All Employer news articles – Page 32
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ArticleEPM Solutions transitions to employee ownership
Engineering firm EPM Solutions has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of a commitment to empower its dedicated workforce.
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ArticleCummins and Cisco named on Financial Times Diversity Leaders list
Power solutions firm Cummins, software service Cisco and Nationwide Building Society have made the Financial Times Diversity Leaders list for 2024.
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ArticleLidl GB accredited as age inclusive employer
Supermarket chain Lidl GB has become an age inclusive accredited employer due to its commitment to attract, grow and engage employees over the age of 50.
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ArticleOvo pilots menopause-focused returner programme
Energy supplier Ovo is piloting a menopause-focused returner programme pilot at its Glasgow office.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 8 – 14 November 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 8 – 14 November 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:
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ArticleSupreme Court rules in favour of Nexus workers in pay dispute
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of workers employed by transport firm Nexus on the Tyne and Wear Metro in a pay-related case.
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ArticleWalkers Shortbread completes £34 million pensions buy-in
Food manufacturer Walkers Shortbread has completed a £34 million pensions buy-in.
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ArticleCo-op to extend opt-out savings scheme to boost financial wellbeing
Retailer Co-op is planning to extend access to its opt-out savings scheme for its frontline employees who may face financial uncertainty.
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ArticleAsda launches neonatal care leave
Retailer Asda has launched a neonatal care leave policy in order to provide its employees with leave and pay if their baby needs neonatal care after birth. The policy will enable a parent of a baby admitted into neonatal care, within 28 days of being born, to ...
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ArticleExclusive: Lendlease launches financial wellbeing support for employees
Source: From Lendlease Integrated real estate business Lendlease has launched financial wellbeing support for its 900 employees to help with their financial education. The platform, which is provided by Bippit, offers the employer’s staff access to professional coaches with Financial Conduct Authority-recognised qualifications, which are unlimited, and ...
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ArticleUniversity of Manchester becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Source: Shutterstock / 2374645977 Credit: Alastair Wallace University of Manchester, health board NHS Western Isles and health, community and youth services provider Metro Charity have become endometriosis-friendly employers. Run by charity Endometriosis UK, the scheme offers employers that want to tackle taboos around menstrual health and endometriosis ...
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ArticleAmgen receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Source: From Amgen Biotechnology firm Amgen has been awarded menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to ensure all of its employees feel valued and understood. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the ...
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ArticleUK Power Networks and DF Capital named Best Big Companies to Work For 2024
Source: From UK Power Networks UK Power Networks, J Murphy and Sons and DF Capital have been recognised on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2024 list. The list is compiled by Best Companies’ anonymous b-Heard survey, which uses an eight-factor methodology to produce a Best ...
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ArticleBolt drivers win ruling stating they are workers
Thousands of ride-hailing app Bolt drivers have won a legal claim to be classed as workers and receive rights such as paid holiday and at least the minimum wage. An employment tribunal on Friday 8 November ruled that the Bolt drivers are not self-employed contractors who run ...
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People MovesLloyd’s appoints new chief people officer
Source: From Lloyds Lloyd’s, marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Nathan Adams as its new chief people officer. Adams, who has more than 20 years of experience as an HR and transformation leader, will join Lloyd’s early next year and become a member ...
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ArticleSpain to allow single parents to take double parental leave
Source: Shutterstock / 2203806429 The Spanish Plenary of the Constitutional Court has declared it unconstitutional that biological mothers of single-parent families and self-employed workers cannot extend their permit by birth and childcare beyond 16 weeks. The ruling follows a reform to Spain’s family law back in February, ...
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ArticleGI Group wins diversity and inclusion accolades for neurodiversity commitment
Source: From GI Group HR and recruitment firm GI Group has been recognised with diversity and inclusion accolades at the British Recruitment Awards for its commitment to neurodiversity. The firm was awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year award, as well as receiving high commendation ...
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ArticleGo North East receives real living wage accreditation
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.com Go North East has received real living wage accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to fair pay. The organisation operates buses in County Durham, Cumbria, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear. As part of its commitment, ...
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ArticleDesignMyNight searches for cheese fondue tester
Bottomless fondue at The Munich Cricket Club Something for the weekend: Discovery and booking platform DesignMyNight is searching for a cheese fondue tester in five London locations. The chosen tester, along with a friend, will have the grate opportunity to visit five of London’s finest fondue spots, ...
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ArticleJiffy workers in Cheshire accept 4% pay rise
Workers employed at the Jiffy packaging plant in Winsford, Cheshire have accepted a 4% pay increase backdated to 1 March following industrial action. More than 50 employees, who are members of trade union Unite, have also maintained all of their existing terms and conditions, including their current ...