All Benefits for carers articles – Page 9
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ArticleNew family-friendly regulations set to take effect on 6 April 2024
Several new family-friendly regulations, including the right to request flexible working from day one of employment, carer’s leave and extended redundancy protections for new parents, will come into effect on 6 April 2024 in England, Scotland and Wales. The regulations include The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, ...
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ArticleHSBC extends parental leave for Hong Kong-based staff
Banking organisation HSBC has extended its parental leave benefits for Hong Kong-based staff to foster a family-friendly and inclusive culture.From 1 January 2024, maternity leave for full-time employees will increase from 16 to 20 weeks, while paternity, or secondary caregiver, leave will rise from 10 to 40 days. Both will ...
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ArticleCisco, Deloitte and Hilton named as best workplaces for parents in 2023
Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comCommunications firm Cisco, professional services network Deloitte and hotel chain Hilton have been named as some of the best workplaces for parents in 2023.Through Great Place To Work’s Trust Index survey, employees shared confidential feedback about their organisation’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point ...
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ArticleAutomobili Lamborghini signs agreement to improve employee flexibility
Credit: Claudio Caridi / Shutterstock.comAutomobili Lamborghini has signed an agreement to balance its Italian employees’ leisure and work time through greater flexibility and reshaping working hours.Decided with the Unitary Trade Union Representation, FIOM CGIL and FIM CISL, the draft agreement for the years 2023-2026 sets out new work models that ...
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ArticleEdnah Otieno: What is the biggest lesson you have learnt this year?
The biggest lesson I have learnt this year is that nurturing an inclusive culture is enabled by having the right policies, principles and practices on future or emerging trends.At Diageo, we are committed to nurturing the most inclusive and diverse culture, not just because it helps our business to grow ...
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Article53% of British employees would switch jobs for better benefits
More than half (53%) of British employees would switch jobs and take the same role elsewhere for better benefits, according to research by emplyee benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits.Its Mind the gap survey, in collaboration with YouGov, which surveyed 1,000 employees, highlighted a link between employee benefits and staff retention, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 24 - 30 November 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 - 30 November 2023 were: Apple, Microsoft and UKG named World’s Best Companies of 2023Cumberland Building Society launches neurodiversity toolkitBoots completes £4.8 billion pension scheme buy-inFoster Denovo Group acquires benefits arm of Punter Southall AspireShell UK reports -31.4% to 38.9% mean ...
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ArticleCoty extends global parental leave policy
Image credit: Konektus Photo / Shutterstock.comGlobal beauty firm Coty is to extend its global parental leave policy which will allow all employees to take a minimum of 14 weeks, fully paid, regardless of gender.Coty’s gender-neutral parental leave policy was first established in 2022 and offered all employees access to the ...
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ArticleBank of Ireland receives Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark
Bank of Ireland has been awarded the Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity due to its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) commitments.To achieve the Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark, employers must conduct an in-depth assessment of EDI practices, including diverse and inclusive ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 November 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 November 2023 were: Deutsche Bank completes £500 million pensions buy-inRSA Insurance to launch equal parental leave policySSE accredited as living pension employerUK employers could spend up to £15b on benefits staff do not wantBasic pay for private and public ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance to introduce equal parental leave
RSA Insurance is to introduce equal parental leave from January 2024 in order to add to its family-friendly provision.The new policy will offer all parents up to 52 weeks of equal leave, 26 of which will be fully paid.?It will apply to any employee with six months’ service, whose child ...
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OpinionElla Bond: The effects of a tribunal about dismissal regarding returning to office
In the legal case Follows v Nationwide Building Society, an employee was awarded almost £350,000 in compensation after successfully claiming unfair dismissal and indirect disability discrimination by association. The case serves as a stark reminder for employers to exercise caution when imposing mandates for employees to return to the office, ...
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Case StudiesSantander supports employees with inclusive parental leave policies
Banking organisation Santander offers a variety of support for its 19,800 UK employees to ensure its parental support offering is inclusive to all.As part of its parental leave policy, Santander provides up to 52 weeks of maternity, primary carer and adoption leave, regardless of how long an employee has been ...
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AnalysisHow to ensure parental leave policies are inclusive
Employers should start by exploring what potential and current employees are looking for in an inclusive parental leave policy.The use of gender inclusive language in parental leave policies helps to avoid primary caregiver assumptions and ensures all employees feel included.Regularly reviewing policies and seeking employee feedback are also important actions ...
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ArticleShiseido introduces postpartum support for staff
Credit: yu_photo / Shutterstock.comJapanese cosmetics business Shiseido has launched a postpartum service to provide support to employees with children under three months old.From this month, employees at Shiseido and its partner firms will be able to access housework and childcare assistance by licensed, qualified postpartum care professionals. It is available ...
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Supplier articleTHE ART OF REWARDING YOUR PEOPLE AT CHRISTMAS
Something they want, something they need, give them a treat, and watch your business succeed. There’s an art to rewarding your people in a way they’ll truly appreciate and remember whilst making it sustainable for you. Did you know that we’re one of the leading UK digital ...
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Supplier articleWEALTH at work launch NEW Corporate ISA
In today’s economic climate, helping employees to build their financial resilience and providing them with the knowledge and tools to do so, has never been so important.Whilst a workplace pension provides a savings vehicle for retirement, many organisations want to put in place a tax efficient savings option for those ...
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Article70% of working parents want work-life balance in a job
Work-life balance is the top factor that working parents consider when looking for a job, with 70% citing this, according to new research.Commissioned by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign, the survey consisted of responses from 1,002 working parents in England, who work both full- and part-time ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 - 26 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 - 26 October 2023 were: KPMG implements pay freeze for some employeesLiving wage rates rise to at least £12 an hour59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packagesCottesmore School appoints AI principal headteacherSixth form college staff accept pay riseExclusive: ...
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ArticleGrant Thornton, EY and KPMG among 2023’s 100 Best Companies
Audit, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton, EY, Bank of America and financial services business KPMG have been named among 2023’s 100 Best Companies by Seramount.The professional services and research firm’s list recognises employers that support their employees and their families, and honours organisations that go beyond traditional parental leave ...