All Benefits for carers articles – Page 29
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ArticleGerman government extends child sickness benefit for working parents
The German government has extended its child sickness benefit in 2021 to further support working parents during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The enhancements in childcare sickness benefit are due to the German government extending Coronavirus lockdown restrictions and imposing tougher measures until 31 January 2021.Employees with responsibilities for children will receive ...
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ArticleTUC urges employers to furlough parents affected by school closures
Employers should offer furlough to parents affected by school closures and who lack childcare as a result, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said.Schools across the UK have been closed until at least mid-February after councils wrote to the education secretary urging closures amid fears of rising infection rates.The Coronavirus ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Improve Retention & Recruitment in 2021
SME’s are integral to the UK economy, with over 99% of UK businesses falling into this category and employing around 60% of all employees in the private sector.Working for an SME rather than a large corporate business has many benefits - greater flexibility, closer connections to the visions and goals ...
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Supplier articleThe Analysis and Development of Employee Benefits
Technology advancements are everywhere, from voice activated home hubs and smart televisions to programmed automotive braking systems.As technology continues to develop, the provision of employee benefits becomes easier than ever before. If you’re wondering how technology can help you as an employer, we’ve listed three questions you need to consider ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Retirement Savings
There are certain things in life that will happen whether we plan for them or not. One of these is when we reach the conclusion of our working lives and want to continue to receive an income without having to work. This is otherwise known as retirement savings, wages without ...
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Supplier article6 trends shaping the future of employee benefits
By Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Thought LeaderThe world of work is changing quickly – as it has been reshaped by new workplace demographics, globalisation and technological advancements, businesses must pivot their benefits strategies to meet their employees where they are.In this new environment, businesses must reassess whether their benefits ...
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Case StudiesSir Robert McAlpine builds on its future-proofed reward strategy with a family focus
As a construction and civil engineering business with a history spanning over 150 years, family-friendly benefits may not be an obvious thing that springs to mind when considering Sir Robert McAlpine’s reward strategy. However, as a family-owned and run organisation, the employer recognises the importance of providing support and assistance ...
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ArticleWickes introduces healthcare support for new parents
DIY retailer Wickes has introduced a healthcare support programme for its 8,000 employees and their partners if they become parents.The scheme, provided by Peppy, enables working parents to access confidential peronalised one-to-one support from an expert pre- and post-natal practitioner, specialist pre- and postnatal mental health support and video consultations ...
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ArticleZurich Australia introduces new family care policy for employees
Insurance organisation Zurich Australia is to introduce a new family care policy to support all working parents.Its new policy, which will come into effect on 21 December 2020 replacing Zurich's existing parental leave policy, will enable all primary parents to take up to 16 weeks' paid leave and request up ...
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OpinionCaroline Gatrell: Does flexible working in the time of Covid-19 create a sense of entitlement?
Flexible working has perhaps never been more important than it is now. For employed parents of school age and pre-school age children seeking to manage their commitments to both work and family, whether they are working from home or out at work due to being designated essential workers, employer support ...
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Case StudiesCoursesonline promotes inclusive working policies for all employees
Education website Coursesonline has an open and inclusive approach to its working carers benefits strategy.The organisation, which has 69 employees globally, believes that a one-size-fits-all approach would not work for its employees and is very much open to being led by its employees.Sarah McQueen, managing director at Coursesonline explains: "[Organisations] ...
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AnalysisHow to support working carers without alienating other employees
Need to know:While it is important that employers demonstrate their willingness to support working carers, they must be careful not to alienate employees that don't have caring responsiblities.There are many benefits available that employers can offer working carers, and these can also be promoted to other employees.Communicating the benefits and ...
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ArticleLego Group enhances parental leave for 18,000 employees globally
Toy manufacturer Lego Group is to enhance its global paid parental leave policy for primary caregivers, offering over 18,000 employees 26 weeks of parental leave.From 1 November 2020, employees who become parents through childbirth or adoption will be entitled to the organisation’s minimum global standard of paid childcare leave, dependant ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: PricewaterhouseCoopers supports working carers during Covid-19
Employee Benefits Reset 2020: During the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) has enhanced its support for employees with caring responsibilities.Sarah Churchman, chief inclusion, community and wellbeing officer at PWC, led a session on the additional support the employer has offered to working parents. She said: "We have been aiding our ...
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ArticleZurich UK sees 70% of dads use paternity leave benefit
Insurance organisation Zurich UK has seen almost three-quarters (70%) of its employees who have become new fathers take advantage of its paternity benefit since it launched in December 2019.Through conducting a survey with OnePoll, involving 1,000 employees, the organisation also found that over three-quarters (78%) of the organisation's new fathers ...
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ArticleSwiss government increases paid paternity leave to 10 days
The Swiss government has approved new paternity legislation, providing fathers of newly born babies with 10 days paid leave.From 2021, the new legislation will allow biological fathers to take the enhanced leave at any point during the first six months following the birth of their child, a rise of nine ...
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AnalysisHow will support for working carers change after the pandemic?
Need to know:Even as we move out of lockdown, organisations are becoming increasingly aware that carers still need additional support and flexibility.Adapt and communicate a benefits strategy to acknowledge this growing section of the workforce.Signpost carer specific support, such as policies and guidance, that could be of use to ...
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Case StudiesUltimate Software and Kronos ensures carers are at the heart of benefits strategy
Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software, soon to be known as Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), has thought long and hard about its wellbeing strategy during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, ensuring that all of its 12,000 employees with caring responsibilities are not overlooked.Like most organisations, Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software has adopted ...
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OpinionEsther Langdon: Will support for working carers change after the pandemic?
?As the government and the workforce struggle with decisions about venturing a return to work, it is not contested that one of the legacies of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) will be more widespread working from home. Reactions from employers range from a grudging acceptance to a wish to embrace the moment, building ...
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ArticleVodacom Group introduces gender-neutral parental leave
South African mobile communications organisation Vodacom Group has introduced gender-neutral parental leave policy, effective immediately.Its new leave policy allows employees, regardless of their gender and sexual orientation, the opportunity to take 16 weeks fully paid parental leave, any time during the first 18 months after becoming a parent. The benefit ...