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    Youth Sport Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation

    2024-11-26T11:07:00Z

    National children’s charity Youth Sport Trust has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its environment in which symptoms are recognised, discussed and managed.

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    UK private medical insurance costs expected to increase by 12.6% in 2024

    2024-11-21T11:27:00Z

    UK private medical insurance costs are expected to increase by 12.6% in 2024, according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW).

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    Just 31% of employees engage with workplace health and wellbeing programmes

    2024-11-15T11:10:00Z

    Despite 87% of employees taking responsibility for their own wellbeing, only 31% said they engage with workplace programmes, according to research by HCML.

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    Sleeping positions could influence success and earnings

    2024-11-15T10:25:00Z

    Research has revealed that sleeping positions could influence success and earnings, with one position being particularly popular among high earners.

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    University of Manchester becomes endometriosis-friendly employer

    2024-11-12T11:14:00Z

    Source: Shutterstock / 2374645977 Credit: Alastair Wallace University of Manchester, health board NHS Western Isles and health, community and youth services provider Metro Charity have become endometriosis-friendly employers. Run by charity Endometriosis UK, the scheme offers employers that want to tackle taboos around menstrual health and endometriosis ...

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    78% of organisations have increased absenteeism due to long-term sickness

    2024-11-12T10:39:00Z

    Source: Shutterstock / 2157071507 Three-quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced increased absenteeism due to workforce long-term sickness, according to research from Barnett Waddingham. The independent consultancy surveyed 301 HR directors and C-Suite business leaders in UK employers, finding that a third (34%) of respondents have seen a ...

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    Amgen receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation

    2024-11-11T11:54:00Z

    Source: From Amgen Biotechnology firm Amgen has been awarded menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to ensure all of its employees feel valued and understood. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the ...

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    37% of employers do not offer enough health and wellbeing benefits for overseas staff

    2024-11-05T11:41:00Z

    More than one-third (37%) of international employers admitted that they do not offer enough health and wellbeing benefits for employees based outside of the UK, according to new research by Towergate Employee Benefits. In its latest research, the specialist health and wellbeing advice and solutions firm found ...

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    HSBC UK to introduce free fertility checks

    2024-11-05T11:19:00Z

    International bank HSBC UK has announced that it will introduce free fertility checks as part of its UK employee healthcare plan from January 2025. Announced during National Fertility Awareness Week (4-8 November), the aim of the checks is to give the bank’s employees an understanding of their ...

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    ScotRail becomes endometriosis-friendly employer

    2024-10-28T10:56:00Z

    Source: From Shutterstock / 698624737 Scottish train network ScotRail has become an endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support its employees impacted by the condition. Through the scheme, which is run by charity Endometriosis UK, the employer will improve its support for its affected ...

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    TransUnion UK pledges to become menopause-friendly employer

    2024-10-25T11:06:00Z

    TransUnion UK, a global information, insights and credit reference agency, has pledged to become a menopause-friendly employer to build on existing support for employees. Its commitment enables the agency to access Menopause Friendly’s monthly webinars on menopause-friendly employer accreditation pillars, specialist masterclasses, access to a library of ...

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    96% of organisations do not have cancer specific policies

    2024-10-25T10:14:00Z

    Almost all (96%) of HR managers said their organisations do not have cancer specific policies, according to research by Working With Cancer. The social enterprise, which surveyed 204 HR managers and produced the report in conjunction with the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), also found that just ...

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    Stockport NHS Foundation Trust receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation

    2024-10-23T15:39:00Z

    Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited as a menopause-friendly employer, in recognition of the support it offers to its staff. The accreditation, awarded by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises the high standards and practices implemented by employers to support staff experiencing menopause. In achieving the ...

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    Mariella Frostrup appointed as government menopause employment ambassador

    2024-10-21T14:36:00Z

    Source: Alexandra Glen-Featureflash/Shutterstock The government has appointed campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup as its new menopause employment ambassador. In the voluntary role, Frostrup will work closely with employers to improve workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and help raise awareness of menopause symptoms. A key focus will ...

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    E.On accredited as menopause-friendly employer

    2024-10-21T14:29:00Z

    E.On has received the menopause-friendly employer accreditation as recognition of its support for employees going through menopause. The energy firm was awarded the accreditation by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, which recognises inclusive employers that have introduced menopause support practices. In meeting standards of the accreditation, E.On demonstrated its dedication ...

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    St Albans ranks highly for work-life balance

    2024-10-18T14:17:00Z

    Source: Alexey Fedorenko/Shutterstock Something for the weekend: Employees looking for the best place to live for the best work-life balance need look no further than the fair city of St Albans, according to a new study. Research conducted by CoworkingCafe ranked the nation’s best cities for work-life ...

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    67% say menopause symptoms negatively impact their work

    2024-10-18T09:37:00Z

    Source: Shutterstock Two-thirds (67%) of women reported that menopause symptoms have had a negative impact on their work, according to research by reproductive health benefits provider Fertifa. Its Future of workplace wellbeing report found that two-fifths (39%) of respondents reported a negative impact on their performance at ...

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    Older workers with health conditions face employment gap

    2024-10-18T08:51:00Z

    Source: Shutterstock Older workers with long-term health conditions are more likely to be out of work than their younger peers, according to the Centre for Ageing Better. More than half (53%) of those economically inactive due to a long-term illness or disability are aged between 50 and ...

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    Government introduces Employment Rights Bill

    2024-10-14T14:33:00Z

    Source: Shutterstock The government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill, which will see 28 employment reforms, including ending zero hours contracts and installing the right to a guaranteed hours contract if employees work regular hours over a defined period, giving earnings security. It will also end fire-and-rehire ...

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    The top 10 most read articles between 4 - 10 October 2024

    2024-10-14T14:29:00Z

    The top 10 most read articles between 4 - 10 October 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Royal Mail launches collective defined contribution pension plan Employee Benefits Live 2024 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London Employee Benefits Awards 2025 open for entries Tribunal finds employer of former administrator failed ...