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ArticlePrivate medical insurance found to be most in-demand employee benefit
Private medical insurance (PMI) has been found to be the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to research by benefits technology provider Zest.
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Article14% of employers offer dedicated cancer support to employees
Employee Benefits poll: Just over a tenth (14%) of organisations offer dedicated cancer support to their employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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ArticleEgress, Adobe Systems and Cisco named Best Workplaces in Tech 2024
Cloud email security provider Egress, software firm Adobe Systems and digital communications business Cisco have been named some of the Best Workplaces in Tech 2024.
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ArticleTBS Engineering introduces health insurance for staff
Source: TBS Engineering Global engineering firm TBS Engineering has enhanced its benefits package to include health insurance for all employees. TBS Engineering’s more than 120 employees will be able to access to a 24/7 GP service, health advice line, physiotherapy sessions, and private diagnosis and treatment provided ...
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Article64% of employers have seen rise in absenteeism due to mental health issues
Two-thirds (64%) of organisations have seen a rise in absenteeism due to mental health issues, with younger employees most affected, according to research by consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 13 - 19 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tesco loses Supreme Court case over fire and rehire proposals Deloitte equalises paid parental leave University College London to give non-clinical staff pay increase Junior doctors accept 22% pay settlement Nottingham ...
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ArticleSalutem Care and Education launches financial wellbeing benefits
Salutem Care and Education has introduced further financial wellbeing benefits for its employees to support their wellbeing. Its employees will now be able to access a workplace savings account with a 4.7% annual equivalent rate (AER), provided by financial benefits platform Wagestream. The account does not require ...
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Article67% of staff do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries
While 93% of employees said work-life balance was critical for good overall wellbeing, 67% do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries, according research by Protime UK. Its report The work-life boundary gap – why it matters and how to fix it, which ...
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ArticleHerbert Smith Freehills enhances parental and carers policies
Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has introduced enhanced parental and carers policies as part of its commitment to the wellbeing of its employees, effective 1 October. The policies are part of Life@HSF, which is the firm’s approach to delivering a flexible and supportive working environment. Its aim ...
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ArticleSuperdrug and Savers receive bronze equality award
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Health and beauty retailers Superdrug and Savers have received a bronze award in Stonewall’s UK Workplace Equality Index. Charity for LGBTQ+ rights Stonewall launched the Workplace Equality Index to recognise employers which are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and are ...
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ArticleNottingham College and Southwark Council become endometriosis-friendly employers
Credit: Toby Parsons / Shutterstock.comNottingham College, Southwark Council and NHS Ayrshire and Arran have committed to becoming endometriosis-friendly employers as part of their support of employees impacted by the condition.The scheme, which is run by charity Endometriosis UK, will help the employers improve support for those affected in the workplace, ...
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ArticleExclusive: National Development Team for Inclusion introduces staff cancer support
National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTI) has implemented dedicated cancer support for its employees. The independent not-for-profit organisation employs experts in learning disability, autism, ageing and older people, mental health, and children and young people. Through the benefit, which is provided by Reframe Cancer, NDTI’s staff will ...
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ArticleGi Group Holding becomes member of women's charity to raise awareness
Recruitment firm Gi Group Holding has become a founding member of the charity Wellbeing of Women to raise awareness of the wellbeing of all women. Gi Group Holding is made up of the brands Gi Group, Marks Sattin, Grafton, Gi Pro, Intoo and Tack TMI. As a ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Bank of London and the Middle East launches enhanced and flexible maternity leave Exclusive: Travis Perkins and Rio Tinto to discuss culture of recognition and reward at Employee Benefits Live ...
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ArticleUK among worst countries for work-life balance
Something for the weekend: As a nation, we are well-known for complaining. This has been proven in Access People’s latest research, which found that while Spain ranked top for work-life balance, the UK lags behind when compared to other countries. Conducted by the HR systems specialist, which ...
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ArticleLancashire County Council and BAE Systems win at Menopause Friendly Employer Awards
Credit: Laura AshmanLancashire County Council, BAE Systems and Thames Valley Police were some of the employers recognised at the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2024.The awards took place for the third consecutive year on Wednesday 11 September at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. It was hosted by TV and radio presenter ...
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ArticleEmployees value flexible working more than wellbeing perks
More employees admitted that they value flexible working over wellbeing perks such as gym memberships and stress management apps, according to Investors In People. The people management and employee wellbeing accreditation organisation carried out a survey through YouGov of more than 1,000 people and 500 HR decision ...
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ArticleOvo awarded menopause-friendly accreditation
Energy supplier Ovo has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its support for employees who are going through perimenopause and the menopause. In order to achieve accreditation, which was developed by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers are assessed on their effectiveness in the areas of ...
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ArticleNissan enables staff to learn sign language to support deaf colleagues
Vehicle manufacturer Nissan has enabled its 6,000 employees at its Sunderland Plant to learn sign language to support deaf colleagues. Four employees who work at the plant’s vehicle production zone are deaf and struggled with the communication and interaction needed for the role. To combat these challenges, ...
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ArticleEHRC publishes hybrid working guidance for disabled staff
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published guidance to highlight legal obligations and practical steps for employers to best support disabled employees with hybrid working. The guidance has been designed for small and medium sized employers to support disabled staff with reasonable adjustments and help them ...