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Needmain widespread. It’s essential for HRs to get to grips with this sensitive issue. Getting the basics – such as a current policy which all staff are familiar with – in place is the first step.
Need to know:Workplaces can be a hotbed for sexual harassment, with almost two in three young women experiencing it at work. Despite the “Me too” movement, problems remain widespread.It’s essential for HRs to get to grips with this sensitive issue. Getting the basics – such as a current policy which ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with performance management
The Higher Beings - our management team - are not known for asking for advice. They could have asked me, or even Big Bad Boss, but instead they’ve gone and engaged a management consultant to look at performance management. I feel pretty miffed. We have tons of experience on the ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 19-25 July 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 and 25 July 2018 were: WeWork refuses to serve meat to 6,000 global employeesThe Pensions Regulator to conduct new round of spot checks for auto-enrolment non-complianceEXCLUSIVE: City and Guilds Group launches online financial educationBarclays, Herbert Smith Freehills and Vodafone recognised ...
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Article65% of UK employees believe they are underpaid
Under two-thirds (65%) of employees think they are underpaid, but this rises to 94% among employees based in Aberdeen, according to research by recruitment website CV Library.Its survey of 1,200 UK employees also found that 76% of respondents in Edinburgh believe they are underpaid, compared with 71% of those working ...
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ArticleDirect Line Group extends family-friendly benefits for 10,000 staff
Insurance organisation Direct Line Group has today (Thursday 26 July 2018) extended its family-friendly benefits for 10,000 UK-based employees.The organisation's maternity and adoption benefit will now enable eligible employees to take up to 20 weeks of fully paid leave, as well as an additional 12-week phased return-to-work period, also fully ...
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ArticleB Braun Medical holds learning and personal development week
Sheffield-based healthcare organisation B Braun Medical has hosted a learning and personal development week for its 1,400 employees.The Learnfest Week, which was held between 11 and 15 June 2018, was designed to encourage employees towards lifelong learning opportunities, support personal development and drive improvements in productivity.Over the course of the ...
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Article9% of employers provide more than the two-week statutory paternity leave entitlement
Less than one in 10 (9%) of employer respondents improve on the two-week statutory paternity leave entitlement for their employees, according to research by benchmarking service and independent information platform Incomes Data Research (IDR).The Maternity and paternity pay 2018 report surveyed 119 organisations with a collective total of 458,000 employees. ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Equifax launches online financial education programme
EXCLUSIVE: Credit reporting agency Equifax has launched online financial education for its 800 UK-based employees.The programme, provided by Nudge, was launched on 10 July 2018 as part of Equifax's wider wellbeing programme, which is being implemented over 2018 and 2019. Called 'AtYourBest', the programme caters to employees based across Equifax's ...
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ArticleCommittee recommends new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
The Women and Equalities Committee has recommended that the government introduce a new duty on employers to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.The recommendation forms part of the Sexual harassment in the workplace report, and corresponding recommendations, published today (Wednesday 25 July 2018). These are based on the results ...
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ArticleEverton Football Club gains Workplace Wellbeing Charter accreditation
Everton Football Club (FC) has received accreditation from the Workplace Wellbeing Charter in recognition of its commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of its 480 permanent employees.Everton FC (pictured) achieved this in June 2018.The Workplace Wellbeing Charter is a voluntary accreditation standard managed by independent charity Health@Work Consultancy Services. ...
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ArticleAdministrators' average salary increases by 24.5% from June 2017
Those working in administration can now expect to earn £27,714 a year as average salaries improved by 24.5% between June 2017 and June 2018, according to research by job search website Adzuna.The analysis of more than 1.1 million positions being advertised in the UK found that teachers have also gained ...
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ArticleMember of Parliament recommends Deliveroo drivers receive guaranteed minimum pay
Labour politician and member of Parliament for Birkenhead Frank Field (pictured) has recommended that Deliveroo establishes a guaranteed minimum payment for its riders when they make their services available to the organisation, rather than continue with the existing pay per delivery model.The proposal follows Field’s five-week inquiry, which launched on ...
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Infographic: What is the biggest struggle for employees working remotely?
An infographic showing the biggest challenges employees face when working remotely (Source: State of remote work 2018 report, published by Buffer in February 2018).Collaboration and communication - 21%Loneliness - 21%Distractions at home - 16%Staying motivated - 14%Timezone challenges - 13%Finding reliable WiFi - 8%Other - 7%
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Article8% receive pet insurance as an employer-paid employee benefit
Fewer than one in 10 (8%) receive pet insurance as an employer-paid and discounted employee benefit, according to research by online legal services organisation Epoq Legal.Its survey of 1,234 UK employees also revealed that 45% of respondents aged between 18 and 34 years old agree that their employer offers benefits ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with performance management
The Higher Beings - our management team - are not known for asking for advice. They could have asked me, or even Big Bad Boss, but instead they’ve gone and engaged a management consultant to look at performance management. I feel pretty miffed. We have tons of experience on the ...
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ArticleTPR to conduct new round of spot checks for auto-enrolment non-compliance
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to launch a new round of short-notice inspections this month (July 2018) to target employers that are failing to meet their pensions auto-enrolment duties.The spot checks, which are carried out under section 74 of the Pensions Act 2004, will focus on employers that are suspected ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: City and Guilds Group launches online financial education
EXCLUSIVE: Skills development organisation the City and Guilds Group has launched an online financial education programme for its 900 UK-based employees.The new programme, provided by Nudge, was implemented on 11 June 2018. It was designed to align with the organisation's key business purpose of developing individual skills and capabilities; the ...
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ArticleUniversity of Bristol pilots wellbeing and sustainability programme
The University of Bristol is to pilot a wellbeing and sustainability programme for its 6,000 employees.The Be the Change programme, provided by engagement specialists Green Rewards, will undergo a three month pilot period, starting in July 2018, across the University’s 6,000 staff members. The programme will focus on encouraging wellbeing ...
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ArticleParalympic swimmer Marc Woods to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2018
Paralympic gold medalist, BBC commentator and author Marc Woods (pictured) is to conclude the two-day conference programme at Employee Benefits Live 2018 with the closing keynote address on Wednesday 3 October 2018.Woods’ session, titled ‘Unleashing your inner HR superstar’, will share insights from his personal journey and reveal the story ...
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ArticlePerpetual Guardian improves work-life balance by 24% after implementing four-day week
New Zealand-based statutory trust organisation Perpetual Guardian has improved work-life balance among its 240 employees by 24% as a result of introducing a four-day working week.Perpetual Guardian ran an eight-week pilot of the four-day working week in March and April 2018 for all of its staff. This pilot enabled all ...