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    One-third launched benefits and ran events for Mental Health Awareness Week

    2023-05-31T08:00:59Z

    Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (36.3%) of organisations either did introduce, or were planning on introducing, new mental health support benefits, events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just 5.4% either did or were planning ...

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    Poll: Do you offer a neonatal leave policy?

    2023-05-30T10:56:57Z

    Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that Marks and Spencer introduced a neonatal policy to allow those with babies who need neonatal care to benefit from extra leave and pay without using up maternity, paternity or adoption leave.In ...

  • Amazon extends pay benefits for U.S. and Canada employees
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    Amazon introduces new flexible-working options

    2023-05-30T10:37:27Z

    Retail giant Amazon has launched two new working contracts that offer flexibility for those who have commitments that prevent them working full-time.Its term-time contract will give parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the option to work term-time only, guaranteeing time off for the six-week summer break and the two-week ...

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    West End performers and stage managers accept 16% pay rise

    2023-05-30T10:32:07Z

    Thousands of West End theatre actors and stage managers have accepted a 16% pay rise following threat of strike action.A total of 94.09% of workers, who are represented by performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity, voted to accept the pay deal with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) from ...

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    Finnair names Kaisa Aalto-Luoto chief people officer

    2023-05-30T08:00:49Z

    Finnish airline Finnair has appointed Kaisa Aalto-Luoto chief people officer and member of the executive board.Aalto-Luoto, who currently works as chief human resources officer at Sanoma Media, will start in her new role no later than 23 November. She previously worked as senior vice president of human resources and communications ...

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    Exclusive: Bupa and Vivup shortlisted for Best supplier to work for

    2023-05-30T08:00:21Z

    Private healthcare provider Bupa and employee benefits provider Vivup have been shortlisted in the category Best Supplier to Work For at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to recognise an organisation that uses its benefits package to position itself as an attractive employer beyond offering its own products ...

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    Neonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal Assent

    2023-05-26T10:42:33Z

    The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, the Carer’s Leave Act and the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act have received Royal Assent.Once in force, these government-backed bills will support vulnerable workers and parents during difficult times.The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, introduced by Stuart C McDonald ...

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    Powys County Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer

    2023-05-26T10:14:18Z

    Credit: Wozzie / Shutterstock.comPowys County Council in Wales has pledged to become an endometriosis-friendly employer by signing up to the Endometriosis Friendly Scheme in order to support its employees who have the condition.Led by Endometriosis UK, the scheme provides guidance on how employers can commit to providing those with the ...

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    American Express kicks off search for TikTok football correspondent

    2023-05-26T08:00:43Z

    Credit: Jason Ilagan / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: American Express, which sponsors football team Brighton and Hove Albion, has kicked off its nationwide search for an Amex TikTok correspondent for the Premier League Summer Series tour in the US this July.Fans will win the chance to gain exclusive access to ...

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    Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health

    2023-05-26T08:00:07Z

    Channel 4 and global investment bank Citi have been shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was newly introduced for 2023, to recognise the most effective benefits strategy to help and support staff going through fertility treatment or pregnancy, regardless of gender.Judges ...

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    The top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 May 2023

    2023-05-26T08:00:07Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 May 2023 were: Marks and Spencer launches neonatal leave policyAsda to consult on pay drop for store staff close to LondonLidl GB gives staff third pay rise in 12 monthsHobbycraft, Softwire named Best Companies to Work For Q2 2023Osborne ...

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    City of London Corporation staff strike over pay

    2023-05-25T10:39:47Z

    More than 1,000 City of London Corporation workers have commenced a 24-hour strike today (25 May) in a dispute over pay.The number consists of more than 250 Unite and more than 900 GMB members, of which 77% voted for strike action earlier this year. The workers are employed as security, ...

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    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner expands parental leave policies globally

    2023-05-25T10:24:39Z

    Global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has expanded its parental leave policies across the business, effective from 1 July.UK employees will be eligible for 26 weeks of leave at 100% pay, as well as 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay for primary carers, and 13 weeks at 100% ...

  • Cushman and Wakefield reduces gender pay gap from 35.8% to 31.1%
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    UK gender pay gap falls at fastest rate since 2017

    2023-05-25T10:02:47Z

    The overall UK gender pay gap has fallen at its fastest annual rate in six years, according to research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).The national median pay gap declined by 0.7%, from 12.9% in 2021-22 to 12.2% in 2022-23, while the median hourly pay gap decreased from 9.8% in 2021-22 to 9.2% ...

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    Confederation of British Industry appoints interim chief people officer

    2023-05-25T08:00:46Z

    The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has appointed Elizabeth Wallace (pictured right) as interim chief people officer as a step to build trust in its culture and purpose.Wallace will sit on the executive committee and will report directly to the board on matters of workplace conduct and culture.In her new ...

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    Lisa Pearl: What weight does an employer accreditation add to your people strategy?

    2023-05-25T05:00:47Z

    At Anchor, we are dedicated to supporting our employees who deliver high standards of care and great places to live for our residents every day. In 2022, we became an accredited real Living Wage employer and this year we were delighted to have achieved Gold accreditation in the Inclusive Employers ...

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    Rhian Langham: What weight does an employer accreditation add to your people strategy?

    2023-05-25T05:00:27Z

    We are always proud and humbled to receive any employer accreditation, especially when it is a direct result of our employees’ feedback which helps us look at how we can improve every year.We have been named a Great Place to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute and ...

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    Corinne Mills: What weight does an employer accreditation add to your people strategy?

    2023-05-25T05:00:05Z

    Our menopause-friendly employer accreditation is something we are very proud of. With an 81% female workforce, it means a lot to our people and our Menopause Matters Network, who were fundamental in securing this recognition. It has meant that menopause, and other important topics, are highly visible and openly discussed ...

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    Cardinal Global Logistics becomes employee owned

    2023-05-24T10:19:01Z

    Manchester-headquartered logistics services business Cardinal Global Logistics has transitioned to an employee ownership model to mark 25 years in business.The business, which employs more than 400 employees, aimed to create an environment where every member of staff has the same opportunity to become a partner in its democratisation model, sharing ...

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    Funding Circle signs pregnancy loss pledge

    2023-05-24T10:01:20Z

    Lending platform Funding Circle has signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge in order to support its staff through miscarriage.The business signed the pledge following its identification by Parents at FC, one of Funding Circle's six diversity, equity and inclusion groups, as a way of recognising its commitment to supporting ...