All Employer news articles – Page 59
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ArticleCentral Co-op rolls out mental, physical and emotional wellbeing campaign
Retailer Central Co-op has rolled out a campaign dedicated to prioritising the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of its employees.Launched during Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) and titled ‘We’ve got you’, the campaign will be hosted on the employer’s Difference Maker Hub, a centralised platform that offers access to ...
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ArticleNewcastle for Intermediaries signs mortgage industry mental health charter
Newcastle for Intermediaries, the mortgages arm of Newcastle Building Society, has signed the mortgage industry mental health charter as part of its commitment and strategic approach to mental health and wellbeing.The charter was established to support UK firms operating within the mortgage sector in response to a worsening mental health ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: How can we further open up conversations around mental health?
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, what can we take away from this?Events of the last few years, such as the cost-of-living crisis, have impacted many individuals’ mental wellbeing. Research published this week by financial wellbeing platform provider Wagestream found that 54% of the employees surveyed said ...
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ArticleVienna and Copenhagen among best cities for working and wellbeing
Something for the weekend: Vienna, Copenhagen and Amsterdam have been found to be some of the best cities in the world to work in that are also good for employees’ wellbeing.Airline Icelandair analysed more than 100 of the most prominent cities in the world based on internet speed, the cost ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 10 - 16 May 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 10 - 16 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Lidl GB to increase pay for UK hourly-paid employeesVeolia, Aldermore and Vitality named on Sunday Times' Best Places to Work list 2024 Mitie celebrates employees’ achievements at 2024 recognition awardsPersonal Group introduces paid carer’s leaveOxfordshire ...
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ArticleJust 39% of HR decision-makers believe their wellbeing strategy meets staff needs
Just two-fifths (39%) of HR decision-makers believe their current wellbeing strategy adequately meets the needs of their workforce, according to research by benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits.Its survey of 1,000 senior HR decision-makers also found that just under half (49%) of large corporate respondents with more than 250 employees believe ...
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ArticleQBE North America enhances paid parental leave programme
Credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.comGlobal insurance firm QBE North America has enhanced its paid parental leave programme to a minimum of 12 weeks for all parents whether they adopt, give birth, foster or use a surrogate.The initiative, which is known as Balanced Beginnings, provides up to 22 weeks of paid leave, ...
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ArticleSiemens and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council shortlisted for Best pensions strategy
Technology firm Siemens and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are among the employers shortlisted for Best pensions strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to recognise organisations that have developed a pensions strategy which best meets the needs of employees, whether that includes reviewing and changing existing pensions provision, ...
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ArticleMizuho EMEA hires new chief human resources officer
Mizuho Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is part of financial institution Mizuho Financial Group, has appointed Emma Dolby managing director and chief human resources officer, EMEA.Dolby will be using key attributes such as her HR expertise, experience of the integration of organisations and teams, and strong leadership in ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Zappi
The benefits on offer at Zappi:PensionMaster trust with 3% employer and 5% employee contribution through net pay arrangement of full earnings not qualifying earnings.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer funded, for all employees.Group income protection, employer funded, for all employees.In patient and out patient care through private medical ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Zappi offers a flexible employee experience for a global workforce
Listen: From its journey as a tech start-up through to a scale-up firm, consumer insights platform Zappi has turned its focus to remaining competitive while offering an attractive employee experience. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Tom Holliss, chief people officer, discusses how Zappi builds on its ...
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ArticleThreesixty Architecture enhances paid maternity and adoption leave
Threesixty Architecture has enhanced its maternity and adoption leave in a bid to tackle gender disparity within the sector.From 15 May, employees will be entitled to six months of fully paid maternity and adoption leave. Associate director Gina Colley helped shape the new policy, which is designed to support employees' ...
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ArticleUniversity College of Estate Management rolls out mental wellbeing support
Reading-based University College of Estate Management (UCEM) has rolled out mental wellbeing support for its 350 employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, the organisation’s employees will be able to access an app to prevent, detect and manage mental health conditions and stress. The resources available include daily check-ins, a ...
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Article72% say mental health benefits are important in decision to stay with employer
Almost three-quarters (72%) of UK workers aged between 18 and 24 feel that mental health benefits and initiatives are an important factor when deciding whether to stay with an employer, according to research by healthcare provider Axa Health. Its 2024 UK mind health workplace report, which surveyed ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Mental Health... Tips for finding #MomentsForMovement
Our mind and body are connected. What impacts one is often felt by the other. Movement helps work stress through our bodies, giving us an outlet and improving employee mental health. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week campaign encourages us to move more for our mental health. ...
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OpinionAndy Williams and Chelsea Feeney: Looking after employees’ mental wellbeing at work
The turbulence of the last four years has caused an increase in mental health issues. This has translated into employers seeing rising numbers of employee absences due to poor mental health. This is why it is more important than ever for employers to not only recognise when an employee is ...
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ArticleMitie celebrates employees’ achievements at 2024 recognition awards
Facilities management and transformation firm Mitie has celebrated its employees’ achievements over the past year through its 2024 recognition awards.More than 75 employees were recognised at the event, which was held at the Shard. Through its Mitie Stars employee recognition programme, which is designed to recognise individuals who deliver its ...
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ArticleSouth west London bus controllers at Transport UK accept pay rise
Bus controllers employed by Transport UK in south west London have accepted a pay rise following strike action.The bus controllers, who are members of trade union Unite, use technology to control the network and ensure buses run on time and avoid heavy traffic or accidents. The increase is worth 12% ...
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Article59% of managers have seen mental wellbeing impacted due to fewer resources
More than half (59%) of UK managers have reported that their mental wellbeing has been impacted as a result of being asked to do more with fewer resources, according to research by global benefits and reward platform provider Perkbox.Its survey of 2,000 UK managers also found that 49% said they ...
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Case StudiesCentrica offers flexible benefits scheme to suit employees' needs
Centrica designed its flexible benefits scheme so that its UK employees can access perks at any time.Its flexible benefits scheme was created with five principles in mind: flexibility, choice, continuous engagement, affordability and innovation. The organisation wanted to move towards a truly flexible scheme by offering anytime benefits that allow ...