Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Home improvement retailers B and Q and Screwfix, both owned by Kingfisher, have announced that shop floor workers will receive a pay rise to £10.60 Kingfisher also provides share schemes, discounts across various national retailers and access to financial wellbeing app Wagestream. from 1 April, an 8.2% increase, respectively.

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JULY 4, 2023

Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has received Top Employer certification due to its approach to strategy, people, policy and practice. Established by the Top Employers Institute, certification is offered based on excellence in people practices.

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MAY 18, 2023

Demand for financial savings on day-to-day shopping and living expenses via employee perks and benefits continues to rise, new data analysis by provider HIVE360 has revealed. Discounts on mobile-based retail and day-to-day spending savings from the benefits app have also increased – up by six percent from March to April.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Financial wellbeing benefits and incentives were at the top of the list of ways to persuade them to stay. That’s why SmartPay, our cost-neutral salary deduction scheme, is the employee benefit your people and business need in 2024. Offering financial employee benefits that support wellbeing. Affordability.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (45%) of organisations do not offer their workforce a neonatal leave policy , according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, which was introduced by Stuart C McDonald MP, received Royal Assent.

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MAY 31, 2023

The Sodexo Engage report The mountain of lost benefits: closing the expectation gap found that 53% of employees in the same age group feel more loyal towards their employer if they feel supported at work, but only 18% leverage their benefits to help maximise their salary.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Alex Stoneman Advertising Photography – www.alexstoneman.com WHSmith has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly employer by signing up for membership with Fertility Matters at Work. Fertility Matters at Work has been really supportive, great at listening and understanding the differences and challenges we, as a retailer, face.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

Elderly and disability care provider Comfort Call, coffeehouse and restaurant chain Tim Horton’s, and lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret were featured on the list of worst places to work, according to staff. For employers which received a minimum of 30 reviews, the information was then aggregated into a rating out of 10.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 12, 2023

Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. Michelle Fellows, people and development director at The Perfume Shop, added: “We’re proud to be a real living wage employer.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 16, 2023

Need to know: Employees are set to struggle with juggling work and childcare as the annual school summer holidays approach. Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support. Flexible-working arrangements are an obvious place to start.

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MARCH 14, 2024

We’re passionate about helping employees and businesses adopt healthier and more sustainable practices, and we’re using the Big Walk and Wheel Week to explore how you can make cycling more affordable and inclusive for all employees. The health benefits of cycling Cycling is an all-round health enhancer.

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Empuls

APRIL 22, 2024

  Beyond the paycheck: how employee benefit makes them happier  A competitive salary is essential to attract and retain top talent. But in today's job market, employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. This highlights the importance of a strong benefit package in retaining valuable talent.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 18, 2023

Retail business Oliver Bonas has gained accreditation as an age-friendly employer by signing up to the Centre for Ageing Better’s pledge. By signing the age-friendly employer pledge, we are demonstrating the importance of taking steps to support all ages within our workplace. “We

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , facilities and evaluation. The post XPS Pensions Group accredited as menopause-friendly employer appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Employee Benefits poll: More than half of organisations will give their members of staff extra holiday days as a reward in the run up to Christmas this year. Employee Benefits has reported recently that several employers are offering staff extra time off this festive period after another pandemic-hit 12 months.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Law firm Dentons, retailer Amazon and banking organisation HSBC have been named as some of Stonewall’s top 100 global employers for 2023. By ensuring that LGBTQ+ staff are free to thrive as themselves, these employers are helping create a safer and more inclusive world. We’re proud to recognise and celebrate their achievements.”

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Employee Benefits

JULY 26, 2023

Google, Costco and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been named among America’s Best Employers for Women 2023. Healthcare and social sector employers were the most represented in the top 25 along with insurance firms and retail and wholesale businesses, which each represented about 9% of the overall list.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2024

Retailer Primark is to increase hourly pay for 27,000 retail employees so they benefit from an average 9.1% From 1 April, the organisation will increase its average hourly pay rates for all retail assistants across England, Scotland and Wales from £11 to £12, and from £11.51 for those in London.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Credit: chrisdorney / Shutterstock.com Wedding venue and events business Gretna Green has received living wage employer accreditation from Living Wage Scotland. As part of its living wage commitment, all Gretna Green employees will receive a minimum hourly wage of £11 per hour.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Online retail giant Amazon has received certification as a top employer in Europe for 2023, for its dedication to creating a better work environment through HR policies and people practices. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people.

