All Employer news articles – Page 61
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Article59% of employees have not called in sick when they needed to
Almost three-fifths (59%) of UK employees have not taken time off work due to illness or injury despite needing to, according to research by protection and employee benefits provider Metlife UK.Its survey of 2,009 employees found that when asked why they did not call in sick when they needed to, ...
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ArticleSackers launches carer’s leave policy and commits to support neurodiversity
Law firm Sackers has introduced an enhanced carer’s leave policy and has become a member of the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity (Gain).The firm’s policy, which is a day one employment right, will see employees able to take paid time off for up to one week in a ...
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ArticleBuyers’ guide to off-the-shelf voluntary benefits schemes
Credit: Achira22/ShutterstockWhat are off-the-shelf voluntary benefits packages?Voluntary benefits are additional benefits that employers can offer to their employees alongside their salary. Employees pay for the voluntary benefits they choose but usually receive these benefits at a lower price due to group discounts.Unlike bespoke voluntary benefits packages that are tailored to ...
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ArticleSouthampton City Council to cut redundancy pay
Shutterstock - Kit LeongSouthampton City Council is to reduce its rate of redundancy pay in order to improve the affordability of restructuring.The council had offered both voluntary and compulsory redundancy pay levels above the statutory minimum. It previously calculated voluntary redundancy payments at 1.25 the rate for compulsory redundancy, which ...
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ArticleTribunal strikes equal pay from BBC presenter claims
An employment tribunal has ruled that four female BBC presenters who have taken legal action against the broadcaster cannot include equal pay as part of their claim.Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh have accused the organisation of conducting a “sham recruitment exercise” after they lost their jobs ...
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ArticleFinanceBuzz seeks Star Wars newcomer for paid role
Credit: Pavel Sneznyj/shutterstockSomething for the weekend: A Star Wars newbie in the United States could be paid $1,000 (approximately £795) to watch all nine movies in the Skywalker saga.In celebration of Star Wars day, or May the 4th, personal finance site FinanceBuzz is looking for an official Wookiee Rookie to ...
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ArticleTesco and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employer
Supermarkets Tesco and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Bank of AmericaBarratt DevelopmentsCadent GasCentricaCitiExperianLidl ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid joins a webinar on will writing
One of the things I most like about our voluntary benefits platform is the education that comes with it. Every month one of our providers runs a webinar on their specialism. As well as providing information, these webinars remind employees of all the benefits we offer, increasing ...
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ArticleNordic countries rank top for working parents
Three Nordic countries, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, have been ranked as the best countries for a parental work-life balance according to research by Remote.Its survey assessed conditions in 20 countries and analysed factors that impact working parents including parental leave, annual leave entitlement, childcare costs and access to healthcare.The study ...
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ArticleViatris launches global mental wellbeing platform
Copyright © 2023 Viatris Inc. All rights reservedPharmaceutical organisation Viatris has launched a mental wellbeing platform for its 300 employees globally.Through the platform, which is provided by Unmind, Viatris’ employees along with up to five family members or friends can take steps to proactively manage their mental health and help ...
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ArticleLothian Buses accredited as living wage employer
Municipal bus firm Lothian Buses has received living wage employer accreditation.The commitment means that all Lothian Buses employees will receive a minimum hourly wage of £12 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £11.44 per hour.The organisation, owned by the ...
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ArticleDeepL recruits Sally Sourbron as chief people officer
DeepL, a global specialist in language artificial intelligence, has appointed Sally Sourbron chief people officer in order to bring additional experience and leadership to the team.With a track record of developing effective people strategies, enhancing employee experiences, and driving cultural change, Sourbron will be leading DeepL’s people and culture team ...
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AnalysisWhat can employers offer to improve employees’ fitness journeys?
Fitness benefits include discounted or subsidised membership to gyms, health clubs and studios partnerships, providing an annual employee fitness and wellbeing budget and on-site exercise classes.Employers should provide equal access to benefits for all employees, regardless of their work locations.By listening to employees and providing options based on needs and ...
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ArticleActivate Group receives living wage employer accreditation
Accident management specialist firm Activate Group has received real living wage employer accreditation as part of its commitment to show appreciation and respect for its workforce.As of this month, Activate Group has committed to pay the real living wage rate of £12 per hour, resulting in its 220 UK team ...
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Article34% say health and wellbeing support is important to recruitment and retention
One-third (34%) of employers said health and wellbeing support is more important than ever to recruitment and retention, according to research by health and wellbeing firm Towergate Health and Protection.Its survey of 500 HR professionals also found that 34% of respondents have seen increased interest in their overall benefits packages, ...
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OpinionJulian Outen: Tips on parental and carers' leave law for employers
As of 6 April, draft regulations extend further the current right of employees on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave who are at risk of redundancy, to be offered suitable available employment in preference to other employees who are also at risk, but not on such leave.The protection will apply ...
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ArticleHeathrow Airport Border Force officers strike over working conditions
More than 300 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport have begun several days of strike action over changes to their working conditions.The workers, who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, work in terminals two, three, four and five. The strike began on 29 April at 5am ...
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ArticleJaguar Land Rover rolls out menopause support policy
Jaguar Land Rover has introduced a menopause workplace support policy for its female employees as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion.The policy, which is a day one right and can be accessed at any time, includes workplace adjustments, such as flexible working, access to fans, additional breaks and ...
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ArticleMuslim Aid receives living wage accreditation
UK charity Muslim Aid has been accredited as a living wage employer as part of its strategy to enhance employee satisfaction and retention, and demonstrate its commitment to social justice.As the charity’s head office is based in London, and the majority of its UK staff are based there, it wanted ...
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OpinionClaire Brook: Can employers require employees to return to the workplace?
Over the past few months, various businesses have shifted their stance on flexible working to require employees to return to the workplace. But, following four years of homeworking for many triggered by the Covid-19 lockdown, what are the types of things employers must consider when enacting changes like this?Employees should ...