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Article20% of staff forced to self-isolate receive no sick pay or wages from their employer
One-fifth (20%) of employees who are forced to self-isolate due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have received no extra sick pay or wages from their employer, according to a poll conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The research polled 2,231 people in England and Wales who were working, on furlough, ...
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ArticleVegan Liftz seeks meat-eaters to test out a plant-based diet
Something for the weekend: Meat-eaters young and old have a chance to try something new this January, as Vegan Liftz is offering to pay California-based volunteers to eat vegan food for 30 days.Three meat lovers will be paid $3,500 (£2,576) each to venture into a new world of veganism for ...
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Article52% of UK employees enjoy a better work-life balance after home working
More than half of UK (52%) employees said they feel closer to their families and enjoy a better work-life balance after working from home due to the Covid-19 (Coronvirus) pandemic, according to research from Future Strategy Club (FSC).The study also found that those employees want to continue home working in ...
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ArticlePayPal launches virtual Christmas party for employees across the globe
Something for the weekend: Ever wondered how the rest of the world parties at Christmas? Well PayPal employees have the answer, after attending a 29-hour virtual global shindig –from the comfort of their own homesThis month, Paypal invited its employees to sit back, let their hair down, and relax – ...
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ArticleHargreaves Lansdown signs Race at Work charter to tackle racial inequality
Financial services organisation Hargreaves Lansdown has signed the Race at Work charter, committing to address the issues that employees from ethnic minority groups face in the workplace.The race charter, created in partnership with the UK government and charity Business in the community (BITC), has set out to improve the workplace ...
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ArticleVirgin Atlantic appoints Estelle Hollingsworth as chief people officer
International airline Virgin Atlantic has appointed Estelle Hollingsworth as chief people officer.In this role, Estelle will be responsible for supporting employees to thrive at work and creating an inclusive experience for all.She previously served as a vice president at the airline, where she was responsible for talent, leadership development, and ...
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ArticleAwin to introduce four-day working week
Global affiliate network Awin is to introduce a four-day week for over 1,000 employees worldwide to support the wellbeing and productivity.Following a six-month pilot during which employees worked four and a half days per week, from early 2021, the organisation will move its entire workforce to a four-day working week. ...
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Article86% changing approach to health and wellbeing due to Covid-19
More than four-fifths (86%) of employers are changing their approach to employee health and wellbeing due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Unum.Its Employee benefits and the value of help research, which surveyed 350 UK employers and 1,000 employees, found that the vast majority (95%) of employers ...
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Article42% of employees desire less work-related stress in 2021
Just under half (42%) of employees wish to experience less stress at work during 2021, according to research by PayFit.Its report, How UK HR priorities have evolved during the pandemic, which surveyed 2,002 UK workers, also found that 85% have experienced work-related worries since the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic took hold ...
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Article42% have seen staff leave due to lack of mental health support
Just under half (42%) of employers have experienced an employee leaving their organisation because they felt their mental wellbeing was not being cared for, according to research by Benenden Health.Its survey of 1,008 UK non-furloughed employees, and 1,003 business owners and directors also found that a quarter (25%) of respondents ...
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ArticleB&M to close stores on 1 January to give staff a day of rest
Retail employer B&M has announced that it will close on 1 January to support over 28,000 of its employees by giving them more time to spend with their loved ones.The employer will close its 600 stores to give employees a day to rest and recover over the festive break. British ...
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ArticleMitie, Bupa and E.On recognised among UK's most inclusive employers
Mitie (pictured), Bupa and E.On are among the organisations that have been recognised in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2020/21 list, compiled by Inclusive Companies.The league table of the most inclusive employers in the UK recognises organisations that have adopted best practices in creating an inclusive workplace for all ...
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ArticleUnilever to trial four-day working week in New Zealand
Unilever is to begin a year-long trial of a four-day week at its offices in New Zealand with the aim of changing the way work is done, not increasing the hours worked over four days.From 7 December, 81 employees at the consumer goods organisation, which owns brands such as as ...
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ArticleNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launches green reward scheme
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a green reward programme to engage its 14,500 employees with environmental sustainability and wellbeing across all hospitals. The Shine Rewards programme, provided by sustainability and wellbeing engagement provider Jump, is aimed at motivating staff to make behavioural changes to help the ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer announces closure on Boxing Day to give employees a rest
British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced its decision to close on Boxing Day 2020 to give its employees a rest over the festive period.The closure of its operations on 26 December is to support the wellbeing of staff and recognise their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The ...
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ArticleRostrum introduces health and wellbeing scheme for staff
PR and content marketing agency Rostrum has introduced a health and wellbeing benefits plan for its 28 employees.The new scheme, which is provided by Health Shield, offers Rostrum employees access to 24-hour counselling support and an online GP service, as well as discounts on fitness and wellbeing initiatives, including gym ...
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ArticleHermes UK launches mental health first aiders programme
Parcel delivery organisation Hermes UK has appointed 72 mental health ambassadors to promote good mental health across its organisation.The organisation, which employs 5,500 staff, has equipped 72 volunteers with the resources and skills to support staff that are struggling with mental health issues during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The mental health ...
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Article94% of employers have introduced measures to support staff welfare
The vast majority (94%) of employers have introduced measures to support employee wellbeing, according to research by recruitment firm Wade Macdonald and law firm Doyle Clayton.The research, which surveyed 150 HR leaders, found that 88% of organisations favour employee assistance programmes (EAP) as a form of support, followed by 55% ...
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Article33% of employers have reviewed sickness policies due to Covid-19
One-third (33%) of employers have reviewed their organisation's sickness policy due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Paydata.Its UK reward management survey – Autumn 2020 results, which surveyed 204 HR and finance directors and reward and compensation specialists, also found that two-thirds (66%) have not, and do ...
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ArticleHala Group launches wellbeing platform to support 2,000 staff
Hala Group, which operates 74 Domino's pizza stores across the UK, has launched a wellbeing platform to support its 2,000 UK employees.The platform, which is provided by Perkbox, offers staff access to a range of benefits and tools designed to help individuals manage their physical, emotional, mental, social and financial ...