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ArticleBNP Paribas enhances US fertility and surrogacy benefits
Bank and financial services firm BNP Paribas has introduced a surrogacy assistance programme and enhanced its fertility benefits for its US staff.The firm’s new surrogacy assistance programme is aimed at supporting and empowering US-based employees who are using surrogacy to start or expand their families. They are now eligible for ...
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ArticleKwalee hires new vice president of HR
Mobile, PC and console games developer and publisher Kwalee has appointed Adrian Garton as its new vice president of HR.In his new role, Garton will build a robust learning and development function that empowers Kwalee staff to grow in their careers and innovate further. He will streamline the hiring processes ...
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ArticleSpringbok AI implements four-day working week
Artificial intelligence (AI) consultant Springbok AI has implemented a permanent four-day working week following a successful year-long trial.The pilot programme saw improvements in productivity due to work optimisation and extended rest periods, with the firm’s average productivity level rising from 6.6/10 in June 2022 to 9/10 in May 2023. Furthermore, ...
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ArticleTLT and Bain & Company named on Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 list
Law firm TLT, global consultancy Bain & Company and London Stock Exchange Group have been named on The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for 2023 list.Established by Business in the Community and The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, organisations that choose to enter are asked to share details of ...
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ArticleTD Synnex UK certified as Great Place to Work
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal distributor and solutions aggregator TD Synnex UK has received certification from Great Place to Work as a result of positive feedback from its employees.To qualify for the certification, organisations must demonstrate that they have a built a high-trust and positive workplace culture. Using employee surveys and ...
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ArticleOC&C Strategy Consultants introduces global equal parental leave
Global strategy consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants has launched a fully equalised paid parental leave policy in a move towards gender equality for all of its employees.It will be rolling out the new policy across all 12 of its offices in Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, US ...
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ArticleExclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023
GI Group was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, which took place on Friday 23 June.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all other categories. It is given to the organisation that ...
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Article10% of employers introduced support for staff aged over 50
One in 10 (10%) employers have in the last year introduced support for retaining employees aged over 50 years old, according to new research by Aviva.The insurance, wealth, and retirement business’ Working lives report 2023: fit for future found that more than three-quarters (76%) think it is important to retain ...
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ArticleCoincover appoints new chief people officer
Digital asset protection firm Coincover has appointed Vikki Sly as its new chief people officer in order to boost its commitment to building a healthy scaling business.With a background in designing and implementing successful internal cultures, Sly will play an integral role in building a business culture that prioritises its ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 - 22 June 2023 were: Portugal pilots four-day work weekWHSmith, Marks and Spencer, Argos fail to pay minimum wageExclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe28% want more workplace mental ...
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ArticleNatalie Leask: How do you celebrate and demonstrate Pride in the workplace?
Savills is celebrating Pride across the UK this month, holding a number of events across the country from a Pride-themed bake off in Inverness, to taking part in the parade in Cardiff. This year, we are also proud to be partnering with the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT), the LGBTQ+ youth ...
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ArticleBurberry recruits new chief people officer
Fashion brand Burberry has appointed Alexandra McCauley as chief people officer.McCauley, who will start in the London-based role on 15 November 2023, will be responsible for all aspects of Burberry’s people strategy globally. She will join the executive committee and she will report to Burberry’s chief executive officer, Jonathan Akeroyd.She ...
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ArticleCharlie Elek: How do you celebrate and demonstrate Pride in your workplace?
We know how important it is to foster an inclusive workplace culture to attract and retain great talent in the hospitality industry. For many years our team has done an outstanding job organising charity outreach and celebrating key calendar moments and awareness days, including LGBTQIA+ Pride. Following a record-breaking year ...
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ArticleAlessandro Storer: How do you celebrate and demonstrate Pride in your workplace?
Here at Ovo, Pride is so much more than just a month. All year round, we are doing everything we can to ensure that everybody in the workplace feels recognised, safe, and valued.Research we published in June 2023 shows that LGBTIQ+ professionals are 20% less likely to consider working in ...
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ArticleHalf of disabled staff experienced barriers after workplace adjustments
Half of disabled employees said they still experienced disability-related barriers in the workplace after their employer made adjustments, according to research by Business Disability Forum.The membership organisation’s The great big workplace adjustments survey 2023 looked at the experiences of nearly 1,500 disabled employees and 400 managers around workplace adjustments and ...
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ArticleExclusive: Wickes and Auto Trader shortlisted for Best Benefits Communications
Retailer Wickes and car sales business Auto Trader have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications – large and small employers categories at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.These awards were created to recognise the most effective benefits communications strategy for employers with both more than, and fewer than, 1,500 full-time ...
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ArticleBritish Standards Institute publishes inclusive workplace guidance
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published new guidance designed to help organisations create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture through leadership commitment or adjusting recruitment practices.Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, code of practice PAS 1948, has been designed as practical support for employers to develop and implement ...
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ArticleUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe
The majority (90%) of UK workers are not enthused by or engaged with their work and workplace, according to research analytics and advisory firm Gallup.Its State of the global workplace 2023 report found that the UK’s rate of engagement at work is one of the lowest in Europe at 10%, ...
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Article45% of employers do not offer a neonatal leave policy
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (45%) of organisations do not offer their workforce a neonatal leave policy, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just under one in 10 (8.6%) said they do offer a neonatal leave policy, while 19% do not currently but are planning to introduce one and ...
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ArticleCofra Holding hires new chief people officer
Retail, real estate, asset management, private equity and renewable energy firm Cofra Holding has recruited Jeroen Wels to be its new chief people officer from 1 September.Wels will be replacing Ditri Zandstra, who has decided to step down after more than a decade of leadership at Cofra and the Anthos ...