All Employee engagement articles – Page 46
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ArticleHalf of disabled staff experienced barriers after workplace adjustments
Half of disabled employees said they still experienced disability-related barriers in the workplace after their employer made adjustments, according to research by Business Disability Forum.The membership organisation’s The great big workplace adjustments survey 2023 looked at the experiences of nearly 1,500 disabled employees and 400 managers around workplace adjustments and ...
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OpinionKatie Ash: Can a flexible-working request be reversed?
For many, the Covid-19 crisis is starting to feel like a distant memory. However, there are still changes to the way we live and work today that were influenced by the restrictions that were put in place. The biggest example in employment law is the shift to working from home.Employers ...
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ArticleExclusive: Wickes and Auto Trader shortlisted for Best Benefits Communications
Retailer Wickes and car sales business Auto Trader have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications – large and small employers categories at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.These awards were created to recognise the most effective benefits communications strategy for employers with both more than, and fewer than, 1,500 full-time ...
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ArticleBritish Standards Institute publishes inclusive workplace guidance
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published new guidance designed to help organisations create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture through leadership commitment or adjusting recruitment practices.Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, code of practice PAS 1948, has been designed as practical support for employers to develop and implement ...
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ArticleUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe
The majority (90%) of UK workers are not enthused by or engaged with their work and workplace, according to research analytics and advisory firm Gallup.Its State of the global workplace 2023 report found that the UK’s rate of engagement at work is one of the lowest in Europe at 10%, ...
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Article45% of employers do not offer a neonatal leave policy
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (45%) of organisations do not offer their workforce a neonatal leave policy, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just under one in 10 (8.6%) said they do offer a neonatal leave policy, while 19% do not currently but are planning to introduce one and ...
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ArticleCofra Holding hires new chief people officer
Retail, real estate, asset management, private equity and renewable energy firm Cofra Holding has recruited Jeroen Wels to be its new chief people officer from 1 September.Wels will be replacing Ditri Zandstra, who has decided to step down after more than a decade of leadership at Cofra and the Anthos ...
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ArticleExclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategy
Home improvement retailer Wickes and cosmetics brand L'Oreal have been shortlisted in the category Best alignment of benefits to business strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Investors in People, this award celebrates an organisation that demonstrates how its benefits strategy is aligned with its broader business strategy.Judges were ...
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ArticlePortugal pilots four-day work week
Thirty nine private-sector Portuguese organisations have begun a government-funded pilot of a four-day working week as part of a commitment to reduce weekly hours while maintaining full pay.The aim of the pilot is to measure the impact of reduced working time on employees’ physical and mental health and the economic ...
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Article28% want more workplace mental health and wellbeing support
Nearly one-third (28%) of UK workers have asked for greater workplace mental health and wellbeing support from employers to combat isolation and low motivation, according to research by recruitment agency Aspire.The agency, which spoke to 900 candidates for its latest Workplace trends survey, found that flexibility and remote working were ...
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ArticleStaffordshire County Council becomes foster-friendly employer
Credit: Ascannio / Shutterstock.comStaffordshire County Council has received fostering-friendly accreditation by the Fostering Network due to its support for employees who balance work with fostering.The council has given employees who foster more flexibility in working patterns, along with access to paid time off for assessments, training and when settling young ...
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Article39% of staff believe parental leave should be more inclusive
More than one-third (39%) of employees think their employer should do more to make their parental leave policy more inclusive, according to research by global employment and HR firm Remote.Its Pride in parenting: how workplaces can offer inclusive parental leave policies report, which surveyed 5,708 full-time employees across 11 markets ...
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ArticleMandarin Oriental Hotel Group promotes Amanda Hyndman to chief people officer
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has promoted Amanda Hyndman to chief people officer.Hyndman, who joined the group in 2007, was appointed group director of quality and rooms in 2020 due to her contribution to its success. Her career spans more than 30 years in the luxury hotel industry, and she has ...
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Supplier article
White paper investigates ways to tackle soaring employee turnover rates
Employers can access the latest data, information and guidance to help them tackle the skills shortage and recruitment and retention challenges in a free whitepaper published by employee engagement and benefits and outsourced payroll solution provider HIVE360. HIVE360’s ‘Guide to Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Employees’ shares all the insights and ...
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Supplier articleCYCLE TO WORK: THE SOCIALLY CONCIOUS EMPLOYER
It’s Bike Week 100, so we’re dedicating more blog space to addressing the importance of cycling. In the first this week’s blogs, we explored why our Cycle to Work scheme is such an impactful employee benefit, stretching salaries, saving businesses money, and improving physical and mental health. ...
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ArticleAccenture accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Professional services firm Accenture has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation due to its provision of support for perimenopause and menopause.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed on evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleLem-uhn implements menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy as part of its aim to create a positive work environment.Employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days of paid personal leave per year if they feel they are unable to perform work duties due to ...
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Supplier articlePHYSICAL WELLBEING SERIES: WHY CHOOSE SODEXO ENGAGE FOR CYCLE TO WORK
Bike Week 100 is here, and it’s all about workplace cycling. The campaign aims to encourage as many businesses as possible to help their employees adopt cycling as a mode of commuting to work. Here at Sodexo Engage, we’re hopping on this campaign and are delighted to ...
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Case StudiesGardner Leader uses wellbeing committee and flexible working to ensure inclusivity
An inclusive health and wellbeing strategy is key for law firm Gardner Leader to be able to continue to maintain and protect its ethos for its 175-plus-strong workforce.The business, which has offices in Swindon, Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Windsor, Oxford and London, has a committed and active wellbeing committee comprising fully ...
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Case StudiesAdmiral places inclusive wellbeing at the heart of its culture
Supporting employees’ wellbeing is fundamental to Admiral’s culture, to making it a great place to work, and to its overall success.The financial services firm has more than 7,500 employees that work in its Cardiff and Swansea offices, at home across the UK, or a mixture of both.Ensuring they are all ...