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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Alex Brooker says there is still a way to go with workplace disability talks
Employee Benefits Live 2022: Disability in the workplace discussions are more prominent these days, but there is still a long way to go, said journalist, TV presenter and comedian Alex Brooker.Brooker’s keynote, titled ‘Breaking down barriers – from journalist to accidental celebrity’ closed the first day of Employee Benefits Live ...
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ArticleUnderstanding Recruitment rewards staff with Mallorca holiday
Understanding Recruitment, a St Albans-based technology, software and digital recruiter, has revealed that it will take its employees on an all-inclusive holiday to Palma, Mallorca, following strong yearly performance and to celebrate its 15th birthday.The firm, which has more than 100 members of staff across Britain and Massachusetts, has organised ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Tyler Grange, Lendlease and Ministry of Justice to discuss mental wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2022
Experts from Tyler Grange, Lendlease and the Ministry of Justice will explore the subject of mental health resilience and improving working relationships at Employee Benefits Live 2022, taking place at ExCeL London.Dr Antonia Dietmann, head of organisation and behaviour development at the Ministry of Justice, will give a presentation titled ...
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ArticleFour-fifths think employers should help with rising living costs
Four in five (80%) employees said their employer should help with rising living costs, according to research by insurance and financial services firm Canada Life.The survey was conducted by Opinium among 2,000 UK adults. It revealed that, in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, salary increases (54%), help with bills ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Natwest Group introduces menopause support
EXCLUSIVE: Natwest Group has launched menopause support for its employees and their partners in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland as of this week.The banking group has more than 39,000 employees, including around 6,400 women between the ages of 45 and 55, working in the ...
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ArticleTribunal finds in favour of finance executive in wellbeing and age discrimination case
An Employment Tribunal has found in favour of a finance executive who worked for e-commerce fulfilment provider Selazar, in claims that included unfair dismissal, breach of contract and age discrimination.Louise McCabe was one of the founding directors of Selazar when it was incorporated on 10 October 2014, alongside chief executive ...
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ArticleJet2 rewards employees with four extra annual leave days
Package holiday provider Jet2 has given its employees an extra four days of annual leave this year, with the aim of helping its 12,500 employees look after their mental wellbeing.The added leave allowance is on top of employees' annual leave for the 2022 calendar year, and can be taken at ...
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ArticleLucky Voice expands employee assistance programme
Social entertainment brand Lucky Voice has extended its employee assistance programme (EAP) to include mental health and wellbeing support.Lucky Voice added a suite of resources and self-help tools to the EAP, aimed at supporting its 87 employees both physically and emotionally, from managing anxiety to breathing techniques.The business also launched ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Princes and KraftHeinz to discuss mental health at Employee Benefits Live 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Dent, chief people officer and board member at Princes Group, and Jurgita Capizzano, international benefits manager at KraftHeinz (both pictured), have been announced as participants in a panel discussion about mental health resilience at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel will be part of the conference’s mental health resilience ...
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ArticleAxa UK to provide paid leave as part of domestic abuse support
Insurance firm Axa UK has introduced a domestic abuse policy for its approximately 10,000 members of staff, which includes up to five days of paid leave on top of employees' existing leave allowance.The leave policy aims to help staff experiencing domestic abuse attend police interviews and appointments, view properties and ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership becomes Menopause Friendly Employer
The John Lewis Partnership has been awarded Menopause Friendly Employer accreditation by Menopause Friendly’s independent panel.According to the panel, the partnership has received the accreditation as it created an inclusive culture where all members of staff can talk about the menopause, and women are given the support they need.The business, ...
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Article64% of UK staff are stressed about their finances
Almost two-thirds (64%) of employees said their finances have made them feel stressed, anxious, or depressed, according to new research from Metlife UK.The research, conducted by Opinium on behalf of Metlife UK with 1,428 UK part-time and full-time workers, highlighted that as the rising cost-of-living crisis continues to impact people’s ...
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ArticlePhoebus Software launches mental health first aider initiative
Specialist software supplier Phoebus Software has trained five mental health first aiders to help any of its 119 members of staff in need of support.The employees who qualified as mental health first aiders have formed a committee to support staff in a confidential and non-judgmental way.On 11 May, during Mental ...
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Article65% of remote working UK staff are less likely to take sick leave
New research has revealed that two-thirds (65%) of UK employees said they are less likely to take sick leave when working remotely.HR software provider Breathe conducted a survey across 1,264 UK small to medium sized enterprise (SME) employees, looking into the current state of wellbeing among them and asking a ...
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ArticleGroup critical illness cover claims for 2021 reach £13.2 million
Group critical illness cover claims nearly doubled from £7.2 million in 2020 to £13.2 million last year, according to new research.Figures released by financial services firm Legal and General highlight that it paid just over£335 million in group protection claims, including life assurance, income protection and critical illness, in 2021, ...
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ArticlePhoebus Software launches menopause wellbeing policy
Financial services software provider Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) has introduced a menopause wellbeing policy for its more than 100 employees, 30% of whom are female.By raising awareness within the firm, Phoebus said it hopes to encourage women to seek the support they need, while feeling comfortable to openly discuss any ...
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ArticleFord and Balfour Beatty launch construction site mental health campaign
Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty and car manufacturer Ford have joined forces and launched a suicide prevention campaign, 'Make it Visible', alongside charity organisation The Lighthouse Club.The charity provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. The campaign aims to combat suicide among construction workers, focusing ...
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ArticleAkzoNobel hosts annual wellbeing festival for staff
Paints and performance coatings business AkzoNobel has hosted its second annual two-week free wellness festival, for its nearly 2,000 UK and Ireland employees.Wellfest, which ended last Friday and was organised by staff, began during Mental Health Awareness Week and included virtual and in-person wellness events and workshops aimed at improving ...
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Article31% of banking staff plan to leave roles due to pressure
Almost a third (31%) of financial services and banking professionals have planned to leave the industry due to high pressure, according to a report by global digital accountancy platform LemonEdge.Professionals in the industry said a heavy workload (42%) was the main contributor to feeling heightened pressure within their role. This ...
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ArticleWelcome Break and Lendlease shortlisted for Best mental health strategy
Motorway service station operator Welcome Break and real estate and investment group Lendlease are two of the organisations shortlisted in the Best mental health strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2022.This award celebrates an organisation with an exceptional strategy concerning the benefits, communications and support systems that can influence ...