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ArticleKnauf UK and Ireland implements financial education support
Building materials manufacturer Knauf UK and Ireland has introduced financial education support for its 480 employees to develop their financial skills and knowledge.Knauf employees will be now be able to access interactive and impartial financial education and articles by finance experts, through a platform provided by financial education firm Nudge ...
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ArticleExclusive: 81% of employers measure employees’ benefits appreciation
Four-fifths (81%) of employers said they measure employees’ appreciation of the benefits that they receive, according to new research conducted by Group Risk Development (Grid).The industry body for the group risk sector surveyed 500 HR decision-makers at UK businesses and among 1,210 employees for its latest report.It found that 66% ...
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ArticleWatch Employee Benefits’ Future proofing employees’ financial wellbeing webinar
Employee Benefits’ webinar, Future proofing employees’ financial wellbeing, is now available to watch for free on demand.The webinar, sponsored by Aviva, was broadcast live at 11am on Tuesday 16 July.Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee Benefits, was joined by three expert panellists for the in-depth conversation: Laura Stewart-Smith, head of client ...
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ArticleUtility Warehouse introduces personalised financial education for employees
Multiservice provider Utility Warehouse has introduced new personalised financial education for its 2,500 UK employees to support them in this area.Through a partnership with financial education provider Nudge Global, Utility Warehouse’s employees will have access to a feed of bite-sized interactive and impartial financial education and articles researched, curated, designed ...
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ArticleThe Perkbox Vivup Group to acquire Let’s Connect from Personal Group
The Perkbox Vivup Group is to acquire technology salary sacrifice benefits provider Let’s Connect from workforce benefits and services firm Personal Group.Let’s Connect’s team, which has a number of partners, and public and private sector clients, will blend into Perkbox Vivup’s operating structure and join its culture.According to Perkbox Vivup, ...
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Article42% of employees receive regular recognition from chief executive officers
Despite 70% of employees highlighting the importance of recognition, just 42% have received regular recognition from their chief executive officers (CEOs), according to research by Boostworks.The employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing provider's white paper The heart of workplace engagement, which surveyed 3,000 UK HR professionals, C-suite leaders ...
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ArticleUK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit scheme
Electricity distribution network operator UK Power Networks, Principality Building Society, asset management firm QEQ and advertising business Oliver Agency have signed up to a home heating employee benefit scheme.Run by Heat Scheme, the benefit will give employees at the firms access to one to one consultations, heating efficiency assessments and ...
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ArticleMoody’s introduces global parental leave
Credit: Dariusz Gryczka / Shutterstock.comFinancial services firm Moody’s has launched a global parental leave policy for its more than 15,000 employees worldwide.Regardless of how they grow their family, through birth, adoption or surrogacy, all new parents are now eligible for at least 16 weeks of paid leave at 100% of ...
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ArticleExclusive: 34% of employers say staff not aware of or do not understand benefits
One-third (34%) of employers admitted that their staff are not aware of or do not understand the benefits they are offered, according to new research conducted by Group Risk Development (Grid). The industry body for the group risk sector surveyed 500 HR decision-makers at UK businesses and ...
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ArticleTikTok video shows jobs dogs would be qualified for
Something for the weekend: Have you ever (jokingly) thought your dog wasn’t pulling its weight around the house, and wondered what job it would actually be qualified to do?TikTok user @MyBrownNewfies, the owner of a couple of Newfoundlands and a Corgi, created a video of all of the jobs that ...
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ArticleBarts NHS Trust facilities staff receive special leave equivalent to payment
Credit: Kam Hus / Shutterstock.comNearly 700 employees at Barts NHS Trust have received ‘special leave’ to the equivalent value of a Covid-19 lump sum payment to which other NHS employees were entitled.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, work as porters, cleaners and facilities at the trust. During ...
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ArticleCisco and DHL Express among Best UK Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024
Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comDigital communications business Cisco, biopharmaceutical organisation Bristol Myers Squibb and logistics firm DHL Express have been named as some of the top UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.Global workplace culture organisation Great Place To Work compiles the list each year to highlight employers who offer high levels ...
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ArticleJunior doctors take part in further strike over pay dispute
Junior doctors have begun their 11th round of strikes in England today following a long-running pay dispute.The latest strike, which saw junior doctors walk out of all services, started at 7am and is set to last until 7am on 2 July. Senior doctors will be providing cover, while NHS England ...
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ArticleGraham introduces employee wellbeing app
Credit: Philip Brookes / Shutterstock.comNorthern Irish construction firm Graham has implemented a streaming service app dedicated to employee wellbeing.Known as the Well-zone app, it was custom built for the firm by Frog Systems, which developed the platform. It can be used on smart phones, tablets, laptops and desktops, has bespoke ...
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Article47% of employers are unsure if wellbeing provision meets employees’ needs
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (47%) of organisations are unsure if their wellbeing support provision is meeting employees’ needs, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 18% of respondents said the believe that their wellbeing support provision was meeting employees’ needs, while 35% answered ...
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ArticleTribunal rules Wrexham bakery did not make reasonable adjustments for blind employee
An employment tribunal has ruled that a Wrexham bakery did not do enough to make reasonable adjustments for a man registered as blind before dismissing him during his probation period.Ian Stanley is registered as legally blind and was diagnosed with Bardet Biedl syndrome in 2010. He was employed as a ...
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ArticleAscend Innovations employees take part in dress like their boss day
Something for the weekend: While it is important to have mutual respect between an employer and its employees, it doesn’t hurt to joke around every now and then. This is just what Jamaican event management and production firm Ascend Innovations has done, by taking part in a dress like their ...
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ArticleSpecialists, associate specialists and specialty doctors accept pay offer
Specialists, associate specialists and specialty (SAS) doctors have accepted an improved pay offer from the government, following months of negotiations.The doctors, who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA), will see a basic rise of between 6.1 and 9.22% of their current pay, which is equivalent to a 10.4% ...
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ArticleExclusive: Co-op wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2024
Co-op was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024, which took place on Friday 14 June at The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London last week.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all ...
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ArticleDesignMyNight searches for dog menu tester
Something for the weekend: Discovery and booking platform DesignMyNight has begun its search for a dog menu tester at several London venues.The chosen pooch and two human companions will receive a selection of incredible dog-friendly experiences across London, worth a total of £2,000. This includes two luxury stays at The ...