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Article59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packages
Almost six in 10 (59%) British workers feel unhappy, dissatisfied, highly dissatisfied or neutral with their benefits packages, according to new research.Conducted by global talent services firm Morgan McKinley as part of its 2024 Salary guide, the survey found that the top five desired benefits respondents look for in a ...
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Supplier articleEmployers Urged to Fight Homelessness After 18% Rise in Rough Sleeping: Join the Webinar and Empower your People to Fight Homelessness this Winter
Crisis and Homeless Oxfordshire are collaborating with volunteering and eco-action platform OnHand for a webinar on November 9th at 11.30am after new government figures show an 18% increase in people sleeping on the streets. The webinar provides a unique opportunity for employers to engage their people in ...
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Supplier articleHow employees can track down lost pensions and guidance on pension consolidation
2.8m lost pension pots in the UK, worth around £26.6 billionWEALTH at work explains how employees can track down lost pensions and provides guidance on whether to consolidateThe total value of lost pension pots has grown from £19.4 billion in 2018 to £26.6 billion in 2022. There are 2.8 million ...
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ArticleOxford PharmaGenesis accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Global healthscience consultancy Oxford PharmaGenesis has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to support its employees as their lives evolve.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. To achieve it, employers are assessed by ...
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ArticleATPI Group hires new UK HR manager
Global travel management and events firm ATPI Group has appointed Amanda Killick as its new UK HR manager as part of its ongoing commitment to foster a diverse and talented workforce.In her new role, Killick will implement the group’s global, people-first strategy and tailor it for the UK region. This ...
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Article65% of UK staff would take pay cut for better job
Two-thirds (65%) of UK employees would be prepared to take a pay cut for a better job, according to research by Indeed.The global hiring platform's Better work 2023 report, which surveyed more than 5,000 workers, also found that the mean pay cut respondents would be willing to take is 9.2%, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 13 - 19 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 - 19 October 2023 were: Tribunal rules Starling Bank must pay £1.1m following health-related dismissalGo North East bus workers continue strike over pay rowThe Co-Operative Bank introduces free period products for staffEmployee Benefits Live 2023 speaker slidesExclusive: Vertas Group introduces staff ...
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ArticleCummins signs menopause workplace pledge
Darlington-based power firm Cummins has signed the menopause workplace pledge to support employees impacted by the menopause.By signing the pledge, which was set up by charity Wellbeing for Women, Cummins will commit to providing a toolkit and guidance to staff on how they can support themselves or colleagues experiencing the ...
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ArticleMatches names new chief people officer
Fashion retailer Matches has appointed Clare Bishop chief people officer.With more than 17 years of experience in senior roles across human resources, Bishop has experience in high-growth organisations.She joins Matches from Greystar International, where she held the role of managing director, people, Europe. Prior to this, Bishop worked for organisations ...
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AnalysisHow are rising costs influencing employers' benefits strategies?
Credit: Eviart / Shutterstock.comNeed to know:Despite the tough economic climate, evidence suggests that employers are not slashing their benefits budgets. Instead, they are making the most of what they already have, and thinking outside the box about inexpensive benefits that they could offer.Employers can make benefits feel personal and relevant ...
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ArticleNEC Group signs menopause workplace pledge
Live events business NEC Group has signed the menopause workplace pledge to mark its commitment to recognising this can be a workplace issue and to commemorate World Menopause Day (18 October).Established by women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women, the pledge encourages organisations to take positive action to ensure everyone going ...
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ArticleWunderman Thompson UK introduces menopause support package
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comMarketing consultancy Wunderman Thompson UK has introduced an employee support package to raise awareness and start conversations around menopause in the workplace on World Menopause Day (18 October).Through a partnership with midlife women’s support platform The Latte Lounge, the employer will provide support information and signpost to ...
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OpinionJenny Arrowsmith: The growing issue of menopause in the workplace
HM Courts and Tribunal Service’s June 2023 data revealed an increasing number of employment tribunal cases citing menopause as a contributing factor. There has been a steady rise in cases over the past few years. In 2017, there were five cases, increasing to six in 2018 and seven in 2019. ...
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ArticleXPS Pensions Group accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Pension consulting and administration business XPS Pensions Group has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October).Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate ...
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Supplier articleThought Leadership: CEO Madhur Srivastava on why HR managers should employ Risk-Based Health Screening over annual health checks
By Madhur Srivastava – CEO, DocHQHR is pivotal for a company’s success, serving as the strategic force behind talent acquisition that aligns with the company's vision. It fosters a culture of innovation and ensures employees remain engaged and motivated. Beyond these roles, HR also acts as the guardian of organisational ...
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ArticleReboot Online introduces nomad working policy
London-based search engine optimisation agency Reboot Online has launched its nomad working policy abroad in recognition of the evolving work landscape and to offer its more than 40 employees greater flexibility.Through the policy, employees at Reboot will be given the autonomy to work from any location of their choosing, including ...
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ArticleCanopius hires new head of equality, diversity and inclusion
Global specialty reinsurer Canopius has appointed Lucy Bennett as its new head of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) with immediate effect.Reporting to Ceri Royal, head of HR, business partnering and organisational development, Bennett’s new role will involve having responsibility for elevating Canopius’ EDI programme as it works towards the goals ...
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ArticleNational Rental Inspections recruits with brutally honest job advert
Christopher Hall / Shutterstock (516241756)Something for the weekend: Australian firm National Rental Inspections has posted an online advert for the role of rental property inspector in the state of Victoria and raised a few eyebrows with its list of requirements.Founder Steven Uspensky wrote the advert and job requirements, which include ...
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ArticleJägermeister and Virgin Atlantic among UK’s Most Loved Workplaces 2023
Alcohol brand Jägermeister, travel firm Virgin Atlantic and Zopa Bank have been named as some of the UK’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023.The list is put together by Newsweek in collaboration with leadership development and benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute (BPI) after surveying more than 600,000 employees at ...
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ArticleForth Ports promotes Michelle Primrose to chief people officer
Ports group Forth Ports has promoted Michelle Primrose to the newly created role of chief people officer and has welcomed her to its executive board.In her new role, Primrose will continue to focus on and have responsibility for a workforce of 1,300 employees across the group’s eight ports, who it ...