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Article80% say financial wellbeing-related stress impacts workplace performance
Four-fifths (80%) of employees believe stress related to financial wellbeing can impact performance in the workplace, according to research by YuLife in conjunction with YouGov.The Employee health and wellbeing survey 5.0: Financial wellbeing and the impact on performance in the workplace, which surveyed 2,035 UK adults, also found that 80% ...
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ArticleClifford Chance finds mean 44% social mobility pay gap in first report
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance has voluntarily reported its social mobility pay gap for the first time, finding a mean 44% difference in pay between the professional and working classes in 2021.This gap dropped to 26% between the intermediate and working classes, and 24% between the professional and intermediate ...
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ArticleDomino’s hires new people director
Pizza chain Domino’s has appointed Kirsty Pitcher as people director to lead the evolution of its people strategy.Pitcher, who stepped into the role from 14 March, will focus on advancing the organisation’s inclusion and diversity agenda, its recruitment and retention, and embedding its core values into the culture of the ...
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ArticleBBC, Co-Op and National Grid sign Menopause Workplace Pledge
Women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women has reported that several more organisations have signed up to its Menopause Workplace Pledge, including the BBC and National Grid on 5 April, and the Co-Op and care home Bluebird signing up within the past week.More than 600 employers have signed up since the ...
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ArticleThe Football Association reports 14% mean gender pay gap
The Football Association (FA) has published its latest gender pay gap report, which outlined that its mean hourly pay gap fell by 4% since 2020, to 14% in favour of male employees.The median hourly pay gap, which measures the difference in pay between mid-level male and female employees, has also ...
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ArticleHR staff warn wellbeing may be slipping down senior leaders' agendas
The majority (70%) of HR professionals have confirmed that wellbeing is on the agenda of senior leaders within their business; however, this was a drop from 75% last year, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth.The Health and wellbeing at work 2022 report, ...
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ArticleRound-up of tax and legislative changes taking effect in April 2022
This month sees a number of legislative changes impacting pay and benefits packages. These include:The government-set national living wage for people aged 23 or older rose to £9.50 an hour on 1 April, which is a 6.6% increase on the previous rate of £8.91.The national minimum wage for those aged ...
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ArticleQuilter introduces menopause and health policy
Wealth management business Quilter has launched a menopause and gynaecological policy and guide, to support employees experiencing menopausal symptoms or other gynaecological health issues.According to the firm, which employs 3,900 members of staff, the policy and guide signal its commitment to supporting people transitioning through the menopause. It aims to ...
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ArticleM and C Saatchi Group launches bank holiday policy
Communications network M and C Saatchi Group has introduced an inclusive bank holiday policy as part of its ongoing strategy to create a diverse, supportive and equitable work environment for its 700 UK staff.Every UK-based employee, regardless of length of service, will now be able to swap up to two ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 33% think there are insufficient benefits for LGBTQ+ staff
EXCLUSIVE: A third (33%) of HR decision-makers think that there is insufficient support in employee benefits for the LGBTQ+ community, according to research from digital health platform Peppy.A total of 63% found it hard to get senior management to buy in to benefits that do not support the majority of ...
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ArticleSeven out of 10 employers actively promoting pensions to younger employees
Employee Benefits poll: More than seven out of 10 employers are already actively promoting their pensions to younger employees, and many more intend to do so in the future.More than 71% of respondents to an online survey said they were actively engaging younger employees in pensions through targeted communications. A ...
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Poll: Has your organisation introduced any extra financial support for staff to combat the cost of living crisis?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. A rise in energy and fuel prices coupled with national insurance contributions increasing has resulted in a cost of living crisis in the UK, with 19% feeling that their employer is not doing enough to support their financial ...
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ArticleAdecco Group UK and Ireland publishes gender pay gap report
Recruitment agency Adecco Group UK and Ireland has revealed that its mean gender pay gap widened by more than 8% in 2020, to -13% from -4% in 2019.The median gender pay gap for colleagues and associates largely stayed flat at -2.38%, compared to -2.23% in 2019, while female representation in ...
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ArticleCo-op updates staff menopause policy
Retail chain the Co-op has enhanced its menopause policy with a series of new initiatives to help its more than 62,000 staff access support in the workplace.The business recently carried out a study with women across UK workplaces, which revealed that almost half (47%) said dedicated support for the menopause ...
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Article28% of UK office staff are considering quitting due to pay
More than half (53%) of UK office workers say they are considering leaving their job, according to a survey from Virgin Media O2 Business, with 28% citing pay as a reason to quit.The annual Connected working survey, which polled 2,000 UK office workers, looked at the role of technology in ...
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ArticleConfluent hires global chief people officer
Data streaming platform Confluent has appointed Gunjan Aggarwal global chief people officer as of this month (April).Aggarwal will lead the people and places function for the business, including talent acquisition and development, organisation effectiveness, rewards and recognition, people operations, culture and inclusion, real estate and workplace experience.Aggarwal, who has worked ...
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ArticleLondon Early Years Foundation awards pay rise and bonus
Credit: Isabelle Johnson/London Early Years FoundationLondon Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has awarded its more than 800 employees a pay rise and a bonus in recognition of their efforts and to help attract new talent.From 1 April, all staff across its 39 nurseries and central office staff, including bank staff and ...
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ArticleBupa Global and UK offers pregnancy support for staff
Health insurance firm Bupa Global and UK has partnered with pregnancy charity Tommy’s to provide support around pregnancy and parenthood to its 23,000 UK employees.Through the partnership, employees will be able to access to Tommy’s helpline, which is run by midwives to give advice to the pregnant person and partner. ...
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ArticleBarclays awards pay rise to US staff
Banking organisation Barclays has increased its minimum hourly pay rate for more than 900 members of staff located in the United States as of March.The new rate, which varies by location based on cost-of-living indices, has risen to at least $20.50 (£15.62) per hour from $17.00 (£12.95) per hour. The ...
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ArticleHas Furniture@Work introduced the ideal way for employees to vent?
Something for the weekend: Do you ever feel despondent, frustrated or just plain fed up of your workplace or colleagues? If so, how does escaping the everyday drama of office life in a human-sized soundproof cabinet, where you can weep or shout to your heart’s content sound? After all, letting ...