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Article30% favour employers that offer mental health support
Almost a third of workers (30%) favour employers that offer workplace mental health support, according to research by flexible working platform Flexa.Its latest Quarterly flexible working index pooled data insights from 350,000 job searches and 8,000 jobseekers on where, when and how they want to work.It found that there has ...
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ArticleCambridge City Council approves four-day week trial for bin collection staff
Credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.comCambridge City Council has approved a four-day working week trial for the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service.Councillors approved the recommendations in a report presented to its Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee and a review of collection rounds to ensure vehicles are taking the most efficient routes ...
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ArticleVirtual GP services are most used benefit offered to ill and injured employees
Employee Benefits poll: The most used benefit or support organisations offer to ill and injured employees is access to a virtual GP service (42%), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just above one-third (37%) said they provide an occupational sick pay scheme to support ill and injured employees, while ...
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ArticleCIPD partners with government's menopause champion to raise awareness
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has partnered with government menopause employment champion Helen Tomlinson in order to raise awareness of menopause-friendly workplaces.The industry body for HR and people development will work with Tomlinson to communicate to as many organisations of different sizes and sectors as possible about ...
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ArticleCanva Australia’s head of vibe offers employees ‘magical’ benefits
Credit: monticello / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: Graphic design platform Canva, which is headquartered in Australia, has hired an employee to be its head of vibe in order to create magical moments and bring vibes into the workplace every day.Chris Low, the official head of vibe at the firm, which ...
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ArticleGucci recognised for gender parity and disability inclusion
Credit: Studio Barcelona / Shutterstock.comFashion brand Gucci has received certification for gender parity from the Italian government and has been recognised as being a best place to work for disability inclusion in the United States (US).Introduced by the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the certification is based on culture ...
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ArticleHow to upscale a benefits strategy to align with business growth
Need to know:As businesses grow, it is vital that their employee benefits strategies also evolve.Employers may start with a few core products but then expand into other areas, including wellbeing, lifestyle discounts and changes to working patterns.A more mature strategy is likely to include an element of choice so employees ...
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ArticleSchneider Electric enhances family leave benefits
Credit: LCV / Shutterstock.comEnergy management and automation business Schneider Electric has enhanced its family leave benefits for more than 3,500 employees acoss the UK and Ireland in recognition of the evolving needs of its workforce and the importance of work-life balance.The changes came into effect for all employees, including those ...
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ArticleAtlas Security introduces new people strategy
Security services firm Atlas Security has launched a new people strategy to demonstrate its commitment to improving the overall wellbeing of all employees and to create a happier workplace environment.Under the strategy, the organisation will implement people-centric policies and practices, with the aim of bringing all security officers under one ...
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ArticleTesco introduces virtual GP service and expands wellbeing support
Supermarket chain Tesco has extended its wellbeing provision for its more than 300,000 UK employees and their families to include a virtual GP service.Through the service, which is provided by Yulife, front-line staff, managers and their immediate family living in the same household will be able to access unlimited appointments ...
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ArticleGymBird seeks chief step officer to walk 10,000 steps a day
Something for the weekend: Fitness brand GymBird has taken its first step to find a chief step officer to walk 10,000 steps in a single day, report on their experience and receive a $10,000 (£7,856) payment in return.The ideal candidate will be looking to put their best foot forward in ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 30 June - 6 July 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 June - 6 July 2023 were: Tui UK enhances family leave policyBirmingham City Council unable to pay £760 million equal pay billUK salary budgets expected to decline in 2024Barclays updates childcare leave policy for US staffTrip.com Group introduces childcare subsidyHolland and ...
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ArticleCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust becomes menopause-friendly
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to offer a menopause education and to build a more inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers based on an assessment by an independent panel, ...
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ArticleFuture Workforce Alliance introduces digital workplace wellbeing charter
Future Workforce Alliance, a bipartisan consortium of policymakers and sector leaders, has launched the European Charter for Digital Workplace Wellbeing.The charter has been signed by a group of 31 members of European Parliament (MEP), including MEP Drago? Pîslaru, chair of the European Parliament Committee on employment and social affairs, and ...
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ArticleTui UK enhances family leave policy
Travel and leisure business Tui UK has rehauled its family leave policy in order to give its employees more time, financial security and support.Partner leave has been enhanced from two weeks at statutory pay to two weeks at normal pay, and staff going on either maternity or adoption leave will ...
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ArticleHolland and Barrett accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel. They must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in the ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas enhances US fertility and surrogacy benefits
Bank and financial services firm BNP Paribas has introduced a surrogacy assistance programme and enhanced its fertility benefits for its US staff.The firm’s new surrogacy assistance programme is aimed at supporting and empowering US-based employees who are using surrogacy to start or expand their families. They are now eligible for ...
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ArticleMortgage Brain signs mental health charter and offers summer hours
Mortgage broker software solutions firm Mortgage Brain has signed the mortgage industry mental health charter and reinstated its Summer Fridays perk.Through the charter, the organisation will have access to best practice health and wellbeing guidelines, and related guidance, hints, tips and a framework, so it can embrace and tailor bespoke ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 23 - 29 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 June 2023 were: Medtronic accredited as menopause-friendly employerAllianz introduces electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023?Exclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023TotalEnergies staff accept 15.5% pay rise10% of employers introduced support ...
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ArticleSpringbok AI implements four-day working week
Artificial intelligence (AI) consultant Springbok AI has implemented a permanent four-day working week following a successful year-long trial.The pilot programme saw improvements in productivity due to work optimisation and extended rest periods, with the firm’s average productivity level rising from 6.6/10 in June 2022 to 9/10 in May 2023. Furthermore, ...