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Article36% with long-term health issues find it affects their ability to work
Six in 10 (60%) of those facing a long-term health issue said it reduced their ability to carry out daily tasks, while 36% said it impacted the amount or type of work they were able to do within their current job role, according to research by the Department for Work ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 March 2023 were: Spring Budget 2023: Scheme launches to help disabled people to access work and supportSpring Budget 2023: Pensions lifetime allowance scrappedSpring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues Spring Budget 2023: Tax-free pensions ...
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ArticleDoor handles found to be the most unhygienic place in an office
Something for the weekend: Employees have even more reason to be reluctant to return to office-based working, as new research reveals that office door handles harbour 30-times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.Office furniture supply firm Furniture At Work has revealed that door handles are the dirtiest areas of ...
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ArticleSpring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues at work
Spring Budget 2023: In addition to introducing support for disabled people and those unable to work due to long-term sickness absence, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has pledged government support for those forced to leave work due to mental health and musculoskeletal issues.In his Budget statement today (15 March ...
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ArticleSpring Budget 2023: Scheme launches to help disabled people to access work and support
Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has introduced a government white paper on disability workplace reform, as part of an aim to address the two million people who are economically inactive due to disability or long-term sickness.In his Spring Budget statement today (15 March 2023), Hunt noted ...
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ArticleAmazon Middle East and North Africa enhances paid parental leave policy
Amazon Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has introduced an enhanced paid parental leave policy for employees across United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan who have become new parents, regardless of gender.The policy offers both parents with one year of service up to six weeks' paid leave within ...
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ArticleWest Midlands Fire Service and Capgemini named top employers for inclusivity
West Midlands Fire Service, Capgemini and Touchstone have taken the top three spots on the 2022/2023 Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list.Compiled by Inclusive Companies for the seventh annual year, the list was created to benchmark the current state of equality, diversity and inclusion in UK workplaces. It is based ...
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ArticleOnly 29% of leaders have had neurodiversity training
Just a third of HR professionals and 29% of senior leaders have had specific training in relation to neurodiversity, according to research by City and Guilds and neurodiversity specialists Do-IT Solutions. The study was released to coincide with Neurodiversity Week (13 to 19 March), and consisted of answers from ...
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ArticleTLT launches menopause support for employees
Law firm TLT has introduced enhanced menopause support for its workforce as part of an inclusive working approach, and to celebrate International Women’s Day (9 March 2023).The support includes free menopause testing for all female employees, and access to a menopause assessment and diagnosis service, in partnership with health provider ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 3 - 9 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 - 9 March 2023 were: Costa Coffee gives staff third pay rise in 12 monthsAmazon receives top employer certification for 2023FNZ implements global family leave benefitsGovernment names first menopause employment championKinleigh Folkard and Hayward gives staff one-off cost-of-living payment Sellick Partnership ...
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ArticleNext introduces pregnancy loss support for staff
UK retailer Next has introduced pregnancy loss policies and practices to support its employees.Through a partnership with We Seek Care, which provides awareness education, webinars, HR and manager training, and employee-focused aftercare for supporting those experiencing pregnancy loss, miscarriage and abortion in the workplace, Next retail and head office employees ...
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ArticleGovernment names first menopause employment champion
The UK government has appointed Helen Tomlinson to be its first menopause employment champion, as part of a call for more employers to develop dedicated menopause policies.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) asked Tomlinson, head of talent UK and Ireland at Adecco Group, to take on the voluntary role ...
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Article78.1% of employers offer staff free period products
Employee Benefits poll: More than three-quarters (78.1%) of organisations offer free period products to staff, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers.Meanwhile, 7.7% said that while they do not currently offer free period products, they were considering it, whereas 14.2% did not provide, or intend to provide, any ...
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ArticleTribunal rules Defence Science and Technology Laboratory engineer unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal ruled that a mechanical engineer working for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, who suspended himself from work while he experienced health concerns, was unfairly dismissed.Ian Drury was employed by the executive agency of the Ministry of Defence from July 1982, until he was dismissed for gross ...
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ArticleAmazon receives top employer certification for 2023
Online retail giant Amazon has received certification as a top employer in Europe for 2023, for its dedication to creating a better work environment through HR policies and people practices.Certification from the Top Employers Institute is based on the results of an HR best practices survey, covering six HR areas ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 24 February - 2 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 February - 2 March 2023 were: Sainsbury’s offers four-day working week to head office employeesB and Q and Screwfix give retail staff pay riseRailway staff accept pay, security and conditions dealJohn Lewis reports 7.9% mean gender pay gapMarks and Spencer invests ...
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ArticleNHS Business Services Authority becomes menopause-friendly employer
Credit: Duncan Andison / Shutterstock.comNHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has achieved menopause-friendly accreditation from organisation Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace.In order to receive accreditation, the NHSBSA presented evidence to an independent panel, outlining its effectiveness in terms of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities and evaluation.The authority was awarded ...
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ArticleFoundation 92 introduces benefits and wellbeing platform
Independent football charity Foundation 92 has implemented an employee benefits and wellbeing platform, to provide its workforce with access to discounts on food, drink and clothing, as well as financial and wellbeing resources.Through a partnership with WorkLife by OpenMoney, the charity’s employees have been given access to a range of ...
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ArticleDiageo becomes fertility-friendly employer
Global drinks brand Diageo has become a fertility-friendly employer as part of its commitment to implementing policies and practices that support its employees.Run by Fertility Matters at Work, the initiative offers employers fertility-friendly training, access to panel discussions and events, resources, guidance and support. The aim is to open up ...
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ArticleAwin adopts flexible working week
Credit: II.studio / Shutterstock.comMarketing business Awin has permanently moved to a flexible working week, following a successful 18-month global pilot.The organisation, which employs more than 1,300 employees in 17 offices around the world, allowed staff to take one day off per week, to work either four full days, or three ...