All Benefits for carers articles
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AnalysisWhat impact has the Flexible Working Act had since its inception?
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 ushered in a raft of changes which boosted the rights of employees.
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Case StudiesAluminium Fire Systems offers flexible working options over four-day week
The organisation moved the whole workforce to working four 10-hour days.
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ArticleAsda launches neonatal care leave
Retailer Asda has launched a neonatal care leave policy in order to provide its employees with leave and pay if their baby needs neonatal care after birth. The policy will enable a parent of a baby admitted into neonatal care, within 28 days of being born, to ...
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ArticleSpain to allow single parents to take double parental leave
Source: Shutterstock / 2203806429 The Spanish Plenary of the Constitutional Court has declared it unconstitutional that biological mothers of single-parent families and self-employed workers cannot extend their permit by birth and childcare beyond 16 weeks. The ruling follows a reform to Spain’s family law back in February, ...
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OpinionDaniel McAfee: What should employers be aware of with equal parental leave policies?
Deloitte’s introduction of a 26-week equal parental leave policy in September 2024 likely reflects a strategic move to align with evolving societal values and workforce expectations. This policy sends a powerful message that it values all employees equally, regardless of gender or family circumstances, and is willing ...
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ArticleCircus PPC introduces new family leave policy
Circus PPC has introduced a new fully-paid family leave benefit for staff, regardless of gender or parental role. The pay-per-click (PPC) agency’s new package, launched with Access HR, includes 26 weeks of fully-paid leave, 10 days paid fertility leave per cycle, which covers up to three cycles ...
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ArticleCanada Life enhances parental and family-friendly policies
Insurance, retirement and investment services provider Canada Life has enhanced parental and family-friendly policies for employees located within the UK and Isle of Man. From 1 January 2025, Canada Life staff will be eligible for 26 weeks of paid maternity leave or 16 weeks of paid paternity leave. This will ...
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ArticleCitigroup and TLT named some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers
Source: From TLT Investment bank and financial services business Citigroup, law firm TLT and North East London NHS Foundation Trust have been named as some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers for 2024. For the 15th consecutive year, charity Working Families has compiled a list ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tesco loses Supreme Court case over fire and rehire proposals Deloitte equalises paid parental leave University College London to give non-clinical staff pay increase Junior doctors accept 22% pay settlement Nottingham ...
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ArticleHerbert Smith Freehills enhances parental and carers policies
Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has introduced enhanced parental and carers policies as part of its commitment to the wellbeing of its employees, effective 1 October. The policies are part of Life@HSF, which is the firm’s approach to delivering a flexible and supportive working environment. Its aim ...
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ArticleDeloitte equalises paid parental leave
Accounting firm Deloitte UK is to equalise parental leave, in order to give fathers the same paternity pay as it does maternity pay for mothers. The policy of 26 weeks of fully-paid family leave for all new parents will come into effect on 1 January 2025 and ...
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ArticleUS Boeing workers strike over pay offer
More than 30,000 workers employed by aerospace business Boeing in Seattle and Portland in the United States (US) have begun strike action after rejecting a pay offer. The employees, who work on constructing planes including the 737 Max and 777, are members of the International Association of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Bank of London and the Middle East launches enhanced and flexible maternity leave Exclusive: Travis Perkins and Rio Tinto to discuss culture of recognition and reward at Employee Benefits Live ...
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ArticleBank of London and the Middle East launch enhanced and flexible maternity leave
Bank of London and the Middle East has launched an enhanced and flexible maternity leave benefit to provide new mothers with different options to suit their personal preferences. As part of its recognition that not all women want the same provision, the bank’s policy outlines four different ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 30 August - 5 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 30 August - 5 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Government rolls out health check programme to workplaces Zellis Group to acquire Benify from Vitruvian Partners Coventry Building Society and Unum named Best Places to Work in Financial Services NHS ...
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ArticlePladis launches global parental and bereavement leave policy
Pladis, a snacking business that owns McVitie’s, Godiva, Jacob’s and Carr’s, has launched a global parental and bereavement leave policy to support its employees.Its global Life Transitions policy offers a commitment to support all of its 16,000 employees across its 20 operating countries with the same standard. This includes a ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 23 - 29 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 23 - 29 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Allpay introduces Hereford Gift Card as staff reward Next workers win equal pay claim Increased workload behind mental health absences for 40% of employers Scottish Power Energy Network workers accept pay ...
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Article27% of working parents feel guilty about unplanned time off to care for poorly child
Over a quarter (27%) of working parents in the UK would feel guilty about taking unplanned time off work, or out of their business, to care for their poorly child, according to research by MetLife UK. The protection and employee benefits provider’s survey of 3,003 working parents ...
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Supplier articlePluxee UK Uses Olympic Lessons to Answer the Question: How do you motivate employees?
Solidarity, teamwork, inclusivity, motivation—what can the Olympics teach us about employee motivation? We’ll explore how to incorporate these values into your workplace culture by drawing on Olympic themes. Discover what drives employee motivation, enhances engagement, and increases productivity. Continue reading to discover how to motivate your employees: ...
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OpinionThe Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill and the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024
On 6 December 2023, the Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons as a Private Member’s Bill by Chris Elmore, a Labour MP, with support from Darren Henry, a Conservative MP. It enjoyed the support of the government and across ...