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The top 10 most-read articles between 5 - 11 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 - 11 April 2024 were: Three and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusionRoadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employeesCrawford and Company launches carers’ policy and frameworkPrinces introduces enhanced carers’ leave for UK employeesBurberry ...
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Newcastle Building Society rolls out flexible benefits platform
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.comNewcastle Building Society has rolled out a flexible benefits platform for its more than 1,000 employees in order to boost engagement with its benefits package.Through a partnership with employee benefits provider Zest, the building society’s employees will be able to access all of their benefits in ...
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Playwrights receive minimum fee rise under UK Theatre Agreement
Playwrights who are members of the Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) are to receive a minimum fee increase following successful union negotiations.Under WGGB’s UK Theatre Agreement, playwrights will receive a 10% rise in minimum fees, with 6% backdated to 1 May 2023 and a further 4% from 1 May.The ...
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Government launches new disability guide with CIPD
The Department for Work and Pensions has published new guidance to help employers better support disabled people.The new Disability Confident guide was produced in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The DWP said it forms part of its £2.5 billion Back to Work plan, which is ...
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Age UK and Barratt Developments shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Charity Age UK and housing business Barratt Developments have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a benefits offering that supports staff with their menopause journey, such as a new range of supportive initiatives, training and ...
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CBI appoints Asha Musoni as new chief people officer
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has appointed Asha Musoni as its new chief people officer as of this month.Musoni will take over from Elizabeth Wallace, who held the position on an interim basis since the role was created on the membership body’s executive committee last year. She will report to ...
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78% of UK employees’ mental health impacts their job
More than three-quarters (78%) of UK employees admitted that their mental health had impacted their ability to do their job over the past year, according to new research by Lyra Health.The workforce mental health benefits provider surveyed more than 3,500 employees and HR leaders from industries with global workforces for ...
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Alzheimer’s Society rolls out workplace mental wellbeing support
Charity Alzheimer’s Society has rolled out mental wellbeing in the workplace support for its UK employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, the charity’s employees will be able to access mental health support and digital therapy through a free confidential app, which was built around the prevention, early detection and ...
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Burberry reports 26.7% mean gender pay gap for 2023
Credit: Sorbis / Shutterstock.comFashion brand Burberry has reported a 26.7% mean gender pay gap for 2023, down from 29% in 2022.The employer’s median gender pay gap was 13.8%, down from 14.2% in 2022. Meanwhile, its mean gender bonus gap for last year was 62.8%, up from 55.8% the prior year, ...
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Epson UK completes £60 million pension buy-in
Electronics business Epson UK has completed a £60 million pension buy-in for its Epson UK Pension Scheme.The deal, which was carried out with financial services firm Just Group and scheme trustee Dalriada, secures the benefits of 113 pensioners and 289 deferred members. The scheme is sponsored by Epson UK and ...
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Crawford and Company launches carers’ policy and support framework
Claims management provider Crawford and Company has launched a carers’ policy and support framework for its UK employees.In order to manage their caring and work responsibilities, Crawford employees will be eligible for a week of paid carers’ leave annually. They will be able to take it an hour at a ...
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Consultants in England accept government’s pay and reforms offer
Consultants in England have accepted the government’s latest offer on pay and reforms to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB), ending a long-running dispute that has involved industrial action.A total of 83% of consultants, who are part of the British Medical Association (BMA), voted in favour, with ...
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57% say enhanced parental and adoption leave and pay is most valued by workforces
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of organisations revealed that enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay is the most valued family-friendly benefit by their workforces, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.One-third (33%) of respondents said that their workforces most value flexible working as a family-friendly ...
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Three and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion
Health and cosmetics chain Superdrug and mobile network Three have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award, which was new for last year, is sponsored by Zest. It was created to recognise the measures an employer has ...
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Roadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employees
Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.comRoadside service area operator Roadchef has rolled out payroll and financial support for its 3,500 UK employees as part of its commitment to the financial wellbeing of its workforce.Through a partnership with cloud-based payroll software service PayCaptain, Roadchef employees can access savings pots, digital payroll giving, ...
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Equality and Human Rights Commission updates pregnancy and maternity toolkit
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its toolkit to provide employers with advice on how to prevent pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace.The updated guidance now reflects changes to the law that have come into effect as of this month.The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) ...
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PIB Employee Benefits acquires YouatWork
Employee benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits has acquired benefit platform provider YouatWork.YouatWork offers retail discounts, benefits from providers and recognition methods.According to PIB Employee Benefits, the acquisition will enable it to expand its product portfolio within the employee benefits space.It is also is part of its growth strategy and ongoing ...
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Brunswick Group hires new group head of talent and HR
Critical issues advisory firm Brunswick Group has appointed Fabiola Williams as its new partner and group head of talent and HR, effective 10 May.In her new role, Williams will work closely with Meaghan Ramsey, chief people officer, and the firm’s global people team to advance the firm’s people-related priorities. She ...
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Princes introduces enhanced carers' leave for UK employees
International food and drink group Princes has introduced two weeks of carers' leave for its UK employees each year in order to go further than the new Carers’ Leave Act coming into effect on 6 April.One week will be paid and the other will be unpaid. Employees will be required ...
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Savills UK reports 20.11% mean gender hourly pay gap
Estate agents Savills UK has reported a 20.11% mean gender hourly pay gap for 2023, down from 23.94% in 2022.The organisation’s median gender hourly pay gap fell from 21.76% in 2022 to 17.59% in 2023, while the number of women in its upper pay quartile increased to 29%, up from ...