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ArticleBT Group to roll out new family leave policy
Multinational telecommunications firm BT Group is to roll out a new family leave policy for its UK employees from 1 January 2025.The group’s new family leave policy is aimed at levelling up paid leave for any parent welcoming a new child. Regardless of how their family is made up, all ...
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ArticleAddleshaw Goddard receives fertility-friendly accreditation
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has received fertility-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its work to improve workplace experiences for its staff with fertility issues.The accreditation, which is awarded by Fertility Matters at Work, aims to enhance workplaces for individuals needing fertility treatment, while ensuring employers are inclusive. It partners with ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit schemeSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over paySEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employerLiz Kendall named secretary of state for work ...
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ArticleSecond four-day week pilot to begin in UK this autumn
A second pilot of a four-day work week is scheduled to launch this autumn.The four-day-week pilot has opened for organisations to sign up for a November start, with findings to be presented to the government in summer 2025. It will also assess other flexible-working arrangements, including a shorter working week, ...
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Article82% of employers have employee assistance programme take-up between 0-25%
Employee Benefits poll: Four-fifths (82%) of organisations have a take-up rate of between 0-25% for their employee assistance programme (EAP), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 15% of respondents said employee take-up of their EAP sits between 26-50%, while 3% answered that it ...
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ArticleEncirc rolls out personalised employee wellbeing development platform
Glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics firm Encirc has introduced a personalised development platform for wellbeing to its employee benefits package.The firm, which operates for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries, employs almost 2,000 staff across its three sites in the UK, which include Derrylin in ...
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ArticleUK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit scheme
Electricity distribution network operator UK Power Networks, Principality Building Society, asset management firm QEQ and advertising business Oliver Agency have signed up to a home heating employee benefit scheme.Run by Heat Scheme, the benefit will give employees at the firms access to one to one consultations, heating efficiency assessments and ...
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ArticleBecome a Wombat Walker through Tourism Tasmania’s Odd Jobs initiative
Something for the weekend: We all have an idea about what would constitute an odd job, but it is a whole different definition down under.Tourism Tasmania has launched its Odd Jobs initiative as part of its off season campaign this year to encourage Australians and holiday makers to sign up ...
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Article70% of employees rate health MOTs as key wellbeing benefit
Some 70% of UK employees rate health MOTs as the most important wellbeing benefit on their wish list, according to research by health assessment provider Bluecrest Wellness.Its Find out now report, which surveyed 2,009 individuals, including 1,437 in employment, found that private diagnosis and treatment support also topped the list ...
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ArticleTransport for Wales introduces free period products for staff
Transport for Wales has introduced access to free sustainable period products in all its stations and offices for menstruating employees.All of the network’s staff will now have access to free period care products, provided by sustainable period care brand TOTM.In doing so, the organisation is aiming to help alleviate the ...
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ArticleBMS Group appoints new group chief people officer
Specialist insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group has appointed Ali Trauttmansdorff group chief people officer.Trauttmansdorff, who will be based in London, will report to Nick Cook, chief executive officer of BMS Group, and join the executive committee.In her role, Trauttmansdorff will be focused on supporting the group’s merger and acquisition ...
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ArticleDentons achieves menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Law firm Dentons has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation across its UK, Ireland and Middle East offices for its work in creating a supportive environment for those experiencing the condition.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation sets standards which employers must meet. To achieve this, a panel assesses evidence ...
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ArticleTyler Grange named SME employer of the year for mental health support
Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has been recognised as SME employer of the year at the InsideOut Awards due to its mental health and wellbeing programme.The annual awards, which are run by the InsideOut LeaderBoard charity, recognise employers which promote mental health, wellness and overall wellbeing.The accolade was awarded to Tyler ...
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ArticleExclusive: 34% of employers say staff not aware of or do not understand benefits
One-third (34%) of employers admitted that their staff are not aware of or do not understand the benefits they are offered, according to new research conducted by Group Risk Development (Grid). The industry body for the group risk sector surveyed 500 HR decision-makers at UK businesses and ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 21 - 27 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 21 - 27 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Nike doubles parental leave benefit for all US employeesGraham introduces employee wellbeing app59% of staff rank financial wellbeing as most wanted support from employerGames Workshop awards employees bonus paymentTribunal rules Wrexham bakery did not make ...
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ArticleCisco and DHL Express among Best UK Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024
Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comDigital communications business Cisco, biopharmaceutical organisation Bristol Myers Squibb and logistics firm DHL Express have been named as some of the top UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.Global workplace culture organisation Great Place To Work compiles the list each year to highlight employers who offer high levels ...
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ArticleGraham introduces employee wellbeing app
Credit: Philip Brookes / Shutterstock.comNorthern Irish construction firm Graham has implemented a streaming service app dedicated to employee wellbeing.Known as the Well-zone app, it was custom built for the firm by Frog Systems, which developed the platform. It can be used on smart phones, tablets, laptops and desktops, has bespoke ...
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ArticleChancery Lane moves to four-day working week
Retirement income planning firm Chancery Lane has switched to a four-day working week in order to support its employees with family commitments and responsibilities.Under the new working structure, the firm’s financial planners and wealth managers will be contracted to work from Monday to Thursday, while retaining their previous salaries. It ...
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Article70% of employers feel responsible for looking after employees’ health
Nearly three-quarters (70%) of HR decision makers feel a greater responsibility to look after their employees’ health due to NHS waiting times, according to research by healthcare provider Simplyhealth. Its survey of 2,000 employees and 500 HR decision makers also found that the healthcare (45%) and education ...
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Article47% of employers are unsure if wellbeing provision meets employees’ needs
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (47%) of organisations are unsure if their wellbeing support provision is meeting employees’ needs, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 18% of respondents said the believe that their wellbeing support provision was meeting employees’ needs, while 35% answered ...