All Employee engagement articles – Page 45
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ArticleScottish museums and galleries staff required to receive living wage
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has introduced changes to funding criteria that will require all Scottish museums and galleries that want to apply for grants to pay all of their workers at least the real living wage.On 1 July, the funding and development body introduced two elements of the government’s guidelines ...
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ArticleTrip.com Group introduces childcare subsidy
Credit: Robert Way / Shutterstock.comGlobal travel service provider Trip.com Group has launched a childcare subsidy for all of its employees across the globe as of this month.Employees who have been in their roles for three years or more will receive an annual cash bonus of 10,000 Chinese Yuan (£1,086), or ...
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ArticleCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust becomes menopause-friendly
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to offer a menopause education and to build a more inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers based on an assessment by an independent panel, ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey: New guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health
Mental health problems are and continue to be a significant concern and employers have not only a moral, but a legal obligation to help protect and support employees who may be suffering from such issues.Employees may find mental health conditions difficult to talk about and even try to conceal them, ...
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ArticleFuture Workforce Alliance introduces digital workplace wellbeing charter
Future Workforce Alliance, a bipartisan consortium of policymakers and sector leaders, has launched the European Charter for Digital Workplace Wellbeing.The charter has been signed by a group of 31 members of European Parliament (MEP), including MEP Drago? Pîslaru, chair of the European Parliament Committee on employment and social affairs, and ...
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ArticleHolland and Barrett accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel. They must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in the ...
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Supplier articleWORKPLACE WELLBEING MADE SIMPLE: PART ONE
Workplace wellbeing is essential for any business that wants to get the best from its people, make a genuine and positive impact, and secure its future. Search the term ‘employee wellbeing’, and you’ll be inundated with information. That’s why we’re simplifying workplace wellbeing across a two-part blog ...
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ArticleIsle of Wight and Cardiff Councils sign age-friendly employer pledge
Isle of Wight Council, Cardiff Council and Leeds City Council have become age-friendly employers by signing a pledge to support their older employees.Other local authorities that have signed the pledge include the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, East Riding, Wealden District Council, Winchester City Council, Lincolnshire County Council City ...
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ArticleBarclays updates childcare leave policy for US staff
Banking group Barclays has enhanced its US childcare leave policy in order to further support new and expectant parents.For births, adoptions or foster care placements occurring on or after 1 July, the primary and non-primary distinction will be eliminated, and all new parents including men, women, non-binary people, same-sex families, ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas enhances US fertility and surrogacy benefits
Bank and financial services firm BNP Paribas has introduced a surrogacy assistance programme and enhanced its fertility benefits for its US staff.The firm’s new surrogacy assistance programme is aimed at supporting and empowering US-based employees who are using surrogacy to start or expand their families. They are now eligible for ...
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ArticleKwalee hires new vice president of HR
Mobile, PC and console games developer and publisher Kwalee has appointed Adrian Garton as its new vice president of HR.In his new role, Garton will build a robust learning and development function that empowers Kwalee staff to grow in their careers and innovate further. He will streamline the hiring processes ...
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ArticleSpringbok AI implements four-day working week
Artificial intelligence (AI) consultant Springbok AI has implemented a permanent four-day working week following a successful year-long trial.The pilot programme saw improvements in productivity due to work optimisation and extended rest periods, with the firm’s average productivity level rising from 6.6/10 in June 2022 to 9/10 in May 2023. Furthermore, ...
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ArticleTLT and Bain & Company named on Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 list
Law firm TLT, global consultancy Bain & Company and London Stock Exchange Group have been named on The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for 2023 list.Established by Business in the Community and The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, organisations that choose to enter are asked to share details of ...
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Supplier articleTHE INS & OUTS OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
From the best physical, mental, and financial wellbeing employee benefits to how to make them cost-neutral. We cover the ins and outs of employee benefits, why they matter to your people now more than ever, and what the workforce of tomorrow expects. What are Employee Benefits? This ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Fox Agency's benefits proposition fully supports hybrid-working employees
Listen: With a hybrid-working employee base, Fox Agency reviewed its benefits proposition to ensure that it offers rewards that are meaningful to its staff.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Emma Loizidis, head of people at the marketing agency, explains why it was important for the business to create ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Fox Agency
Benefits on offer at Fox Agency:PensionSalary sacrifice pension arrangement; employees are automatically enrolled after three months' service. Employee contribution 5% and employer contribution 3%.Healthcare and wellbeing£25 monthly wellbeing allowance.Employee assistance programme: 24-hour helpline for all issues and telephone counselling if required.In-house mental health first aider.Personal trainer and Yoga sessions, every ...
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ArticleTD Synnex UK certified as Great Place to Work
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal distributor and solutions aggregator TD Synnex UK has received certification from Great Place to Work as a result of positive feedback from its employees.To qualify for the certification, organisations must demonstrate that they have a built a high-trust and positive workplace culture. Using employee surveys and ...
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OpinionMartin Williams: Amazon’s term-time contracts come with a new set of problems
The idea proposed by Amazon to offer contracts that revolve around term-time working is an interesting one. At first glance it can seem generous, allowing a degree of flexibility for workers who find school holidays a difficult time to balance work and childcare.However, Amazon is not being totally altruistic. It ...
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Supplier articleHow To Improve Collaboration in the Workplace
Teamwork makes the dream work, right?We all know that teamwork is an important part of a successful workplace. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or working in a large corporation, collaboration is essential for many aspects of work.So, what makes collaboration important within the workplace? We'll outline why teamwork is more ...
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Supplier articleFINANCIAL WELLBEING SERIES: BOOST PRODUCTIVITY WITH FINANCIAL WELLBEING BENEFITS
“Employee financial well-being, as a state of both emotional and physical well-being, produced by a set of conditions and abilities. It includes making the most of an adequate income to enjoy a reasonable quality of life and having the skills and capabilities to manage money well, both ...