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Article51% of employees want their employer to invest more in sustainability
Half (51%) of employees want to see their employer invest more in sustainability, rising to 61% among younger workers aged 18-34, according to research by employee benefits technology provider Zest.Its survey of 2,000 employees and 500 HR decision makers also found that more than half (53%) of respondents would like ...
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Case StudiesFutureheads supports financial wellbeing with targeted benefits
Digital and technology recruiter Futureheads provides employees with a range of benefits and guidance to help them through any financial pressures.Prior to the cost-of-living crisis, the London-based living wage employer already offered its 30 employees financial-related benefits such as a health cash plan, a season ticket travel loan, a technology ...
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AnalysisFiscal drag: how can employers offset the challenges of a difficult economy?
The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result.Employers should ask employees about their financial pressures to understand how to support them.A salary sacrifice arrangement can support employees who are dealing with the impact of fiscal drag.In his ...
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ArticleQuilvest Capital Partners appoints new global head of human resources
Private equity firm Quilvest Capital Partners has appointed Richard Berke as its new global head of human resources, based in London.In his new role, Berke will be responsible for the firm’s HR department, steering all facets of HR strategy and operations to not only support its growth but also to ...
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ArticleScottish Environment Protection Agency and FTI Consulting shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer
Scottish Environment Protection Agency and FTI Consulting have been shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The financial wellbeing category recognises the work of employers that have taken a proactive approach to their employees’ financial needs and support their staff to make positive ...
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ArticleBountii searches for Apple Vision Pro VR Headset tester
Something for the weekend: Voucher code website Bountii has begun searching for someone to trial and test the Apple Vision Pro Virtual Reality (VR) Headset before its UK release, and get paid for the privilege.The successful candidate will be paid £60,000 to wear the headset for eight hours a day ...
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ArticleAutoglass and Burger King shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy
Vehicle windscreen repair and replace firm Autoglass and fast food chain Burger King UK Group are among those shortlisted for the Best financial wellbeing strategy category – large employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The financial wellbeing category, which is sponsored by Wealth at Work, celebrates the work of employers ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 12 - 18 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 - 18 April 2024 were: American Express and Unum UK among best employers for health and wellbeingThorntons enhances inclusive family-friendly policies40% of UK staff would choose a job with lower salary but generous benefitsExclusive: National Deaf Children’s Society introduces cancer support ...
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ArticleExclusive: Ellie Taylor to host Employee Benefits Awards 2024
Comedian, actress, model and presenter Ellie Taylor (pictured) will host the Employee Benefits Awards 2024, on Friday 14 June.Taylor will welcome HR, reward and benefits professionals to this year’s ceremony, which will be held at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), London. The event will provide the reward, benefits and HR ...
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ArticleIris Worldwide appoints Benita Meswania global chief people officer
Global creative network Iris Worldwide has appointed Benita Meswania global chief people officer, as it seeks to redefine and elevate its people offering in line with its growth ambitions and client proposition.Based in the UK, Meswania will report to Ian Millner, chair of Iris Worldwide, and lead a team of ...
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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 ...