been an intriguing year.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A good benefits package is the most important thing that 42% of employees look for in employment, according to June 2023 research by benefits provider Zest. Employees react better to communications that they consider relevant to their personal circumstances, so employers should used targeted guidance and support about benefits available.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JUNE 22, 2023

See You're only Human (May 2023). Like Christmas came in The Grinch (Universal, 1966), it will come anyway. And, as he looked on in wonder, Christmas came anyway. See Hallucinating Technology (January 2019) and Only Human (April 2023). It reports that today there is anxiety about artificial intelligence, "AI anxiety."

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 18, 2023

Other benefits currently offered by EStar include a welcome pack for new starters, team social events led by a sports and social committee, free eye tests, a recommend a friend bonus, free parking at all sites, free tea and coffee, and seasonal gifts such as Easter eggs and Christmas vouchers.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2023

In January 2023, Amazon employees working in a fulfilment centre based in Coventry went on strike in a UK first, after 98% of those balloted voted to strike over a 50 pence per hour pay offer. It also gave full-time, part-time and seasonal frontline employees an additional one-time special payment of up to £500 at Christmas.

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Empuls

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You would ask Santa Claus to bring everyone in your company the perfect Christmas gift if he was real. In the New Year of 2023, we look forward to seeing you. I wish you and your loved ones an abundance of happiness and peace this Christmas season. Have a wonderful Christmas and a wonderful new year. Happy Holidays!

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The payment will be split over the next four months to February 2023, and the firm also offered a tapered support programme for those earning up to £40,000. It means that our employees can relax over the Christmas period without having to worry about finances knowing there is a little bit extra available for a few months.”

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Florida Workers' Comp

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The closures will be: December 23, 2022 (Friday) December 26, 2022 (Monday) December 30, 2022 (Friday) January 2, 2023 (Monday)(get used to writing that "3," always a new year challenge!) This was followed by a question "is there a darker side to the beloved Christmas tradition?" But, back to "me and Grandpa."

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

Financial education Financial education programme including topics on managing money, pre-retirement planning, pensions and new topics for 2023 that may include a guide to mortgages, a mid-life MOT and early career financial awareness. Holidays 24 days as standard, plus a day off for birthday and half days on Christmas eve and New Years eve.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Indeed, data from global recruitment agency Phoenix published in January 2023 revealed that 94% of the UK workforce believe they should receive a pay rise to meet financial challenges over 2023, highlighting that the everyday financial wellbeing of staff is in need of being supported.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MARCH 12, 2024

There have been newsworthy instances of See AI is a Tool (October 2023). The South Florida gentlemen were identified in early December and arrested days before Christmas. Readers will remember that "deep fakes" have been in the news. The term refers to any time something is forged, whether it be someone's voice, image, etc.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 19, 2023

For example, some staff might not want time off at Christmas, but instead take part in Ramadan so would appreciate shorter work days instead. For everyone things such as; employee vouchers , free merchandise, or access to a wellbeing hub work well. Get in touch with the Each Person team today and create the culture your employees expect.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 16, 2024

We discussed being an employer of choice in March 2023 with our blog – You’re Ready to Become an Employer of Choice. We’re in December 2023, yet many businesses will start 2024 with an unconfirmed trajectory. Have you downloaded our guide to rewarding your employees at Christmas?

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Some stores have already brought out the holiday decorations and Christmas music. Even though time is ticking down, it would be prudent to act as if the IRS will issue these regs in time for 2023 filing. However, Payroll teams are busy preparing for a different season — year-end reporting.

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