News – Page 25
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ArticleKellogg implements domestic abuse policy
Food business Kellogg has introduced a new domestic abuse policy, which includes an array of workplace support for impacted employees.The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 15 - 21 September 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 - 21 September 2023 were: HMRC begins consultation on salary advance reporting delaysJohn Lewis and Jaguar Land Rover among top UK employers for work wellbeing Private medical insurance becomes most important employee benefitExclusive: Cadent to discuss fertility and menopause at Employee ...
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ArticleTilbury Douglas gains menopause-friendly accreditation
UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out firm Tilbury Douglas has received menopause-friendly accreditation.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation sets clear standards for organisations to meet. In order to achieve accreditation, employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to critical illness insurance
Nothing in life is certain, and being diagnosed with a critical illness such as a heart attack or cancer is a reality that many individuals have to face. Having access to critical illness insurance cover provided by their employer helps to alleviate some of the financial worry ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis and Jaguar Land Rover among top UK employers for work wellbeing
John Lewis and Partners, Clarks, Jaguar Land Rover and The Body Shop have been named as some of the top UK employers for work wellbeing 2023.The inaugural Better Work Awards recognise the top employers for work wellbeing based on a study of insights and data from employees who rate and ...
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ArticleRadfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale signs age-friendly employer pledge
Care home organisation Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale has signed the age-friendly employer pledge in order to help its older workers flourish in the workplace.Launched by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge is intended to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers, and tackle ageism ...
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ArticleKomedia Media introduces free period products for staff
Komedia Media is to introduce free period products for staff in its workplace.Through the Bloody Good Employers (BGE) scheme, Komedia Media will provide its employees with period products and the knowledge to support their menstrual health and wellbeing, through to perimenopause and menopause. Employees will also be able to access ...
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ArticleFirst National Bank and Airbnb among America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families
US banking organisation First National Bank, holiday property rental business Airbnb and American Airlines have been named as America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.Established by Newsweek and data firm Plant-A Insights Group, the list is put together using data from an employer study based on more than 224,000 ...
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ArticleSantander and Thames Valley Police recognised at Menopause Friendly Awards
Banking organsiation Santander, Department for Education and Thames Valley Police were recognised at the 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.Hosted by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and sponsored by HSBC UK, First Direct, Marks and Spencer Bank and Peppy, the awards were presented by broadcaster Louise Minchin last week.Now in its ...
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ArticlePrivate medical insurance becomes most important employee benefit
Private medical insurance (PMI) has become the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to new research by Zest.The employee benefits technology platform’s findings highlight growing challenges in the UK around access to healthcare, as more people explore private provision as opposed to solely relying ...
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ArticleMitie enhances flexible working and carers policies
Facilities management firm Mitie has introduced carers’ leave and updated its flexible working policy ahead of the two initiatives becoming UK statutory requirements next year.Mitie employees with caring responsibilities, of which there are an estimated 5,700, will now be entitled to an additional one week of unpaid carers’ leave per ...
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ArticleExclusive: Cadent to discuss fertility and menopause at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Kelly-Anne Morris (pictured left), regulatory specialist and fertility lead, Lisa Yorke (pictured middle), reward and remuneration specialist (HR), and Dawn Del Busso (pictured right), team leader and menopause lead at Cadent will present a session about fertility and the menopause at Employee Benefits Live 2023.Titled Fertility and menopause matters, the ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail expands staff wellbeing benefits
Royal Mail has expanded its wellbeing benefits to provide extended support for employees and their families.Through its wellbeing hub, Royal Mail employees will have unlimited 24/7 access to an online GP that is also available to partners and children, unlimited mental health consultations for themselves and their partners, up from ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 8 - 14 September 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 - 14 September 2023 were: Robert Gordon University enhances benefits packageAldi Scotland recognised for employee wellbeing commitmentVeolia enhances benefits for Near and Middle East staffGet paid to watch Great British Bake Off and eat cakesAnnual pay growth for May to July ...
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ArticleJust Mortgages expands menopause and wellbeing support
National brokerage Just Mortgages has expanded its mental health and wellbeing support with the introduction of a training module that covers the menopause.The new module is available 24/7 through the firm’s ‘My Learning Space’ digital platform and is open to all of its more than 650 mortgage brokers regardless of ...
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Article77% of employers say competition for talent is key issue influencing benefits
Competition for talent was cited by three-quarters (77%) of employers as a key issue influencing their benefits strategy, according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW).Its Benefits trends survey, which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also ...
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ArticleVeolia enhances benefits for Near and Middle East staff
Water, waste and energy management firm Veolia has rolled out an enhanced package of employee benefits for staff in the Near and Middle East region.Known as Veolia Cares, the package is based on parental leave, health cover, death benefits, support for carers and volunteer’s day. It covers all employees, including ...
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ArticleTedaisy Insurance Group creates pet bereavement hub
Tedaisy Insurance Group has introduced a pet bereavement hub dedicated to supporting employees experiencing pet loss.The hub encompasses a variety of online resources designed to help individuals navigate the grieving process, including a dedicated pet bereavement telephone line whereby those wishing to discuss their loss will be placed into a ...
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ArticleSafe and Sound receives funding to support staff wellbeing
Derbyshire-based child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has received British Safety Council funding to support and improve its employees’ wellbeing.The £10,000 funding was awarded to Safe and Sound through British Safety Council’s Keep Thriving campaign to improve workplace wellbeing, and will be used by the charity to implement wellbeing strategy ...
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ArticleAldi Scotland recognised for employee wellbeing commitment
Aldi Scotland has been recognised for its commitment to its employees’ wellbeing and development at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards last week.The awards celebrate the best producers and suppliers in the food and drink sector across Scotland, who demonstrate strong leadership, and a focus on staff training and ...