Réglementaire Technologies How industrial group Lacroix is harnessing a digital solution to pre-empt pay transparency requirements Comp and Ben @en The European directive on pay transparency – to be transposed by 2026 at the latest – will generate administrative constraints for companies. That said, it can also become a strategic tool in the fight against pay inequalities, which can boost employee retention. This is the gamble taken by industrial group Lacroix, which has been using the Figures digital solution since 2023.
Michelin paying living wage worldwide as of end of 2023 Comp and Ben @en The tyre manufacturing giant has been certified as a "Global Living Wage Employer", attesting to its worldwide implementation of a "living wage". Since the end of 2023, the company's 130,000 employees have been paid a salary that will enable them to meet their families' basic needs, as well as to build up savings.
France: how Saint-Gobain is using the Worklife employee benefits solution to modernise its HR policies Comp and Ben @en For almost two years, construction group Saint-Gobain has been working with start-up Worklife to offer its employees access to sustainable transport services, lunch vouchers and personal services all on the same app. This solution meets an employer brand challenge for the company, which wants to promote the benefits offered to employees.
Exclusif Interview Isabelle Calvez (Veolia CHRO): “Covid-19 displayed social protection disparities among our employees” (interview) Comp and Ben @en On 11 September 2023, Veolia, the French water, waste management and energy services group, presented a global social protection base for its 213,000 employees. Isabelle Calvez, Group HR Director, kindly spoke with mind RH about the genesis of the ‘Veolia Cares’ programme and the objectives that prompted the transnational company to launch it. The programme also provides Veolia with added attractiveness at a time when it is undergoing radical change amid a challenging recruitment environment.
Schneider Electric: a global pay equity framework to reduce gender inequality Comp and Ben @en Since 2015 the French multinational digital automation and energy management company has been implementing a global pay equity framework. The framework has been fully deployed for two years in all 100 countries were the company has a presence and with its annual salary reviews alongside specifically targeted budgets, gender pay gaps have indeed been narrowing.
Sodexo creates a global social protection base for its employees Comp and Ben @en On 21 February, Sodexo, the French food services and facilities management company announced the creation of its Vita benefits programme that will provide all of the group’s 422,000 employees with four core benefits: a 24-hour helpline providing practical advice and psychological support;…
Ireland: Lidl becomes first supermarket to adopt new Living Wage Comp and Ben @en German supermarket chain Lidl announced on 20 October that it will increase the minimum wage across its operations in Ireland to €13.85 per hour. With this move, Lidl becomes the first major employer in the country to meet the new Living Wage level set for the year 2023.
Great Britain: Deloitte employees can opt to access a portion of their supplementary pension funds before they retire Comp and Ben @en On 04 October, the international professional services network giant headquartered in London announced that its 22,000 UK employees will now be able to receive the firm’s company pension contribution as an additional cash payment included in their regular salary. This unprecedented change is one of a series of other measures aimed at improving employees' family life, including the introduction of paid leave in the event of loss at any time during pregnancy.
Shopify to let staff decide the breakdown of their remuneration Comp and Ben @en Canadian e-commerce firm Shopify, which has seen its share price plummet 75% in the space of a year, has decided to adjust its remuneration system. The company's workforce, which stands at 10,000 employees worldwide, will be able to choose how their pay is split between cash and shares. Shopify's management hopes to restore commitment and motivation among its staff, after announcing on 26 July that it was laying off 10% of its workforce.
Free United Kingdom: Virgin Money to pay out £1,000 bonus to help staff cope with inflation Comp and Ben @en On 19 August, UK bank Virgin Money is to pay 78% of its staff a £1,000 (€1,175.31) bonus help them deal with the soaring cost of living.…
