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ArticleRSA Insurance becomes Stonewall Diversity Champion
Insurance firm RSA Insurance has become a Stonewall Diversity Champion in order to take a further step in its drive to progress diversity, equity and inclusion.As part of this commitment, RSA will be work with the charity to help increase empowerment for LGBTQ+ employees and continue to embed inclusivity in ...
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ArticleLem-uhn launches work-from-anywhere scheme
UK PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a work-from-anywhere scheme in which employees can work outside the UK for 45 days per year.Employees are permitted to work in any country where the UK has a double taxation agreement.According to the agency, which wants to build not only a happier team but ...
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Article46% of savers do not understand key benefits of DC schemes
Almost half (46%) of defined contribution (DC) savers revealed that they do not understand one of the key benefits the scheme brings, according to new research from TPT Retirement Solutions.The workplace pension master trust scheme’s research, which polled around 1,500 DC savers, highlighted that savers are not aware they receive ...
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ArticleM247 gains Most Loved Workplace certification
Manchester-based cloud and connectivity services firm M247 has received Most Loved Workplace certification as a result of its dedication to fostering an environment of happiness among its employees.Set up by Best Practice Institute, the certification is based on research and insights through its Love of Workplace Index, which gauges employee ...
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ArticleSpecsavers receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specsavers has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to recognition of its support for employees through effective and comprehensive training.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standard and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of ...
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ArticleWeka hires first chief people and culture officer
Weka, the data platform provider for performance-intensive workloads, has recruited Iris Hermelin as its first chief people and culture officer.Reporting to Liran Zvibel, co-founder and chief executive officer at Weka, Hermelin will be responsible for its global human resources organisation, recruiting and talent development, and shaping its culture and employee ...
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Article48% do not have access to features to manage pain and discomfort at work
Nearly half (48%) of UK office employees do not have access to the feature they identify as most useful to manage their pain and discomfort at work.Inclusive design firm Motionspot surveyed 2,000 office workers who experience menstruation or menopause to explore the optimal workplace design for them. It found that ...
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ArticleE.On signs up to Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy Leaders’ Commitment
Energy firm E.On has signed up to the energy industry’s Leaders’ Commitment in order to improve equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for its workforce.Created by Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy (Tide), which uses insights from across the energy industry to share best practice and drive forward inclusion, the commitment ...
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ArticleNationwide Building Society introduces domestic abuse support
Nationwide Building Society has launched tailored support for employees and customers experiencing domestic abuse.Following a successful pilot that began in 20 Welsh branches, the building society’s Safe Space initiative offers discreet support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and a suitable environment for those needing to make calls to third-party experts ...
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ArticleBouygues UK enhances paternity leave policy
Credit: iFocus / Shutterstock.comConstruction engineering firm Bouygues UK has enhanced its paternity leave policy to allow its new working fathers to take up to eight weeks of paternity leave on full pay.This is higher than the current statutory paternity leave and pay offered by the government, which is two weeks.According ...
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ArticleTransUnion names new UK chief human resources officer
TransUnion, a global information and insights firm and credit reference agency, has recruited Kaushik Gopalan as its new UK chief human resources officer.Gopalan will lead TransUnion's HR strategy and staff initiatives for the UK and Europe, with responsibilities spanning talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement and people operations.With more ...
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ArticleTribunal finds former Trentside Manor Care employee was unfairly dismissed
A former care home manager at Trentside Manor Care has been awarded more than £100,000 in damages following a dismissal after requesting a reduction in her working hours.M Raphael had worked at the Stoke on Trent care home since 2011 and suffered a stroke in 2015, which left her with ...
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Article35% think Flexible Working Bill does not support working carers
Employee Benefits poll: One-third (35%) of organisations do not think that the recent Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill goes far enough to support working carers, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Meanwhile, 37% think that it does go far enough to support staff who are working carers, whereas 28% ...
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ArticleCanon UK and Ireland names new HR director
Canon UK and Ireland has appointed Kathryn Scott as its new HR director as of this month, replacing Debbie Brown who has moved internally to a new role as EMEA HR director, DRBG.In her new role, Scott will be responsible for driving forward the organisation’s people vision and inclusive culture, ...
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ArticleExclusive: Baker Hughes to present closing keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Magdalena Vintrova, total rewards director – regions at Baker Hughes, will present the closing keynote on the final day of Employee Benefits Live 2023.An international reward professional with more than 15 years' experience, Vintrova will share her experiences in delivering effective reward solutions in complex HR and business transformations, mergers ...
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Article77% of SMEs say hybrid working has increased profitability
More than three-quarters (77%) of small- and medium-sized organisations (SMEs) believe adopting flexible-working practices has made their business more profitable, according to research by hybrid-working firm IWG.Its research also found that 74% of respondents said their workforces are happier and more satisfied with their work-life balance, while 63% agreed that ...
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ArticleSky appoints new members to Diversity Advisory Council
Sky has appointed Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (pictured right) and Tunde Banjoko (pictured left) to its Diversity Advisory Council to support the business as it broadens its diversity and inclusion focus to include LGBTQ+ inclusion and social mobility.Opoku-Gyimah, co-founder of UK Black Pride, and Banjoko, founder of Making The Leap and the ...
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ArticleBentley Motors staff complete 30-day hydration challenge
Credit: nitpicker / Shutterstock.comVehicle manufacturer Bentley Motors has completed a 30-day hydration challenge as part of a commitment to prioritising workforce wellbeing and productivity.The challenge, which was run by Hydrate the Nation, involved 500 Bentley Motors employees increasing their daily water intake in order to foster a culture of hydration-consciousness ...
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ArticleBunzl, Ocado and Rolls Royce among top UK firms for retention
Distribution and outsourcing firm Bunzl, grocery business Ocado Group and vehicle manufacturer Rolls Royce have been named as some of the top UK firms for employee retention.Resume builder Resume.io analysed LinkedIn data to identify the large organisations where employees stay for the longest and shortest times in the US, UK, ...
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ArticleTesco implements day-one flexible-working rights for staff
Retailer Tesco has granted its more than 300,000 employees new flexible-working rights ahead of the government’s Flexible Working Bill which is expected to take effect from spring 2024.All Tesco employees will have the right to request a flexible-working pattern from their first day in the job, rather than after six ...