All Employee engagement articles – Page 6
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ArticleDigital Science appoints new chief people officer
Digital Science, a technology firm in the research ecosystem sector, has appointed human resources leader and author Claire Fox to the role of chief people officer. Based in London, Fox will join the Digital Science executive team. She has more than 20 years’ HR experience, initially in ...
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ArticleColt Technology Services staff take part in charity bike ride
Credit: Bold Content Something for the weekend: Colt Technology Services has announced that 175 of its employees will cycle a 450 kilometres route from Brussels to Dusseldorf from 6 to 9 September to raise money for 22 charities around the world. As part of its ninth fundraising ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Manager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed Heineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion Job Centre security guards across England strike over pay Employee ...
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ArticleAtkinsRéalis becomes menopause-friendly employer
Engineering consultancy firm AtkinsRéalis has become a menopause-friendly employer as part of its position as a business dedicated to inclusive workplace practices and policies.Established by industry experts Henpicked, the accreditation sets and assesses clear and high standards. To achieve it, AtkinsRéalis was assessed by an independent panel and was required ...
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ArticleUK is sixth best country in Europe for working women
The UK has been found to be the sixth best country in Europe for working women, according to new research by Digital PR Agency. It uncovered the state of workplace gender equality across Europe by creating a points-based index system using available data. It analysed the number ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Vagabond Wines ensures its benefits proposition supports a culture of community
Audio: SoundCloud Widget At a glance Vagabond Wines is a hospitality business that provides a wide range of wine to taste and discover alongside a wide selection of food. Typical job roles range from wine advisors to chefs, hospitality managers and a full central ...
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OpinionSarah Tahamtani: Supporting and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace
The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published in February 2024, identified that autistic jobseekers often struggled due to generic job descriptions which they could not satisfy, interview questions and approaches which were not adapted to fit their needs and challenging sensory environments.What is clear, is that there is a significant ...
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ArticleDementia UK receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specialist dementia nursing charity Dementia UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to support its employees experiencing perimenopause and the menopause. The menopause-friendly accreditation was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. It recognises proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace by setting clear ...
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Case StudiesCo-op builds its financial wellbeing strategy on employee feedback
Co-op believes a strong financial wellbeing strategy is about more than products and services, and that employees should be supported to make great decisions.The retailer, which operates almost 2,400 food stores, more than 800 funeral homes and provides products to more than 6,000 other stores, including Nisa Retail, employs 56,000 ...
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ArticleHeineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion
Pub, cider and beer business Heineken UK has hosted its first ever townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for its 2,100 employees. The show, called ‘Brewing Inclusion’, was filmed and broadcast live from Brighton at the city’s Pride event, which Heineken took part in ...
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ArticleAzets UK appoints new chief people officer
Audit, business compliance, tax, payroll and risk advisory firm Azets UK has appointed Damien Russell as its new chief people officer.Russell will sit on the Azets UK board and be responsible for the delivery of its people strategy, which includes HR and talent acquisition.He will replace former chief people officer ...
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ArticleFriend MTS names new chief people officer
Friend MTS, a provider of video content security solutions, has named Jill Ezard chief people officer.Ezard has more than 30 years of HR experience, most recently specialising in supporting leaders through significant change, including executive coaching, strategy development and organisation design. She will lead Friend MTS’s cultural change and initiatives ...
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ArticleEmployee sends sarcastic resignation email after seven years in role
Something for the weekend: If you’ve ever experienced a job that felt more routine than rewarding, with regularly decreasing engagement and motivation levels, then you’re not the only one.Reddit user Alimmouch posted a farewell resignation email a co-worker sent round on their last day in the office after seven years. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash awardOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefitSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leaveSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditationHong Kong and Israel award ...
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ArticleSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Facilities and property management, catering and food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has received menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its efforts to foster an inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers who present high standards and proven practices that support the menopause. ...
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Article95% do not think one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough
Employee Benefits poll: The majority (95%) of organisations do not think the introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 5% of respondents were unsure if one week of ...
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AnalysisWhat impact do charity initiatives have on employee engagement and motivation?
Employers should offer a variety of charity and volunteering initiatives and seek feedback on causes that are close to employees’ hearts. An organisation that is seen to be making a difference in the world can be attractive to current and potential staff. Monitoring participation levels and ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks sees improved staff engagement through charity initiatives
UK Power Networks offers a range of charity initiatives to its around 6,000 operational and office-based employees to boost their engagement and motivation. The organisation owns and maintains cables and substations which deliver electricity across London, the south east and east of England, serving 20 million people. ...
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ArticleCrawford and Company launches new working abroad policy
Crawford and Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance firms, has launched a new working abroad policy for its employees in the UK and Northern Ireland.Under the initiative, Crawford employees will be able to carry out their work commitments in a safe and secure working ...
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Supplier articleAnswering the question… How do you boost engagement with employee benefits?
Pluxee UK walks you through their 21-Day Money Marathon, an internal financial wellbeing challenge they created to boost engagement with employee benefits, enhance awareness, champion camaraderie, and give their colleagues space to share ideas and have fun! Read the full story here: How do you boost engagement ...