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ArticleWest Ham United receives menopause friendly accreditation
Football team West Ham United has received menopause friendly accreditation in recognition of its high standards and practices to support people experiencing the menopause in the workplace.In order to receive accreditation, employers must show evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities and evaluation, assessed by ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 17 - 23 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 - 23 February 2023 were: Asda to increase retail pay by 10%Tesco raises hourly pay to above £11HSBC reports 45.2% mean gender pay gapTrial sees 92% of employers agree to continue four-day weekHermès implements global €4,000 bonusHalf of younger staff would ...
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ArticleJCDecaux implements staff reproductive support
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comAdvertising firm JCDecaux has introduced reproductive support for its staff through a partnership with Hertility.As of this week, JCDecaux has introduced a range of policies and tools to support employees or their partners, depending on need, to proactively take control of their reproductive health.Staff have been ...
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ArticleTrial sees 92% of employers agree to continue four-day week
The majority (92%) of participants in the UK's four-day week trial said they will definitely continue or are planning to continue with a four-day working week.Four Day Week Global, Four Day Week Campaign and Autonomy led a six-month trial of a four-day week, with no loss of pay for workers, ...
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ArticleHalf of younger staff would take pay cut for employer with values
Nearly half of UK (48%) and US (44%) Gen Z and Millennial employees would consider taking a pay cut in order to work for an employer that shares their values, according to research by business advocate Paul Polman.The Net positive barometer surveyed 4,000 British and American employees at medium to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 February 2023 were: Zurich UK implements support package for employeesNatwest acquires majority in Cushon Abellio gives London bus drivers 18% pay riseMedian base pay rise expected for 2023 reaches 5%Cisco, Salesforce and Xero named best UK workplaces for wellbeingAverage ...
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ArticleArgyll sniffs out signature office fragrance
Something for the weekend: London office provider Argyll has launched a bespoke branded scent created by British perfumer Azzi Glasser, which it will roll out across its 30-strong portfolio, in order to help those working there soak in the smell of success.Glasser, who has created signature scents for The Mandrake ...
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ArticleNHS Business Services Authority and Clifford Chance named top for LGBTQ inclusion
Public body NHS Business Services Authority, law firm Clifford Chance and design firm Arup have been listed on Stonewall’s 2023 Top 100 Employers list of LGBTQ inclusive workplaces.The charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights compiles its list based on the Workplace Equality Index each year, comprising employers ...
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ArticleStarbucks UK introduces free period products for staff
Coffee chain Starbucks UK has introduced free period products at work for its UK employees, as of today (16 February).Starbucks partnered with sustainable period care brand Time Of The Month (TOTM), which focuses on breaking down the stigma and shame that surrounds menstruation, helping to end period poverty and alleviating ...
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ArticleCisco, Salesforce and Xero named UK's best workplaces for wellbeing
Image credit: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comCommunications business Cisco, software organisation Salesforce, and accounting software provider Xero are among the employers listed as the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2023.Other businesses included on the list were insurance firm Admiral, enterprise management software business Edison365, and call and live chat provider ...
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ArticleSolihull Council signs pregnancy loss pledge
Solihull Council has signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge in order to improve its support for affected council staff.By signing, the council pledged its commitment to the standard set by the association. This includes encouraging a supportive work environment where staff feel able to discuss and disclose pregnancy and ...
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ArticleBelfry Hotel and Resort launches staff mental health support
Warwickshire-based Belfry Hotel and Resort has introduced fully-funded, unlimited mental health counselling and support for its more than 800 employees as of this month.Launched in collaboration with The Burnt Chef Project and Thrive Mental Wellbeing, Belfry employees can access resources to help with the prevention, early detection and self-management of ...
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ArticleNick Pahl: Can employers' healthcare benefits fill the gap between private and NHS services?
Employers will be concerned that high NHS waiting lists are blocking their employees with ill health issues from either staying, or returning to work after sickness absence. However, it is not only the NHS waiting lists that are to blame; sickness absence is now the key contributor to increased levels ...
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ArticleSusan Gee: Can employers' healthcare benefits fill the gap between private and NHS services?
Offering employee benefits to support access to private healthcare can be cost-effective for employers in the UK, given the demands and waiting times on the NHS.While private healthcare services can be more expensive than NHS services, the benefits of reduced waiting times and improved access to care can have a ...
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ArticleGary Stanton: Can employers' healthcare benefits fill the gap between private and NHS services?
Providing security services, including security guarding, front-of-house and reception employees, means Atlas Security is a people-oriented business. We operate in a highly competitive and mature market, where the introduction of employee benefits above statutory requirements can be a common challenge. With an aspiration to sit at the front of our ...
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Article20.3% have new mental wellbeing benefits due to cost-of-living crisis
Employee Benefits poll: One-fifth (20.3%) of organisations have introduced new mental wellbeing benefits for staff struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers.Conversely, 31.3% responded that the cost-of-living crisis has not impacted the amount of mental wellbeing benefits they have implemented, and 48.4% said ...
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ArticleJ Murphy and UK Power Networks named best UK big employers for Q1 2023
Infrastructure firm J Murphy and Sons, energy provider UK Power Networks and retailer Card Factory have been named as the best big organisations to work for in the UK in Q1 2023.The list, published by UK workplace engagement and recognition provider Best Companies, recognises employers that offer outstanding employee engagement, ...
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ArticleWest Dunbartonshire Council implements pregnancy loss scheme
West Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland has introduced a pregnancy loss scheme, in order to offer any affected employees compassionate support.The initiative, which was agreed by members of the council’s Corporate Services Committee, aims to provide guidance and a sympathetic response to staff who go through pregnancy loss.Employees and their partners ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 27 January - 2 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 27 January - 2 February 2023 were: Metro Bank introduces optional four-day weekMars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employersInnocent Drinks introduces fertility friendly policyJet2.com and Jet2holidays to give staff 9% pay risePoundstretcher raises store staff pay by 10%QBE ...
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Article27% find the workplace best to discuss mental health
More than one in four (27%) full-time employees find the workplace to be the best space in which to discuss mental health, according to research carried out for Time to Talk Day (Thursday 2 February).This was higher than talking about it at local cafes (21%), the pub or gym (17%) ...