News – Page 20
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ArticleKellogg implements domestic abuse policy
Food business Kellogg has introduced a new domestic abuse policy, which includes an array of workplace support for impacted employees.The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free ...
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ArticleDHL Express, Hilton and Cisco among Europe’s best workplaces 2023
Transportation firm DHL Express, hospitality business Hilton and information technology employer Cisco have been recognised as some of Europe’s best workplaces 2023.Established by Great Place to Work, employers who want to be considered must participate in the national best workplaces lists, which are compiled based on survey data that assesses ...
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ArticleIncubeta appoints new global chief people officer
International marketing business Incubeta has appointed Meg Phelps as its new global chief people officer.Phelps will be adopting a skills-first approach to strengthen Incubeta’s talent pool, with a wider people offering that flexes to suit the needs of different generations.She will drive operating model transformation and ensure the people experience ...
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ArticleExclusive: RSPCA to discuss employee engagement at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Sarita Coleman, head of reward at the RSPCA, will present a session about employee engagement on the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2023.Titled Employee benefits: staff engagement is key, the session will cover employee benefits and the importance of staff engagement, how not to assume that all employees know ...
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ArticleDWF and Natwest among top UK family-friendly employers
Law firm DWF, financial services firm Citigroup and banking group Natwest have been named as some of the top family-friendly employers in the UK.Working Families, a national charity for working parents and carers, established the list 14 years ago and each year assesses employers from a range of sectors using ...
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ArticleTilbury Douglas gains menopause-friendly accreditation
UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out firm Tilbury Douglas has received menopause-friendly accreditation.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation sets clear standards for organisations to meet. In order to achieve accreditation, employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleBritish Business Bank appoints new chief people officer
British Business Bank has appointed Karen Barnett chief people officer, effective from October.Barnett will join the bank from private wealth management firm WH Ireland, where she was human resources director and a member of its executive committee. While there, she established a best practice HR team and was responsible for ...
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ArticleSociete Generale invests in closing gender pay gap
French multinational financial services firm Societe Generale has invested €100 million euros (£865.4 million) into a plan to try to close its gender pay gap.The firm, which employs 117,000 workers in 66 countries, will use the funds to boost remuneration of its female employees over the next two years. The ...
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ArticleWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 gains Royal Assent
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has passed through the House of Lords to receive Royal Assent.Brought forward by Blackpool South MP Scott Benton and Baroness Anderson, the new law will give all workers, including those on zero-hours contracts, the legal right to request a predictable working pattern ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis and Jaguar Land Rover among top UK employers for work wellbeing
John Lewis and Partners, Clarks, Jaguar Land Rover and The Body Shop have been named as some of the top UK employers for work wellbeing 2023.The inaugural Better Work Awards recognise the top employers for work wellbeing based on a study of insights and data from employees who rate and ...
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ArticleRadfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale signs age-friendly employer pledge
Care home organisation Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale has signed the age-friendly employer pledge in order to help its older workers flourish in the workplace.Launched by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge is intended to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers, and tackle ageism ...
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ArticleFirst National Bank and Airbnb among America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families
US banking organisation First National Bank, holiday property rental business Airbnb and American Airlines have been named as America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.Established by Newsweek and data firm Plant-A Insights Group, the list is put together using data from an employer study based on more than 224,000 ...
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ArticleSantander and Thames Valley Police recognised at Menopause Friendly Awards
Banking organsiation Santander, Department for Education and Thames Valley Police were recognised at the 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.Hosted by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and sponsored by HSBC UK, First Direct, Marks and Spencer Bank and Peppy, the awards were presented by broadcaster Louise Minchin last week.Now in its ...
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ArticleMitie enhances flexible working and carers policies
Facilities management firm Mitie has introduced carers’ leave and updated its flexible working policy ahead of the two initiatives becoming UK statutory requirements next year.Mitie employees with caring responsibilities, of which there are an estimated 5,700, will now be entitled to an additional one week of unpaid carers’ leave per ...
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ArticleEmerson names next chief people officer
Global technology, software and engineering firm Emerson has appointed Nick Piazza as its next chief people officer, succeeding Elizabeth Adefioye who has left to pursue other opportunities.In this role, Piazza will lead the firm’s human resources function, employee experience, talent management, total rewards, and diversity, equity and inclusion, as it ...
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ArticleThe Perfume Shop receives Top Employer certification
Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has received Top Employer certification due to its approach to strategy, people, policy and practice.Established by the Top Employers Institute, certification is offered based on excellence in people practices. After receiving submissions, the institute carries out verification and auditing processes before awarding certification.Earlier this year, ...
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ArticleTrades Union Congress reports government over Strikes Act
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced it is reporting the Conservative government to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) over the Strikes Act.In a press conference yesterday (10 September), Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC, Esther Lynch, general secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation, and two frontline workers, ...
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ArticleSafe and Sound receives funding to support staff wellbeing
Derbyshire-based child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has received British Safety Council funding to support and improve its employees’ wellbeing.The £10,000 funding was awarded to Safe and Sound through British Safety Council’s Keep Thriving campaign to improve workplace wellbeing, and will be used by the charity to implement wellbeing strategy ...
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ArticleAldi Scotland recognised for employee wellbeing commitment
Aldi Scotland has been recognised for its commitment to its employees’ wellbeing and development at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards last week.The awards celebrate the best producers and suppliers in the food and drink sector across Scotland, who demonstrate strong leadership, and a focus on staff training and ...
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ArticleTAB recruits first people manager
Real estate finance and investment house TAB has recruited Lianne Mason as its inaugural people manager, its first specialist HR appointment.Mason’s responsibilities will include overseeing and taking charge of the recruitment and selection process, developing and monitoring overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organisation, helping to nurture ...