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JUNE 7, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have changed which benefits employees value the most and what employers offer. Organisations that balance their own needs with those of their employees are likely to succeed in attracting and retaining talent as an employer of choice.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Credit: patat / Shutterstock.com Retailer Marks and Spencer has announced pay increases and enhancements to its maternity, paternity and adoption policies. A full-time employee will see an increase of around £180 per month. The post Marks and Spencer enhances pay and family leave policies appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Need to know: The cost-of-living crisis is forcing more employees to take on additional work due to financial pressures, raising concerns around burnout. Employers need to ensure there is a culture where people can discuss financial concerns.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The new rates will exceed the government’s national living wage, the real living wage and London living wage as recommended by the Living Wage Foundation, and will apply to more than 120,000 employees in Asda Retail and Asda Express. We are proud to announce this record investment in our [employees].”

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock.com Fashion retailer New Look has introduced a cloud human capital management platform to unify its HR and payroll processes for its workforce. The employer has partnered with Accenture to implement the Dayforce platform across its operations.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 27, 2024

In the episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Amy Davies, people director, explains how feedback from staff members and employee networks is vital to shaping the reward strategy. Prior to this, she held various people team positions; she started in an employee development role at Jaguar and Landover Cars.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 21, 2023

Online retailer Amazon and financial services firms Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase have been named as some of LinkedIn’s top employers to work for in the US in 2023. LinkedIn also recognised it as a top employer in Japan and Spain, where it ranked first, and in the UK, India and Italy, where it ranked second.

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Empuls

MAY 25, 2023

Companies must go beyond traditional compensation packages and delve into the realm of comprehensive employee benefits to secure the loyalty and commitment of their employees. 🔖 Suggested Read: How to Design an Employee Benefits Program Effectively 1.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 10, 2023

They allow you to buy items online and in retail stores much quicker than cash or other methods. Given that most people are familiar with debit cards and how they work, many third-party administrators and employee benefits software solutions promote the use of debit-like benefits cards instead of cash, checks, or expense reimbursements.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Online clothing retailer Asos, power firm UK Power Networks (pictured above) and charitable social enterprise Police Now were named on Inclusive Companies’ Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list for 2022-23. The top 10 employers on the list were: West Midlands Fire Service. Touchstone Support. West Midlands Police. Hastings Group.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The TRS outlines what employee benefits have been on offer for the past 12 months. The evidence of the impact on engagement, attraction and retention is in the employer’s turnover rate, which is lower than the UK average, proving that it is a worthwhile initiative for it to do each year. Offering choice is key,” he concludes.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Posted wage growth remains particularly strong in lower-paid occupations like childcare, cleaning, retail and hospitality, running in the 7-9% range. year-on-year appeared first on Employee Benefits. Though the labour market has cooled, hiring challenges persist in these areas and continue to support pay increases.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 19, 2017

At this year’s WorkHuman Conference , pioneered by Globoforce, I learned about a new employee benefit called social justice PTO. Instead of employees having vacation days, sick days, etc., Here are a few articles worth checking out: Could “Social Justice Benefits” Be the Newest Employment Trend? Fast Company).

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APRIL 21, 2023

In the UK, this presents a real opportunity for employers to differentiate themselves from competitors, particularly in industries which traditionally employ high numbers of minimum wage workers. In addition, the retailer has introduced a raft of initiatives to support new and prospective parents during their fertility journey.

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MAY 16, 2023

Retailer John Lewis Partnership, insurance firm Admiral and the Welsh government have become foster-friendly employers after receiving accreditation from the Fostering Network. We’re committed to supporting our staff and are proud to be a family-friendly employer that continually looks at its offerings to ensure they apply to everyone.”

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The employee discount scheme in the UK is generating quite the buzz in the market and for all the right reasons. 78 percent of employees agree that the benefits package, including discount schemes, helps them accept or reject a job. What is an employee discount scheme?

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