All Editorial articles – Page 11
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Nespresso UK highlights importance of human connection to wellbeing
Employee Benefits Live 2022: Developing a wellbeing proposition to meet staff needs that is meaningful and relevant is important for businesses, according to Charlotte Hallett (pictured), head of HR at Nespresso UK and Republic of Ireland.Hallett’s keynote, titled ‘Human at the Heart – how Nespresso is implementing a whole-person approach ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Nespresso UK to discuss evolving approaches to wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Hallett (pictured), head of HR at Nespresso UK and Republic of Ireland, will present the closing keynote on wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2022 this week.Titled ‘The purposeful people plan - how Nespresso is implementing a whole-person approach to employee wellbeing’, the keynote will take place in Theatre ...
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ArticleSouth Cambridgeshire District Council to trial four-day week
South Cambridgeshire District Council has committed to trial a four-day working week for its 470 desk-based staff, as of January 2023.The council will undertake planning for the three-month trial from October, with staff pay rate set to remain the same. If the pilot is successful, it said it will consider ...
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ArticleRoscommon County Council introduces internal communication app
Roscommon County Council has launched its internal communication application called RosComms in order to improve connection and engagement between all members of staff.The Irish council has 481 employees working across multiple locations, with some having no regular access to emails. It worked with technology firm Thrive to create the app ...
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ArticleSurgeons Quarter introduces engagement and wellbeing programme
Surgeons Quarter, the commercial arm for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, has launched an engagement initiative to improve staff wellbeing.The SQ Cares programme, run by representatives across all departments of the business, was set up in order to focus on the welfare and wellbeing of employees. Nine members ...
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ArticleBerry blast: Best bites to boost productivity revealed
Something for the weekend: Employers looking to help their staff boost productivity while providing a healthy snack around the office should make a beeline for berries, according to research by nutrition programme provider Lifesum for Work.High in polyphenols, berries were found to be the best food for boosting cognitive function ...
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Article29% of employers are reviewing their domestic abuse support for staff
Employee Benefits poll: Almost three in 10 (29%) employers do not currently offer their employees dedicated domestic abuse support, but are reviewing their policies.More than one-fifth (22%) of respondents to an online survey conducted by Employee Benefits earlier this month admitted that they do not offer dedicated support of this ...
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ArticleRedbridge Council signs domestic abuse charter
Redbridge Council in the London Borough of Redbridge has signed trade union GMB’s Work to Stop Domestic Abuse Charter, in order to support employees experiencing domestic abuse.By signing the charter, employers pledge to ensure that staff will not be disadvantaged at work, as well as offering access to services and ...
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ArticleOut of Office? Hybrid workers head for the beach this summer
Something for the weekend: Almost three-fifths (57%) of UK hybrid workers have planned to extend their overseas trips this summer in order to ditch the office and work from more idyllic locations, according to research by flexible workspace operator IWG.The research, which canvassed 1,009 hybrid office workers in August, found ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits on offer at Blood Cancer UK
The benefits offered by Blood Cancer UK:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension scheme for all employees with default contributions of 5% for employee and employer. Employees can change their contributions and if they maintain it above 3%, the employer contribution continues. Employer contributions increase to 10% upon completion of five ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Blood Cancer UK supports employee engagement with a boost to wellbeing benefits
tynanbarton · Blood Cancer UK/Employee Benefits podcastListen: In the past year, charity Blood Cancer UK has focused on supporting the motivation and engagement of its employees through an expanded wellbeing benefits provision, all against the backdrop of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and subsequent financial difficulties.In this episode of the Employee ...
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ArticleLucky Voice expands employee assistance programme
Social entertainment brand Lucky Voice has extended its employee assistance programme (EAP) to include mental health and wellbeing support.Lucky Voice added a suite of resources and self-help tools to the EAP, aimed at supporting its 87 employees both physically and emotionally, from managing anxiety to breathing techniques.The business also launched ...
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Article66% think flexibility will better support staff wellbeing
Two-thirds (66%) of UK office employees said more flexibility around how they work would better support their physical and mental wellbeing, according to research by health insurer Vitality in partnership with CBI Economics.The survey was conducted among 352 C-Suite executives and 2,005 office-based employees, and found that 22% want the ...
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ArticleNatalia Doxopoulos: How can employers incorporate events like Pride into staff support strategies?
The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique. We recognise that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths, and, by embracing those strengths, we inspire innovation together. We have developed a special culture of inclusion and innovation where all employees are respected and celebrated ...
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ArticleRichard Stone: How can employers incorporate events like Pride into staff support strategies?
When incorporating events like Pride into the workplace, it is important to do it in a way that is both authentic and inclusive.This means going further than just changing your logo to a rainbow; employers can look for opportunities to involve the team in something proactive, incorporating Pride into the ...
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ArticleAlice Jennison: How can employers incorporate events like Pride into staff support strategies?
Pride is a significant month for us at Skanska UK, and recent events such as the shooting at the Oslo Pride event only serve as a stark reminder of its importance.In short, Pride provides an opportunity for Skanska UK to engage with our employees on issues related to diversity, to ...
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ArticleAxa UK to provide paid leave as part of domestic abuse support
Insurance firm Axa UK has introduced a domestic abuse policy for its approximately 10,000 members of staff, which includes up to five days of paid leave on top of employees' existing leave allowance.The leave policy aims to help staff experiencing domestic abuse attend police interviews and appointments, view properties and ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance launches domestic abuse support
RSA Insurance has introduced a domestic abuse policy to support its 4,500 employees, including paid leave for those who need to deal with issues at home.The initiative has been designed to raise awareness in the workplace, as well as creating a safe and inclusive environment, and to increase the visibility ...
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ArticleSmart Monkey Marketing launches unlimited annual leave
Sussex-based marketing agency Smart Monkey Marketing has introduced unlimited annual leave to encourage an improved work-life balance for its three full-time members of staff and four freelancers.Under the policy, a minimum number of days should be taken as annual leave per quarter, so that staff are aware that, while they ...
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ArticleSoup Agency takes staff to Bali for working holiday
Something for the weekend: If you’ve ever thought you had the best boss because they’ve brought in a cake or let you leave an hour early on a Friday, then think again, as a group of employees in Australia have been whisked off to Bali for an all-expenses paid trip. ...