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  • Bristol Airport living wage
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    Bristol Airport becomes accredited living wage employer

    2023-06-19T09:46:24Z

    Bristol Airport has become a living wage employer after receiving real living wage accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.As part of the airport and its business partners' commitment, all employees aged 23 and above will now be paid £10.90 per hour, which is higher than the government’s current £9.50 an ...

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    Cofra Holding hires new chief people officer

    2023-06-19T08:00:41Z

    Retail, real estate, asset management, private equity and renewable energy firm Cofra Holding has recruited Jeroen Wels to be its new chief people officer from 1 September.Wels will be replacing Ditri Zandstra, who has decided to step down after more than a decade of leadership at Cofra and the Anthos ...

  • Wickes L'Oreal
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    Exclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategy

    2023-06-19T08:00:06Z

    Home improvement retailer Wickes and cosmetics brand L'Oreal have been shortlisted in the category Best alignment of benefits to business strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Investors in People, this award celebrates an organisation that demonstrates how its benefits strategy is aligned with its broader business strategy.Judges were ...

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    Portugal pilots four-day work week

    2023-06-16T10:59:51Z

    Thirty nine private-sector Portuguese organisations have begun a government-funded pilot of a four-day working week as part of a commitment to reduce weekly hours while maintaining full pay.The aim of the pilot is to measure the impact of reduced working time on employees’ physical and mental health and the economic ...

  • Education Authority strike
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    Education Authority staff strike over pay

    2023-06-16T10:55:23Z

    More than 700 workers employed by the Education Authority in Northern Ireland have begun seven days of strike action as of 15 June over a pay dispute.A total of 94% of employees voted for industrial action, with school bus drivers, escorts and maintenance workers, catering staff, classroom assistants, playground supervisors, ...

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    28% want more workplace mental health and wellbeing support

    2023-06-16T10:49:44Z

    Nearly one-third (28%) of UK workers have asked for greater workplace mental health and wellbeing support from employers to combat isolation and low motivation, according to research by recruitment agency Aspire.The agency, which spoke to 900 candidates for its latest Workplace trends survey, found that flexibility and remote working were ...

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    University of Wisconsin searches for cheese taster

    2023-06-16T08:00:24Z

    Something for the weekend: The Centre for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in the US has begun searching for a descriptive sensory panellist to taste cheese, pizza and other dairy products.Successful applicants for this un-brie-lievable opportunity will be passionate about all types of foods, but especially cheese, ...

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    The top 10 most-read articles between 9 - 15 June 2023

    2023-06-16T08:00:09Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 - 15 June 2023 were: Tribunal finds Police Federation of England and Wales discriminated in pensions claims Accenture accredited as menopause-friendly employerCoca Cola staff accept up to 18% pay rise Just 13% of UK staff feel benefits align with their needsExclusive: ...

  • Staffordshire County Council foster
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    Staffordshire County Council becomes foster-friendly employer

    2023-06-15T10:52:31Z

    Credit: Ascannio / Shutterstock.comStaffordshire County Council has received fostering-friendly accreditation by the Fostering Network due to its support for employees who balance work with fostering.The council has given employees who foster more flexibility in working patterns, along with access to paid time off for assessments, training and when settling young ...

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    Falck firefighters at Glasgow Airport accept pay increase

    2023-06-15T10:47:44Z

    Credit: oleschwander / Shutterstock.comAround 50 Falck firefighters based at Glasgow Airport have secured an annual pay increase worth £3,262 on average following union negotiations by Unite.The pay deal for staff who perform fire safety functions at the airport is an increase on the employer’s previous 5% pay offer, which was ...

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    39% of staff believe parental leave should be more inclusive

    2023-06-15T10:39:38Z

    More than one-third (39%) of employees think their employer should do more to make their parental leave policy more inclusive, according to research by global employment and HR firm Remote.Its Pride in parenting: how workplaces can offer inclusive parental leave policies report, which surveyed 5,708 full-time employees across 11 markets ...

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    Exclusive: Kirklees Council and Leeds City Council shortlisted for Best public sector benefits

    2023-06-15T08:00:55Z

    Kirklees Council and Leeds City Council have been shortlisted in the category Best public sector benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.New for 2023, this award is aimed at public sector organisations that cover public goods or government services, such as law enforcement, the military, infrastructure, public transport, public education, ...

  • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
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    Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group promotes Amanda Hyndman to chief people officer

    2023-06-15T08:00:35Z

    Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has promoted Amanda Hyndman to chief people officer.Hyndman, who joined the group in 2007, was appointed group director of quality and rooms in 2020 due to her contribution to its success. Her career spans more than 30 years in the luxury hotel industry, and she has ...

  • Coca Cola pay rise
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    Coca Cola staff accept up to 18% pay rise

    2023-06-14T11:08:11Z

    Credit: Katherine Welles / Shutterstock.comCoca Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) staff based at its soft drinks plant in Wakefield, Yorkshire have accepted an up to 18% pay rise, ending the threat of strike action.The deal will see employees’ salaries increase between £3,476 and £3,876 in the first 12 months, with further ...

  • Prysmian Group parental leave
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    Prysmian Group enhances global parental leave

    2023-06-14T11:01:25Z

    Credit: DELBO ANDREA / Shutterstock.comCables, energy and telecoms firm Prysmian Group has enhanced its minimum global parental leave and reinforced a full-circle support programme for primary caregivers.The organisation has increased parental leave for primary caregivrs 12 to 16 weeks at full salary, as well as introducing a minimum global standard ...

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    12% of employers do not offer support for ill and injured staff

    2023-06-14T10:38:34Z

    Just one in 10 (12%) employers do not have support mechanisms in place for newly injured or ill employees because they either cannot afford it or they do not feel it is their responsibility, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).Its study of 503 HR decision-makers working ...

  • Accenture
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    Accenture accredited as menopause-friendly employer

    2023-06-13T10:39:48Z

    Professional services firm Accenture has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation due to its provision of support for perimenopause and menopause.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed on evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...

  • Lem-uhn menstrual leave
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    Lem-uhn implements menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy

    2023-06-13T10:36:18Z

    London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy as part of its aim to create a positive work environment.Employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days of paid personal leave per year if they feel they are unable to perform work duties due to ...

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    43% of UK staff report feeling stressed every day

    2023-06-13T10:32:36Z

    Almost half of UK employees (43%) feel stressed in everyday life, according to new research by Mercer Marsh Benefits.The health and benefits consultancy surveyed more than 17,500 employees in 16 markets across the globe for its 2023 Health on demand report to find out about their priorities when it comes ...

  • Police Federation England Wales
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    Tribunal finds Police Federation of England and Wales discriminated in pension claims

    2023-06-12T10:36:17Z

    The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has been found to have discriminated against and victimised members who previously made claims against the government after being moved to pension schemes with reduced benefits.The Career Average Revalued Earnings Police Pension Scheme came into effect in April 2015, allowing members born ...