All Employee engagement articles – Page 40
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ArticleStandard Chartered enhances global parental leave benefits
Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.comInternational banking group Standard Chartered has enhanced its global parental leave benefits to allow working parents to undertake more equitable caregiving responsibilities.From 1 September, the bank’s employees worldwide will be able to take a minimum of 20 weeks of paid parental leave, irrespective of gender, ...
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OpinionHelen Burgess: Back to school and the impact on employees
It’s nearly that time of year again where parents and their children start planning for the return to or start of school. The school day and the typical 9am to 5pm working schedule are not aligned and parent employees may request to change their start and finish times permanently, or ...
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ArticleSaffron Building Society hires new head of people
Saffron Building Society has appointed Mark Williams as its new head of people as of this month.Williams will join from Metro Bank, where he spent five years in various people partnering roles across its retail, business and commercial banking functions, and rose to the role of head of people partners ...
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ArticleBeverley Hamblet-Bowes: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?
Sustainability is important for us at Nominet; we are committed to reducing the negative impact our business activities may have on the environment and lowering our carbon emissions through our carbon reduction plan to support our net-zero 2050 goal.As part of this, we provide a variety of options for green ...
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ArticleIan Hodson: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?
More than ever, being able to demonstrate your values as an organisation is imperative not only to active employees but also to recruitment candidates looking for a match not only in respect of the role, but also the organisational culture. Encouraging employees to take greener travel options can be an ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 18 - 24 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 - 24 August were: Specsavers receives menopause-friendly accreditationAstraZeneca and BAE Systems CEOs have highest FTSE 100 payBaxterStorey enhances employee benefits packageScottish junior doctors accept 12.4% pay riseLem-uhn launches work-from-anywhere schemeUPS staff accept pay rises under collective bargaining agreement46% of savers do ...
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ArticleTribunal orders Greatwell Homes to pay £50,000 in maternity leave dispute
Northamptonshire housing association Greatwell Homes has been ordered to pay a former employee £50,000 at employment tribunal after a maternity leave dispute.The association, which manages thousands of homes in Wellingborough, Kettering and Raunds, was taken to court after the member of staff claimed she had ‘suffered a detriment’ while on ...
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Article67% of employers do not offer a fertility treatment policy
Two-thirds (67%) of employers do not currently have a fertility treatment policy in place, according to research by charity Pregnant Then Screwed.Its survey of 260 HR managers also found that just 10% are happy with the support they offer to employees undergoing fertility treatment and 14% are satisfied with how ...
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Supplier articleHow to break down workplace wellbeing taboos
No matter where you look on social media these days, people are sharing their lived experience of poor mental health and other life challenges. However, when it comes to the workplace there is still a reluctance to be as open about what we might be going through with our work ...
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Supplier articleLongacres Garden Centre Launch Employee Recognition Scheme With Each Person
Leading Garden Retail and Floristry Company Rolls Out New EmployeeRecognition Scheme to their Employees Longacres has partnered with the award-winning Each Person’s recognition scheme. Rolling out across 200 employees to show appreciation to their people for their continued hard work and support them in all emotional, physical, ...
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OpinionAmanda Trewhella: Supporting employees with menstrual health and menopause transition
Women’s health, and in particular the menopause transition, is a topical issue that has finally received significant coverage in the media during the last year or so.In the UK there are currently no legal regulations specifically requiring employers to provide support to people affected by menstruation issues or the menopause. ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance becomes Stonewall Diversity Champion
Insurance firm RSA Insurance has become a Stonewall Diversity Champion in order to take a further step in its drive to progress diversity, equity and inclusion.As part of this commitment, RSA will be work with the charity to help increase empowerment for LGBTQ+ employees and continue to embed inclusivity in ...
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ArticleLem-uhn launches work-from-anywhere scheme
UK PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a work-from-anywhere scheme in which employees can work outside the UK for 45 days per year.Employees are permitted to work in any country where the UK has a double taxation agreement.According to the agency, which wants to build not only a happier team but ...
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Article46% of savers do not understand key benefits of DC schemes
Almost half (46%) of defined contribution (DC) savers revealed that they do not understand one of the key benefits the scheme brings, according to new research from TPT Retirement Solutions.The workplace pension master trust scheme’s research, which polled around 1,500 DC savers, highlighted that savers are not aware they receive ...
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ArticleM247 gains Most Loved Workplace certification
Manchester-based cloud and connectivity services firm M247 has received Most Loved Workplace certification as a result of its dedication to fostering an environment of happiness among its employees.Set up by Best Practice Institute, the certification is based on research and insights through its Love of Workplace Index, which gauges employee ...
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ArticleSpecsavers receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specsavers has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to recognition of its support for employees through effective and comprehensive training.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standard and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of ...
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ArticleWeka hires first chief people and culture officer
Weka, the data platform provider for performance-intensive workloads, has recruited Iris Hermelin as its first chief people and culture officer.Reporting to Liran Zvibel, co-founder and chief executive officer at Weka, Hermelin will be responsible for its global human resources organisation, recruiting and talent development, and shaping its culture and employee ...
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Article48% do not have access to features to manage pain and discomfort at work
Nearly half (48%) of UK office employees do not have access to the feature they identify as most useful to manage their pain and discomfort at work.Inclusive design firm Motionspot surveyed 2,000 office workers who experience menstruation or menopause to explore the optimal workplace design for them. It found that ...
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ArticleE.On signs up to Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy Leaders’ Commitment
Energy firm E.On has signed up to the energy industry’s Leaders’ Commitment in order to improve equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for its workforce.Created by Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy (Tide), which uses insights from across the energy industry to share best practice and drive forward inclusion, the commitment ...
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ArticleNationwide Building Society introduces domestic abuse support
Nationwide Building Society has launched tailored support for employees and customers experiencing domestic abuse.Following a successful pilot that began in 20 Welsh branches, the building society’s Safe Space initiative offers discreet support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and a suitable environment for those needing to make calls to third-party experts ...