All Employer news articles – Page 42
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Article33% of retirees worry about being unable to meet living costs
One-third of retirees (33%) have concerns about being unable to meet living costs, according to research by Legal and General.Its survey of 1,000 retirees, which was carried out in partnership with the University of Sheffield, found that 38% of retiree respondents fear unexpected expenses during retirement, and 36% are anxious ...
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ArticleMore than 2,000 Catering Offshore Trade Association staff accept pay offer
More than 2,000 offshore catering workers have accepted a pay offer from their employer, the Catering Offshore Trade Association (COTA).The employees, who are represented by trade union Unite, are chefs, cleaners, heli-admin, and stewards who deliver catering, and ancillary services across North Sea oil and gas installations. They work for ...
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ArticleScottish Power Energy Network workers accept pay increase
Credit: Vivid Brands / Shutterstock.comWorkers employed by Scottish Power Energy Network have accepted an improved pay offer.The workers are based throughout the UK and are members of trade union Unite.The two-year deal will see a minimum 5.5% rise for all employees within the first year, with some receiving an additional ...
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OpinionThe Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill and the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024
On 6 December 2023, the Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons as a Private Member’s Bill by Chris Elmore, a Labour MP, with support from Darren Henry, a Conservative MP. It enjoyed the support of the government and across ...
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Supplier articleHow to support the mental health of hybrid and remote workers
Data shows remote workers tend to be more productive and enjoy a better work-life balance, which sounds promising. However, statistics also reveal that remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, contributing to stress and other health issues. Our research aligns with this concern, indicating ...
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ArticleAkkodis receives gold employer recognition award due to flexible working
Akkodis, a global smart industry firm and part of the Adecco Group, has received the gold employer recognition scheme award due to its flexible working offering for its employees. Distributed by the Ministry of Defence, the gold award is the highest recognition given to employers who demonstrate ...
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Article80% say paid carer’s leave would balance work and caring responsibilities
Four in five (80%) of carer employees said that additional paid carer’s leave would help them to balance work and caring responsibilities, according to new research by Carers UK. A new report from the charity has estimated that if the statutory right to five days of unpaid ...
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ArticleNext workers win equal pay claim
More than 3,500 workers and former employees of Next have won a six-year equal pay claim. An employment tribunal ruled that Next failed to demonstrate that paying sales consultants, who are mostly women, lower hourly pay rates than warehouse operatives, who tend to be men, was not ...
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ArticlePost Office appoints head of people strategy, planning and governance
Post Office has appointed Juliet Crisp as its new head of people strategy, planning, and governance as of this month. With experience in HR leadership, talent development strategies and impactful people change initiatives, Crisp will be supporting the Post Office’s new people strategy that focuses on employee ...
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OpinionKaren Hartmann: How can employers incorporate family life into the workplace?
Business reaps rewards with family-friendly policies and more women at work.The good news is that the growing proportion of women in the labour force since 2019 has added around $1.5 trillion to global income, according to Moody’s published research.The disappointing news is that despite progress in recent decades, the participation ...
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OpinionCharlotte Watmore: How can employers incorporate family life into the workplace?
At Wates, we reimagine places for people to thrive and that applies as much to our workplaces and employees as it does to the buildings we create.As the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company, it is important to us that our family values are reflected in how ...
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OpinionRachel Gothard: How can employers incorporate family life into the workplace?
Supporting our colleagues' family lives is a cornerstone of our values at Meallmore. We understand that fostering a balanced and inclusive work environment not only benefits our employees but also enhances the quality of care we provide to our residents.This commitment was recently reflected in our celebration of a successful ...
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ArticleAllpay introduces Hereford Gift Card as staff reward
Payments specialist firm Allpay has introduced the Hereford Gift Card as a permanent employee reward after a successful pilot and positive feedback. The firm’s 300 employees can choose the Hereford Gift Card as a reward in exchange for points within its reward and recognition platform, which can ...
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ArticleIncreased workload behind mental health absences for 40% of employers
Two-fifths (40%) of employers cite rising workloads as the main reason for staff being off work with mental health illness, according to research by health and wellbeing provider HCML. Its survey of 503 employees in organisations with more than 50 workers, and 200 HR leads, HR directors, ...
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ArticleRedbridge Civic Services waste and refuse staff accept new employment terms
Waste and refuse collection workers employed by Redbridge Civic Services have accepted an improved pay, terms and conditions offer.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, work for a subsidiary of Redbridge Council. They had previously undertaken strike action and were due to strike until 5 September, but accepted ...
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ArticleBudapest named the world’s best workcation city for 2024
Something for the weekend: Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, has been named the world’s best workcation city for 2024 in research by International Workplace Group. Following the increase in popularity of workcations, where people combine work with travel for a few days at the end of ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: The right to switch off from work
How easy do you find it to switch off from work? Although this is not a new issue by any means, since the Covid-19 pandemic, the blurring of boundaries between work and home life has become more pronounced as a greater number of employees spend at least ...
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ArticleElizabeth Finn Homes enhances family leave policy
Nursing homes and residential care facilities organisation Elizabeth Finn Homes has implemented an enhanced family leave policy for its more than 750 employees.With the support of its charity owners Turn2us, the parental leave policy sets out both basic and enhanced entitlements for new and expectant birth parents at work. It ...
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ArticlePX workers for Sellafield accept improved pay offer
Around 40 workers employed by PX at the Fellside Combined Heat and Power plant have accepted a pay offer, ending ongoing industrial action.The employees undertake a range of roles, including shift managers, operators, electrical and instrumentation technicians and administrators at the plant, which provides electricity and steam to Sellafield in ...
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Article40% offer physical health support to help staff stay in or return to work
Just two-fifths (40%) of employers offer staff support around their physical health to help them stay in or return to work, if they are injured or have a new illness or disability, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid). Its survey of 500 HR ...