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ArticleExclusive: Brewers introduces cancer support benefit
Paint, wallpaper, and woodcare supplier Brewers has launched a comprehensive cancer support benefit to provide tailored guidance and assistance for those with a cancer diagnosis.It has launched this month and is available to all of its UK employees.Through a partnership with Reframe Cancer, Brewers employees, either with cancer or caring ...
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ArticleHSBC implements fertility benefits for more than 3,000 UAE employees
Banking organisation HSBC has introduced fertility benefits for more than 3,000 employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).As part of the bank’s medical insurance coverage, female employees are now able to access fertility treatments including in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), and both men and women can take ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 1 - 7 March 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 - 7 March 2024 were: Asda to raise pay for 120,000 hourly-paid store employeesCurrys increases salary for 10,000 staff and boosts minimum pay ratesTesco to increase pay above the real living wageStay up to date with the Spring Budget 2024Surrey County ...
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Article888 William Hill rolls out global wellbeing support for employees
Gaming and betting firm 888 William Hill has introduced wellbeing support for its 11,000 employees globally.Through the scheme, which is provided by Wellness Cloud, 888 William Hill employees will be able to access the Wellness Cloud hub, which includes more than 100 live talks and events each year on a ...
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ArticleAiredale NHS Foundation Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in West Yorkshire has received menopause-friendly workplace accreditation in recognition of the support it offers to employees.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises organisations that embrace menopause in the workplace.The NHS trust has set up a variety of menopause-related initiatives, including a dedicated ...
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ArticlePrivate medical and dental insurance most popular form of financial support
Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (39%) of organisations said that private medical and dental insurance is the most popular form of employee financial support that they offer, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.One in 10 (11%) respondents answered that holiday purchase or sell back options was their ...
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ArticleHarneys names Richard Reid as new chief people officer
Law firm Harneys has appointed Richard Reid as its new chief people officer effective 1 April.Since joining Harneys in 2022 as head of wellbeing, Reid has been behind some of the firm’s human resources initiatives such as revamping its employee assistance programme to pioneering its mental health buddies scheme. He ...
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ArticleMusculoskeletal claims are top driver of healthcare costs
Musculoskeletal claims were the top driver of healthcare costs in almost all industries, according to research by Maxis Global Benefits Network.The international employee benefits network’s 2024 report How do industry, culture and gender affect employee health?, based on global claims data, also found spending on musculoskeletal care tripled between 2018 ...
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ArticleBoodle Hatfield introduces equal parental leave
Private wealth and real estate law firm Boodle Hatfield has introduced an equal parental leave policy for its 180 employees and 39 partners.It implemented the policy following a review of the benefits offered to employees and partners. It is intended to replace what was previously known as maternity, paternity, shared ...
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ArticleLem-uhn implements flexible workplace policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a workplace policy called Flexible Fridays as part of its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee wellbeing.The new policy allows the agency’s employees to choose their working hours on Fridays, enabling them to finish early or work extended hours earlier ...
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ArticleGovernment launches taskforce to improve occupational health
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a taskforce to improve occupational health provision.Health policy advisor Dame Carol Black will lead the taskforce, which will produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses that includes setting out minimum levels of occupational health needed to stop sickness-related job losses, and ...
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ArticleEurochange rolls out employee wellbeing support
Foreign exchange specialist Eurochange has rolled out wellbeing support for its more than 800 UK employees in order to maintain a happy and healthy workplace.Eurochange’s employees across its head office and 200 UK branches can now access a range of personalised resources, provided by retail industry charity Retail Trust, to ...
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ArticleEquality and Human Rights Commission publishes workplace menopause guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers' legal obligations.The guidance aims to clarify employers' legal obligations and provide practical tips on making reasonable adjustments and fostering positive conversations about the menopause with employees.Legally, an employer is required ...
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Article30% of female public sector staff have had flexible working requests denied
Just under a third (30%) of women working in schools, hospitals, care homes, town halls, police stations and other public services have had requests to work flexibly denied, according to research by trade union Unison.Its survey of 44,065 women working in the public sector also found that 25% of those ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 9 - 15 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 - 15 February 2024 were: B&Q to increase minimum hourly payAmazon workers begin three-day strike over payGreene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policyHermès to award €4,000 bonus to all employeesLinklaters reports 5.5% mean ethnicity pay gap for 202320% of ...
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ArticleGreene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy
Pub and brewer Greene King has introduced an inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy for its approximately 39,000 employees.Members of staff will be eligible for up to five days of additional paid leave to attend appointments per treatment cycle, for up to three treatments. They, and their families, can access ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 - 8 February 2024 were: Bupa rolls out period wellbeing plan to UK staffTribunal finds AstraZeneca scientist with mental health disability was wrongfully dismissed20% of employees want better reward, incentives or recognition30% of staff have or would call in sick to ...
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ArticleOliver Wyman enhances parental leave for India, Middle East and Africa staff
Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has extended its parental leave for employees across the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region.New parents in its offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Qatar and India are now eligible for six months of paid maternity leave ...
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ArticleRAPP UK introduces family-focused app for staff
Customer engagement agency RAPP UK has implemented a family life-focused app to support its more than 1,600 employees going through fertility, pregnancy, and parenting.Through the app, the agency’s employees will be able to access on-demand support, advice and resources across all stages of parenthood from experts, including fertility specialists, midwives, ...
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Article68% of employees suffer from health problems at work
Almost seven in 10 (68%) employees have reported suffering from health problems at work, according to research by Simplyhealth.The employee health plan provider, which surveyed 4,000 UK adults about their workplace health and wellbeing, and employer practice, also found that a total of almost 19 million days are taken off ...