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ArticleExclusive: National Deaf Children’s Society introduces cancer support for staff
The National Deaf Children’s Society has launched cancer support to its 270 employees.The charity’s employees will now be able to access a range of assistance for their own needs and their loved ones, provided by specialist cancer support service Reframe Cancer.This includes expert advice and emotional support through dedicated cancer ...
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Article56% of staff rely on workplace benefits to buy essential items
More than half (56%) of employees rely on workplace benefits to purchase essential items, a 31% increase from the previous year, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN) Extras.The employee benefits provider. which surveyed 500 HR decision makers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and 2,000 employees employed by SMEs ...
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Case StudiesSpecsavers promotes workplace menopause support through networks
Eye care and audiology organisation Specsavers uses its employee network groups and policies to promote menopause support in the workplace.It has more than 2,500 optical, audiology and ophthalmology businesses in 11 countries and more than 23,000 UK employees.The organisation has multiple employee network groups, including its MenoTalk group which is ...
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ArticleBM Caterers launches enhanced employee benefits package
Contract catering business BM Caterers has rolled out an enhanced employee benefits package for its 850 employees in order to reflect its continued commitment to inclusivity.Titled ‘Pearfect’, the programme includes 24 weeks of fully-paid maternity leave, four weeks of secondary carer leave, and three days of grandparent leave. All of ...
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Article40% of UK staff would choose a job with lower salary but generous benefits
Two in five (40%) UK employees admitted they would choose a job with a lower salary but generous employee benefits, according to research from MetLife UK.When looking at financial benefits of a potential new job, the protection and employee benefits provider found that 37% of respondents said financial bonuses are ...
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ArticleAF Blakemore recruits Nicola McIntosh to be new chief people officer
Food and drink business AF Blakemore has recruited Nicola McIntosh to be its new chief people officer, effective 20 May.McIntosh joins from Rotherham, Doncaster, and South Humber NHS Trust, where she served as executive board director of people and organisational development. She led a team of 120 and played a ...
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ArticleBates Wells and Centrica shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health
Law firm Bates Wells and energy supplier Centrica have been shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award, which was newly introduced for 2023, recognises the most effective benefits strategy to help and support staff going through fertility treatment or pregnancy, regardless of ...
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ArticleKingsley Napley introduces enhanced time-off for dependents policy
Law firm Kingsley Napley has introduced a new enhanced time-off for dependents policy to provide a supportive workplace for its employees who are parents and carers.The policy goes beyond statutory obligations under The Carers Leave Regulations 2024, which took effect last week. All UK employers must now offer employees one ...
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ArticleAmerican Express and Unum UK among best employers for health and wellbeing
American Express, Dell Technologies and Unum UK have been named as some of the best employers for excellence in health and wellbeing for their commitment to advancing wellbeing through benefits and initiatives.Now in its 19th year, the accolade is awarded by Business Group on Health. Its criteria assess applicants on ...
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ArticleTbilisi in Georgia found to be best city in which to work remotely
Something for the weekend: Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, has been revealed as the best city in the world for UK employees to work in remotely, according to research by Currys.For its study, the computing and tech retailer analysed 268 cities around the world and ranked them on their ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 5 - 11 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 - 11 April 2024 were: Three and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusionRoadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employeesCrawford and Company launches carers’ policy and frameworkPrinces introduces enhanced carers’ leave for UK employeesBurberry ...
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ArticleNewcastle Building Society rolls out flexible benefits platform
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.comNewcastle Building Society has rolled out a flexible benefits platform for its more than 1,000 employees in order to boost engagement with its benefits package.Through a partnership with employee benefits provider Zest, the building society’s employees will be able to access all of their benefits in ...
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ArticleAge UK and Barratt Developments shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Charity Age UK and housing business Barratt Developments have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a benefits offering that supports staff with their menopause journey, such as a new range of supportive initiatives, training and ...
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ArticleCBI appoints Asha Musoni as new chief people officer
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has appointed Asha Musoni as its new chief people officer as of this month.Musoni will take over from Elizabeth Wallace, who held the position on an interim basis since the role was created on the membership body’s executive committee last year. She will report to ...
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AnalysisWhat does a benefits package for seasonal workers look like?
Credit: branislavpudar/shutterstockNeed to know:A strong onboarding and induction programme will help seasonal workers understand their benefits package and feel valued.Benefits should be tailored to the sector and the type of seasonal worker the organisation wants to attract.Introducing seasonal workers to permanent employees and including them in recognition schemes and social ...
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Case StudiesYHA rewards seasonal workers with attractive benefits package
Seasonal workers are an essential part of YHA (England and Wales), boosting the organisation’s headcount from around 800 in the winter to more than 1,350 in the peak summer months. Katie Swalwell, people business partner at YHA, says: “Our seasonal team members do anything and everything. It can include running ...
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Article78% of UK employees’ mental health impacts their job
More than three-quarters (78%) of UK employees admitted that their mental health had impacted their ability to do their job over the past year, according to new research by Lyra Health.The workforce mental health benefits provider surveyed more than 3,500 employees and HR leaders from industries with global workforces for ...
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ArticleEpson UK completes £60 million pension buy-in
Electronics business Epson UK has completed a £60 million pension buy-in for its Epson UK Pension Scheme.The deal, which was carried out with financial services firm Just Group and scheme trustee Dalriada, secures the benefits of 113 pensioners and 289 deferred members. The scheme is sponsored by Epson UK and ...
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ArticleThree and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion
Health and cosmetics chain Superdrug and mobile network Three have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award, which was new for last year, is sponsored by Zest. It was created to recognise the measures an employer has ...
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ArticleRoadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employees
Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.comRoadside service area operator Roadchef has rolled out payroll and financial support for its 3,500 UK employees as part of its commitment to the financial wellbeing of its workforce.Through a partnership with cloud-based payroll software service PayCaptain, Roadchef employees can access savings pots, digital payroll giving, ...