Hundreds of employees working for Manchester’s Metrolink tram system have accepted an improved pay deal from their employer. The tram system is operated by Transport for Manchester, with its workers belonging to trade union Unite. Customer service representative employees at the bottom of the pay scale will receive a minimum 14% pay increase over the […] The post Manchester Metrolink tram employees accept pay deal appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

Members of the Box Clever pension scheme will receive their pension benefits in full following an in-principle deal between The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and ITV. The TV rental businesses of Granada, now ITV, and Thorn, now Carmelite, together formed Box Clever as a joint venture in 2000. Employees were then transferred to the new organisation […] The post ITV agrees deal for Box Clever pension scheme members to receive benefits appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

Almost four-fifths (79%) of working parents have, or would be, impacted financially in some way if they took time off work to care for their ill child, according to research by MetLife UK. Its survey of 3,003 working parents, with a child or children aged 22 and under also found that 25% of respondents were […] The post 79% of working parents would be impacted financially by time off to care for ill child appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

Something for the weekend: If you have ever fancied working for royalty and have a flair for languages, then this role might just be perfect for you. The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced that they are looking to hire a London-based assistant private secretary as part of their team at Kensington Palace, but […] The post Prince and Princess of Wales search for Welsh speaking assistant private secretary appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

The school summer holidays: a time that can incite both excitement and dread among working parents. Like so many others, this week I embarked on the juggle that this time of year so frequently involves. As well as experiencing guilt at working (along with a serious fear of missing out) while my children enjoy fun […] The post Lovewell’s logic: Solving the summer holiday childcare conundrum appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

The top 10 most read articles between 19 – 25 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: HMRC to clamp down on misapplied childcare scheme Government launches pensions review to boost investment and outcomes Softcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women Vodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equality Newcastle Building Society […] The post The top 10 most read articles between 19 – 25 July 2024 appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

A total of 600 workers employed by Babcock Marine have accepted a 7.5% basic pay rise backdated to August last year. The employees, who undertake specialist services for the UK’s nuclear deterrent submarines at the Coulport and Faslane naval bases on the Clyde in Scotland, are members of trade union Unite. The two-year pay deal […] The post Babcock Marine naval base employees accept 7.5% pay rise appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

Technology firm Lenovo, energy technology business Baker Hughes and law firm Clifford Chance have been named as some of the UK’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2024. Established by the Disability Equality Index, the list is a comprehensive benchmarking tool used by employers to measure disability workplace inclusion. Employers are assessed on their […] The post Lenovo and Baker Hughes among UK’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

A fifth (20%) of UK employees aged 40-60 said worrying about their future retirement finances is affecting their ability to work, according to research by Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth. The financial wellbeing and financial planning organisation’s survey of 2,010 full-time and part-time working employees aged 40-60 across the UK also found that one-third (35%) of […] The post 20% of staff aged 40-60 say worries about retirement finances affect ability to work appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more

Inspired by the International Day of Friendship, let’s delve into the steps needed when transforming workplace culture and fostering a culture of trust. When colleagues and leaders trust each other reciprocally, they can achieve remarkable outcomes. Human solidarity, a core theme of the International Day of Friendship, emphasises the importance of forging bonds, camaraderie, and […] The post Discover How to Build Trust in the Workplace and Enhance Employee Engagement appeared first on Employee Benefits ..read more