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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 ...
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Article30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy
Almost a third (30%) of employees have admitted that they have or would consider calling in sick to work despite feeling healthy, according to new research from MetLife UK.Published to coincide with National Sickie Day (5 February 2024), the day when most workers are likely to phone in sick, the ...
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ArticleBupa rolls out period wellbeing plan to UK staff
Healthcare provider Bupa has rolled out free access to its period plan for all of its UK-based permanent and fixed-term employees.This is a personalised care plan, which sits alongside the organisation's other health and wellbeing benefits, and is available for staff over the age of 18. It includes 45 minutes ...
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ArticleFutures Housing Group implements paid fertility leave
Futures Housing Group has introduced paid leave for fertility treatments for its workforce as part of its aim to be a flexible and family-friendly employer of choice.All of its more than 450 employees are now entitled to paid time off for any medical appointments related to fertility treatments, and during ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 26 January - 1 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 January - 1 February 2024 were: Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces financial and mental wellbeing benefits70% of employers have global minimum standard for benefitsPodcast: Kindness in the workplaceUniversity of Leeds to increase pay for 1,300 employeesArqiva and Novo Nordisk named healthiest places ...
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ArticleCelebrate success at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024
There is still time to enter the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 following the deadline extension to midnight on Friday 9 February.The awards feature a wide variety of categories designed to enable organisations to showcase their excellence in all areas of reward and benefits. These include:The category for Best public sector ...
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ArticleArqiva and Novo Nordisk named healthiest places to work in Britain
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comCommunications firm Arqiva, pharmaceutical business Novo Nordisk and global recruitment agency Strativ Group have been named as the healthiest places to work in Britain.Britain’s healthiest workplace 2023 survey was developed by Vitality in partnership with Rand Europe, Aon, University of Cambridge and The Financial Times. Using the ...
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Article30% offer support for serious illnesses
Just one-third (30%) of employers offer support for serious illnesses such as cancer to help their employees stay in or return to work, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).Its survey of 500 HR decision-makers at UK businesses and 1,210 workers, which has been published to coincide ...
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Article70% of employers have global minimum standard for benefits
Almost three-quarters (70%) of employers have a global minimum standard for their employee benefits, according to research by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Priorities for employee benefits: a global HQ perspective survey found this figure was almost double the 36% of respondents which said ...
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ArticleChipotle Mexican Grill introduces financial and mental wellbeing benefits
Credit: Anne Czichos / Shutterstock.comRestaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has introduced enhanced financial and mental wellbeing benefits for more than 110,000 employees.These include a SupportLinc employee assistance programme, supplied by by CuraLinc Healthcare, which includes six free sessions with a licensed counsellor or mental health coach, as well as access ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 January 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 January 2024 were: Lidl GB gives pay rise to 26,000 hourly-paid employeesFCA manager loses full-time work from home claimMitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employersLloyds Banking Group reports 5.7% mean ethnicity pay gapEngineering ...
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ArticleHolmes Miller transitions to nine-day working fortnight
Architecture firm Holmes Miller has moved to a nine-day fortnight with a contracted hours reduction and no loss of pay, following a successful trial.Before formally adopting this format from this month, the firm held a three-month trial to test and refine the policy. This was to ensure it would not ...
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ArticleNDA receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its support for employees affected by the menopause.The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, recognises high standards and workplace practices that embrace the condition. Employers are assessed and must demonstrate evidence of their support ...
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ArticleOlivia Burgess: How can reward and benefits contribute to happiness at work?
The value of employee happiness is significant, with direct links to productivity, engagement, and retention. Prioritising employee happiness and wellbeing at Atradius has enabled us to look after our people and maintain a high retention rate across our organisation.Reward and benefits have a direct impact on employee wellbeing; ultimately, happier ...
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ArticleExclusive: Employee Benefits Awards 2024 entry deadline extended
The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 has been extended until midnight on Friday 9 February to give HR, reward and benefits professionals more opportunity to enter.Organisations that have already submitted entries can use the extra time to consider any additional categories they might want to enter, or nominate ...
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ArticleMitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employers
Facilities management employer Mitie, The Perfume Shop, pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross, and insurer NFU Mutual UK have been certified as UK top employers.Created by the Top Employers Institute, the UK top employer accreditation recognises employers’ commitment to HR initiatives and practices. They must demonstrate how they support employees across ...
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ArticleBSI introduces global menopause support for staff
Business improvement and standards organisation British Standards Institution (BSI) has rolled out a menopause support and ongoing care programme for its employees worldwide.Through a partnership with virtual clinic Maven Clinic, BSI's employees and their partners across 37 countries, including the UK, India, China and Indonesia, will have free 24/7 unlimited ...