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Article86% of employers have seen a higher demand for international working
Employee Benefits poll: Almost nine in 10 (86%) of employers have seen a recent growth in demand for international working, and now have more people working for them based in different countries.In comparison, only one in 10 (9%) respondents to an online survey conducted by Employee Benefits said that they ...
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ArticleHSBC UK and Bristol Myers Squibb named among top menopause friendly employers
Pharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb and banks HSBC UK and Santander all took home awards at the inaugural Menopause Friendly Employer Awards ceremony on 22 September.The awards consisted of 10 categories, with Bristol Myers Squibb winning the Menopause friendly employer of the year and Best trained workforce awards. Santander UK ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Visionable launches financial wellbeing app
EXCLUSIVE: Software firm Visionable has introduced app-based financial wellbeing support for its 43 members of staff as of this month.The financial wellbeing platform, by Bippit, provides professionally qualified financial coaches matched to staff needs. Employees answer questions about their concerns or needs, and based on that information, they are connected ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Tyler Grange, Lendlease and Ministry of Justice to discuss mental wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2022
Experts from Tyler Grange, Lendlease and the Ministry of Justice will explore the subject of mental health resilience and improving working relationships at Employee Benefits Live 2022, taking place at ExCeL London.Dr Antonia Dietmann, head of organisation and behaviour development at the Ministry of Justice, will give a presentation titled ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 September 2022
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 and 22 September 2022 were: Port of Liverpool staff strike over rejected pay dealGalliford Try awards staff up to £750 cost-of-living paymentLufthansa pilots agree to strike truce and £428 monthly raisePartners& research: 25% of employers cannot afford living cost support paymentsHard ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer invests £15 million in staff support package
Marks and Spencer has invested £15 million in a package of support for its front-line employees during the cost-of-living crisis, including a pay review and extended wellbeing benefits.As of 1 October, more than 40,000 members of staff will see their hourly pay rise to a minimum of £10.20. This follows ...
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Article58% of employers say cost prevents health and wellbeing support
Almost six in 10 (58%) employers said cost was the biggest barrier to providing health and wellbeing support for employees, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.The survey of more than 500 HR decision-makers in businesses of all sizes across the UK found that within this, 37% cited high ...
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ArticleSouth Cambridgeshire District Council to trial four-day week
South Cambridgeshire District Council has committed to trial a four-day working week for its 470 desk-based staff, as of January 2023.The council will undertake planning for the three-month trial from October, with staff pay rate set to remain the same. If the pilot is successful, it said it will consider ...
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Article58% say flexible working helps with living costs
Almost six in 10 (58%) hybrid workers said flexible working has helped them to manage the increased cost of living, according to research from Glassdoor.Around 2,000 UK office workers were surveyed to further understand the impact of successful hybrid working patterns on employees, and found that 23% admitted commuting has ...
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ArticleMetro Bank receives Most Loved Workplace certification
Metro Bank has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace due to its commitment to employee experience, engagement and an inclusive culture.The Most Loved Workplace validation, which was set up and backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research and analysis, provides a comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organisations, offering ...
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ArticleSurgeons Quarter introduces engagement and wellbeing programme
Surgeons Quarter, the commercial arm for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, has launched an engagement initiative to improve staff wellbeing.The SQ Cares programme, run by representatives across all departments of the business, was set up in order to focus on the welfare and wellbeing of employees. Nine members ...
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ArticleOffice of Tax Simplification begins hybrid and global working review
The Office of Tax Simplification has commenced a review on the emerging trends and tax implications of hybrid and distance working.According to the independent government advisory body, the review will consider whether hybrid, distance and home working models are likely to increase, whether this trend involves more instances of working ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership to give free meals to staff this winter
John Lewis Partnership has introduced a policy giving free meals to all staff working for John Lewis and Waitrose this winter, to support them during the cost-of-living crisis.As of 3 October, the policy will apply to all partners in both shops across the distribution network, as well as those working ...
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ArticleBelfast City Council introduces extended bereavement leave and pay
Belfast City Council is to give all workers two weeks of statutory bereavement leave and pay, subject to trade union consultations.In a meeting of its Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, councillors gave unanimous support to give staff 10 consecutive work days of bereavement leave as a day one right, including ...
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ArticleBerry blast: Best bites to boost productivity revealed
Something for the weekend: Employers looking to help their staff boost productivity while providing a healthy snack around the office should make a beeline for berries, according to research by nutrition programme provider Lifesum for Work.High in polyphenols, berries were found to be the best food for boosting cognitive function ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 August 2022
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 August 2022 were: EXCLUSIVE: Natwest Group introduces menopause supportOddbox launches financial wellbeing platform for staff4Com gives staff extra £200 a month to help with energy bills Work-life balance beats salary as top factor in choosing new roleUK ranks sixth ...
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ArticleElectronic Arts UK revamps on-site gym to boost staff wellbeing
Credit: Radu Bercan / Shutterstock.comVideo game business Electronic Arts (EA) UK has started refurbishing the on-site gym provided for its 2,000 employees, as part of a partnership with corporate fitness and wellbeing services provider Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP).The refurbishment was started as part of EA’s wellbeing offering, which aims to ...
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ArticleEatSleep Media launches unlimited annual leave
Cardiff-based production firm EatSleep Media has introduced unlimited annual leave for its 13 members of staff.Included in the policy is a minimum number holiday days, with no set maximum. The business will not require staff to submit formal leave requests in order to take holiday, and senior leadership will check ...
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ArticleWork-life balance beats salary as top factor in choosing new role
Two-fifths (41%) of UK employees were attracted to their current role for the promise of work-life balance, compared with 36% who cited salary, according to research by workplace pension provider Aviva.This was a change compared to before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic in 2019, when 41% were attracted to salary, the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Natwest Group introduces menopause support
EXCLUSIVE: Natwest Group has launched menopause support for its employees and their partners in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland as of this week.The banking group has more than 39,000 employees, including around 6,400 women between the ages of 45 and 55, working in the ...