All Employee Benefits articles in 2022 – Page 55
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Is hybrid working fuelling loneliness at work?
While the removal of Covid-19 restrictions has enabled friends and families to once again mix freely, the rise in hybrid and flexible working arrangements means that some individuals may feel less connected to colleagues than prior to the pandemic, resulting in increased levels of loneliness at work. In fact, a ...
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ArticleOlaplex takes hair care digital with AI employee
Something for the weekend: Have you ever wanted a digital version of you to do your job instead? Are you a fan of the idea of shopping without having to talk to another human being? If so, you are in luck, as hair care business Olaplex has introduced an artificial ...
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ArticleDeliveroo signs employee rights deal with GMB
Deliveroo has signed a recognition deal with trade union GMB, which covers the rights of more than 90,000 self-employed riders, including factors such as pay and wellbeing.The voluntary partnership agreement recognises that Deliveroo riders are self-employed, following a series of UK court judgments to this effect.GMB will be able to ...
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ArticleSpain set to approve plans for menstrual leave policy
The Spanish government is due to approve plans next week that allow women who suffer from severe period pain to take menstrual leave from work for up to three days each month.Revealed by the radio station Cadena Ser, the draft reform will make Spain the first country in Western Europe ...
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ArticleBBC awards staff 5.2% pay rise for 2022
The BBC has promised a 4.2% pay increase for its staff, followed by a further rise of 1% from August, bringing the total increase for 2022 to 5.2%.While this is 3% more than the annual pay increase provided by the broadcaster in 2021, it has acknowledged that this is still ...
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ArticleCentrica and BNP Paribas are finalists for Best flexible benefits plan
Copyright: www.tellingphotography.comEnergy services firm Centrica and banking group BNP Paribas are the two organisations shortlisted in the Best flexible benefits plan category, sponsored by Zest, at the Employee Benefits Awards 2022.This award celebrates the most effective use of a flexible benefits strategy within an organisation working to engage employees and ...
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ArticleRX appoints UK and corporate HR director
Reed Exhibitions (RX) has named Kevin O’Donoghue (pictured) as its UK and corporate HR director.O’Donoghue has joined from Qurate Retail Group (QVC), where he had a long HR career spanning several countries and progressed from adviser to director. He previously held HR roles with Eurostar and Zulily, and has experience ...
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Supplier articleFive wellness initiatives to improve employee experience.
Did you know, that more and more businesses are implementing wellbeing initiatives in the workplace in the UK. But is your organisation one of them? In this blog we look at what is employee wellbeing and why is it important, the benefits of prioritising mental wellbeing in ...
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OpinionRichard Lane: Employees need wellbeing support to navigate through cost-of-living crisis
The events of the past two years have given many employers pause for thought on whether the package of support they offer fits the needs of their employees. Millions of people in employment have finely balanced finances and are vulnerable to shocks, never more so than with the cost-of-living crisis ...
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Case StudiesIRIS promotes benefits to support mental and financial wellbeing
IRIS provides software and services to the UK accountancy, payroll, HR and education sectors. It employs 2,600 people globally, of which more than 2,000 are based in the UK.Three years ago, the organisation set itself a target of achieving Great Place to Work certification, introducing the real living wage as ...
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AnalysisHow are cost-of-living increases affecting employee health?
Need to know:Money worries can affect employees’ physical and mental health and wellbeing, with research finding that financial concerns are leading to anxiety, sleep problems and cancelled gym memberships.Training line managers and promoting an organisation's employee assistance programme (EAP) can help employees access support for financial and mental health issues ...
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ArticleRoyal Bank of Canada increases base pay by 3% for lower-paid staff
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is to raise its base pay by 3% for lower-paid employees as part of a $200 million (£124.6 million) spending package.The increase, which will take effect on 1 July, applies to all employees in entry-level and less senior positions at branches, call centres and other ...
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ArticleTyler Grange signs up to four-day week pilot
Landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy Tyler Grange has signed up to the four-day week pilot programme beginning in June.The initiative, in association with 4-Day Week Global, UK think tank Autonomy and researchers at Cambridge University, Boston College and Oxford University, will initially run for six months. Tyler Grange’s employees ...
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ArticleThird of FTSE 100 employers have widened gender pay gap since 2017
The median pay gap across FTSE 100 employers has decreased by just 1% since reporting legislation was introduced in 2017, with 30% of these businesses actually increasing their pay gap over that time, according to analysis of gender pay gap reporting by HR DataHubIts review of government files and FTSE ...
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Supplier articleThree Strategies for managing and reducing stress in the workplace!
Did you know that workplace stress is on the rise? Perhaps you’ve seen evidence of this in your own organisation. Left unchecked, workplace stress can lead to a number of negative business outcomes, including reduced productivity and employee engagement, as well as increased employee turnover and absenteeism. ...
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OpinionLouise Mason: Employment legislation still on horizon despite bill absence in Queen’s Speech
The Queen's Speech was delivered on 10 May and, as expected, there was no mention of the employment bill. The purpose of the Queen's Speech is to set the legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session so the absence of the bill suggests no employment legislation will be forthcoming for ...
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OpinionChris Thompson: The wait for employment reforms continues
The absence of any reference to reforming employment rights or the Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech [on 10 May] has highlighted the amount of employment legislation that has been announced only to be later side lined.On more than one occasion when questions have been raised in Parliament about the ...
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OpinionLucy Lewis: Omission of employment bill from Queen’s Speech is no great surprise
Yesterday’s Queen’s Speech was reportedly the shortest for nearly 10 years. It was, as many commentators have pointed out, a little on the light side, with a number of key policies and priorities not making it in to the final version delivered by HRH the Prince of Wales.The long-anticipated employment ...
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ArticleGovernment excludes proposed employment bill from Queen's Speech
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has accused the government of “turning its back” on working people after ministers failed to include a promised employment bill in the Queen’s Speech, which took place today.In 2019, the government announced it would bring forward a bill to improve workers’ rights, but despite committing ...
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ArticleLinklaters launches global menopause policy
Linklaters has introduced a global menopause policy and support package for staff either directly or indirectly impacted by the condition.The initiative has been launched to raise awareness of the menopause, as well as outlining the enhanced support and resources available for those affected. It will also reinforce Linklaters’ Gender and ...