All Benefits for carers articles – Page 30
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ArticleSarah Churchman: Should employers offer more support for working parents?
Balancing office and home life is not new to working parents but the events of the last year - where the home turned into the office - saw this finely tuned balance thrown off-kilter for many. If we acknowledge that the everyday reality of our working parents has changed greatly ...
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ArticleSara Thompson: Should employers offer more support for working parents?
The past year has put more pressure on working parents than ever before, with the national lockdowns forcing many to juggle working and caring for their loved ones. At Phoenix we welcome the diversity of thought and resilience that working parents and working carers bring to our workforce, and would ...
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OpinionKatie Davenport: CJRS changes to allow furlough of working parents
Following closure of primary and secondary schools on 5 January 2021, HMRC amended its guidance on which employees can be furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). An employer can now furlough an employee if they are unable to work, whether in the workplace or from home, because they ...
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ArticleOne-in-five employees have no flexible working options
Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has revealed a serious lack of flexible working opportunities – leading it to call for flexibility to be a day-one right.The research finds one-in-five employees (19%) currently work in organisations that offer no flexible working options at all, while nearly a ...
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Supplier articleYour go-to employee productivity guide for 2021
Targets! If you are a manager, team leader, or head of department, it seems likely that you will be under pressure to meet them. You might be hardworking, lead by example, and a meticulous planner; but if your team aren’t pulling their weight, it can be hard ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Employee appreciation has never been more important
As the effects of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continue to be felt across the world, many employers are being forced to furlough staff, reduce pay or implement job cuts in a bid to stay in business.Meanwhile, it is likely that remaining employees at these organisations are facing personal struggles of ...
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ArticleMcDonald’s named Top Employer for working mums
McDonald’s, UBS, PwC and IBM (UK) are all among the UK’s leading organisations for initiatives supporting working parents, according to the annual Top Employers Awards run by employment agency Workingmums.co.uk.The awards – now in their eleventh year – celebrate employers that go above and beyond in helping stuff juggle their ...
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ArticlePoll: Four-fifths of employers are giving working parents more flexibility to cope
Employee Benefits Poll: An overwhelming majority of organisations say they are providing staff with greater flexibility to help working parents cope during the current lockdown.This week’s straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers has found more than four-fifths (82%) cite offering flexibility as the main way in which they are supporting employees ...
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Supplier articleEXPERIENCE AND THE ROLE OF DATA
Employees expect a certain level of design and functionality in their interactions with technology and it’s very clear - and disengaging - when these standards are not met. Unfortunately few employers recognise the need for big improvements here. There is a large disconnect between the benefits experience ...
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ArticlePhoenix Group introduces five more days of emergency leave
Long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group is providing five more paid leave days for working carers to help them cope with the third national lockdown.Sara Thompson, group HR director, said: “Last year we provided colleagues with similar access to five days' emergency paid leave to help them during the ...
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Article71% of working mothers have had their furlough requests refused
Almost three-quarters (71%) of working mothers who have applied for furlough following the latest school closures have had their requests turned down, according to research by Trades Union Congress (TUC).The study, which polled 51,735 mothers, found that 78% have not been furloughed by their employers, while 40% were unaware that ...
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ArticleAllen and Overy resets emergency paid leave days for staff
International law firm Allen and Overy is resetting its emergency paid leave policy to support employees affected by the latest Covid-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown measures.The organisation, which initially offered staff five days of paid emergency leave at the start of a 12-month rolling period, has reset the initiative so that employees ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: How to tell when your employee benefits have stopped motivating your workforce
As an employer, you probably understand that you need employee benefits – with attractive benefits, your business can ensure our employees remain motivated, happy and appreciated. Not only this, but you are also likely to attract and retain top talent.However, as time progresses so do the needs of your employees. ...
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Poll: Are you offering additional support for working parents during the current lockdown?
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Supplier articleHow HR can help parents manage work and childcare through COVID-19
Lockdowns and restrictions have placed a huge amount of pressure on parents. Restrictions and school closures have made it difficult to arrange childcare and balancing work, childcare and work-life balance is a key issue.While it also presents a challenge for HR in how to support parents, thankfully a lot of ...
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ArticleZurich UK introduces two weeks' emergency paid leave for working parents
Insurer Zurich UK is offering two weeks’ fully-paid emergency ‘lockdown leave’ to parents and carers affected by school closures.The organisation expects that more than one in five of its 4,500 UK-based employees will benefit from the new entitlement, which gives parents and carers an additional 10 days’ paid leave to ...
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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 ...