All articles by Debbie Lovewell-Tuck – Page 5
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Will the Spring Budget result in a larger talent pool?
News this week has been dominated by headlines about the numerous strikes taking place across the country, in bids to secure pay increases for junior doctors, teachers, rail and tube workers. The other big news this week, of course, was this year’s Spring Budget.The Budget contained myriad measures impacting the ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Embracing equity on International Women's Day
On Wednesday, we celebrated International Women’s Day. The theme of this year’s campaign was ‘embrace equity’, aiming to get the world talking about why equal opportunities are not enough, and the importance of equitable actions if true inclusion and belonging is to be achieved.Many employers have already recognised this need, ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Could a four-day week become the new normal?
Would a reduced working week be right for your organisation? This week saw the publication of the results of a six-month-long trial of a four-day working week with no loss of pay in 75 organisations.Following the trial, which was led by Four Day Week Global, Four Day Week Campaign and ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Does government need to rethink its stance on menopause support?
On Wednesday, the government faced criticism for its rejection of a number of measures put forward by the Women and Equalities Commission in July last year to support women in the workplace experiencing menopause.Specifically, in its response to the report Menopause and the workplace, the government rejected a proposal to ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Does the UK government have workers' interests at heart?
Over the past few weeks, there have been an increasing number of social media posts and press articles about a bill currently passing through Parliament, with which the UK government has the potential to fundamentally change employment rights.The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which reached report stage and ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Making the most of Blue Monday
A belated Happy New Year to you all!By now, Christmas feels like a distant memory, as many of us settle back into the usual day-to-day routine. Despite all the promise that a new year often brings, January can prove a difficult month for many, thanks to factors such as the ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Navigating Christmas celebrations in 2022
Christmas party season is well and truly underway. With so many celebrations cancelled over the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year, many are relishing the opportunity to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues. But, given the volatile economic climate we are currently living in, and the ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Committing to flexibility
The government’s announcement earlier this week that it is committed to introducing a day one right to request flexible working has been welcomed by many, not least those that have campaigned for such a move in recent years.In its response to the consultation Making flexible working the default, the government ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: An own goal or winning formula?
Last Sunday saw the Fifa World Cup 2022 kick off in Qatar. With many matches scheduled to take place during the working day, this year’s tournament poses something of a challenge for employers.According to research published by bookmaker Paddy Power last week, 47% of the 2,002 football fans surveyed said ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should Elon Musk retain home working at Twitter?
Elon Musk has certainly made an impression – and headlines – during his first few weeks as owner of Twitter. After letting approximately half of the workforce go, this week he announced that employees must return to the office to work if they are able to do so. Those who ...
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VideoEngaging reward options for the workforce of tomorrow
VIDEO: Ian Hodson, head of reward at the University of Lincoln, presented a session titled ‘Engaging reward options for the workforce of tomorrow’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Understanding expectations of graduates coming into the workplace Formulate ideas of ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: What more can be done to support male mental health?
Sometimes a press release lands in my inbox containing facts and figures that really stick in my head. This week, a release focusing on male mental health from mental health and wellbeing support services provider Wellbeing Partners did just that.This highlighted several key statistics pertaining to male mental health in ...
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VideoBuilding an inclusive benefits strategy
VIDEO: Isha Smith, director, compensation and total rewards at Soundcloud and Shefali Roy, founding partner at First Look Capital, presented a session titled ‘Building an inclusive benefits strategy’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: How trends in DE&I and remote ...
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VideoWhy support reproductive health through the workplace
VIDEO: This live panel debate took place on Thursday 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. The panel included: Laura Jackson, physical wellbeing manager, Adobe Lorne Grove, health, wellbeing and engagement advisor, South Central Ambulance Service Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead, Natwest Group The expert panel discussed: ...
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VideoHow to structure an employee care programme for all
VIDEO: Emily Moreton-Smith, product owner and deputy chair at Global, and Serena Lloyd-Smith, head of diversity and inclusion at Global, presented a session titled ‘How to structure an employee care programme for all’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Taking ...
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VideoMenopause matters: Supporting colleagues and their families
VIDEO: Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead at Natwest Group, presented a session titled ‘Menopause matters: Supporting colleagues and their families’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Why supporting colleagues and their families with menopause is so important What Natwest ...
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VideoHappy, healthy and productive teams through hybrid working
VIDEO: Roisin Mackenzie, culture and engagement director at Saga, delivered a session titled ‘Happy, healthy and productive teams through hybrid working’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.Key points covered within the session included:Setting teams up for successBenefit and policy design during and post pandemicEngagement of colleagues and Saga’s ...
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Creating an authentic workplace through mental resilience for employees
VIDEO: Simon Ursell, managing director at Tyler Grange, presented a session titled ‘Creating an authentic workplace through mental resilience for employees’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.Key points covered within the session included:The challenges of a professional career and mental health journeyWhy and how the four-day working week ...
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What are the fundamentals to create a successful mental health strategy?
VIDEO: Mark Greenwald, benefits and wellbeing advisor, Europe, at Lendlease, and Paul Hay, EHS training manager, health and safety Europe at Lendlease, presented a session titled ‘What are the fundamentals to create a successful mental health strategy?’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.Key points covered within the session ...
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The benefits of a proactive approach to mental health
VIDEO: This live panel debate took place on Thursday 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel included:Jurgita Capizzano, international benefits manager, Kraft HeinzJustin Turner, head of human resources, Sytner Jaguar Land RoverLorne Grove, health, wellbeing and engagement advisor, South Central Ambulance ServiceThe expert panel discussed: making mental health part ...