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ArticleRSA Insurance to introduce equal parental leave
RSA Insurance is to introduce equal parental leave from January 2024 in order to add to its family-friendly provision.The new policy will offer all parents up to 52 weeks of equal leave, 26 of which will be fully paid.?It will apply to any employee with six months’ service, whose child ...
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ArticleTrue Fostering becomes employee-owned
Fostering, social work and adoption agency True Fostering has become an employee owned after setting up an employee ownership trust (EOT) for its workforce.True Fostering, which operates under the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma umbrella, made the decision to transition to an EOT structure to position it as a ...
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ArticleStandard Chartered receives Great Place to Work accreditation
Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Standard Chartered has been accredited as a Great Place to Work organisation in the UK.Great Place to Work recognises employers which have created an outstanding employee experience. In order to decide who receives certification, the organisation gathers employee feedback using its data-driven methodology, ...
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ArticleBasic pay for private and public sector staff to rise by 5%
Basic pay for public sector workers is expected to increase by 5%, the same rate as private sector staff for the first time since early 2021, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The professional body for HR and people development’s Labour market outlook, which is ...
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ArticleAioi Nissay Dowa Europe promotes Gemma Robinson to people and culture director
Insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe (AND-E UK) has promoted Gemma Robinson to the role of people and culture director.As a HR leader with more than two decades of experience, Robinson was appointed to her new role just before her seven-month maternity leave in 2022. She will assist with the firm’s ...
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ArticleUK employers could spend up to £15bn on benefits staff do not want
UK employers could be spending up to £15 billion a year on employee benefits that do not resonate with their staff, according to research by Isio and YouGov.The organisations, which surveyed more than 7,000 private sector employees, found that 23% felt their current benefits package meets all their needs, with ...
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ArticleAmazon, Barclays and BT named most sought-after workplaces in 2023
Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.comAmazon, Barclays and BT have been named among the most sought-after workplaces in 2023.In order to establish the rankings, BusinessNameGenerator.com took a seed list of more than 40 jobs in demand in 2023 from Glassdoor, LinkedIn and Edmissions. These were evaluated and ranked by the average ...
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ArticlePRS for Music promotes Janeace Thompson to director of talent, culture and experience
PRS for Music has promoted Janeace Thompson (Jay-T) to director of talent, culture and experience.Reporting into chief people and transformation officer, Suzanne Hughes, the newly created role is pivotal to the organisation’s plans to support and deliver its strategic imperatives and continue its journey of change.In addition to Thompson’s current ...
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ArticleGlobal Critical Logistics hires first chief people officer
Global Critical Logistics, a specialised logistics and freight forwarding firm across live events, fine art, TV and film production, and automotive sectors, has appointed Elizabeth Berman as its first chief people officer.In this new role, Berman will develop an HR infrastructure that provides a high service level to both employees ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 27 October - 2 November 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 27 October - 2 November 2023 were: Lakeland introduces new staff wellbeing supportWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal AssentGrant Thornton, EY and KPMG among 2023’s 100 Best CompaniesAIB to introduce bonus and healthcare benefits for employeesNHS Scotland launches ...
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ArticleCrossCountry appoints Zoe Kennedy as HR director
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has appointed Zoe Kennedy as HR director.Following a secondment as interim head of HR operations, Kennedy joins CrossCountry’s senior team to provide continued HR leadership and stability as the business embarks on its new National Rail Contract, which began in early October.She has extensive experience in ...
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ArticleDentons, Amazon and HSBC named top LGBTQ+ global employers
Law firm Dentons, retailer Amazon and banking organisation HSBC have been named as some of Stonewall’s top 100 global employers for 2023.The LGBTQ+ charity creates the list from its Global Workplace Equality Index, a voluntary benchmarking tool that helps multinational employers measure their progress in supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion at work. ...
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ArticleNHS Scotland launches menopause and menstrual health policy
NHS Scotland has introduced a menopause and menstrual health workplace policy in order to create an environment where its female employees feel confident in raising health issues.The policy, which applies to all employees, bank, agency and sessional workers, reflects recommendations from a study of NHS employees by Professor Kathleen Riach, ...
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ArticleHargreaves Lansdown becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown has received endometriosis-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to drive positive change for women and those assigned female at birth.By signing up to the scheme, the firm has committed to review, update and implement policies to support those with endometriosis, provide managers with ...
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Article70% of working parents want work-life balance in a job
Work-life balance is the top factor that working parents consider when looking for a job, with 70% citing this, according to new research.Commissioned by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign, the survey consisted of responses from 1,002 working parents in England, who work both full- and part-time ...
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ArticleWestcon-Comstor hires first chief people officer
Global technology provider and specialist distributor Westcon-Comstor has appointed Erna de Ruijter-Quist as its first chief people officer in a newly-created role.De Ruijter-Quist will utilise her organisational development, design and change management experience to accelerate the firm’s transformation as it shifts further to a software and subscription-based recurring revenue model. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 - 26 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 - 26 October 2023 were: KPMG implements pay freeze for some employeesLiving wage rates rise to at least £12 an hour59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packagesCottesmore School appoints AI principal headteacherSixth form college staff accept pay riseExclusive: ...
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ArticleGrant Thornton, EY and KPMG among 2023’s 100 Best Companies
Audit, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton, EY, Bank of America and financial services business KPMG have been named among 2023’s 100 Best Companies by Seramount.The professional services and research firm’s list recognises employers that support their employees and their families, and honours organisations that go beyond traditional parental leave ...
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Article55% believe advancing technology is transforming how HR teams operate
More than half (55%) of UK HR professionals believe that advancing technology is transforming the way HR teams operate and deliver in their role, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The professional body for HR and people development's People profession 2023: UK and Ireland survey ...
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ArticleInsight Enterprises certified as great place to work
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal technology firm Insight Enterprises has received Great Place to Work certifications across Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK.Established by Great Place to Work, certifications are determined through a two-step process: its trust index survey and a workplace questionnaire. Based on independent analysis ...