All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 122
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Supplier articleSupporting Your Employees Through Menopause: A Guide for Employers with DocHQ Health Checks
As an employer, it's essential to recognise the significance of the menstrual cycle and menopause in the lives of your female employees. These natural processes can bring about substantial physical and emotional changes. In this post, we will explore the importance of understanding menopause, its signs, and how DocHQ's Menopause ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to critical illness insurance
Nothing in life is certain, and being diagnosed with a critical illness such as a heart attack or cancer is a reality that many individuals have to face. Having access to critical illness insurance cover provided by their employer helps to alleviate some of the financial worry ...
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ArticleLampton Group names new group head of people and culture
Lampton Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the London Borough of Hounslow that provides commercial and residential services to the area, has recruited Claire Clifford as group head of people and culture.In her new role, Clifford will support the group’s objectives to provide positive social and economic outcomes for the ...
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ArticleChristopher Hitchins: The impact of The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023
In a bid to address the new types of working patterns that are associated with the gig economy, the government’s long awaited private members’ bill entitled The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent in the House of Lords. The bill, which forms part of the ...
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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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ArticlePensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill receives Royal Assent
The Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill has received Royal Assent.The bill, introduced in the House of Commons by Jonathan Gullis MP and taken through the House of Lords by Baroness Altmann, will see the age at which eligible workers must be automatically enrolled into a pension scheme ...
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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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OpinionSarah Clay: Should pension schemes trace missing members?
Many pension schemes will have missing members to whom benefits are due but cannot be paid as they are not contactable.As people move house, change their name or change their contact details, they may update as many organisations as they can with their new details. But what happens if they ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE SERIES: SUPPORTING WORKING PARENTS: SAVINGS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ESSENTIALS
Our third blog on supporting parents in the workplace explores how you can help your employees save on back-to-school essentials through our discounts platform and employee cashback card. Purchasing everything children need for school is expensive, but from shoes and clothing to new pencils – we can ...
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Supplier articleAddress the Cost of Living Crisis with your Workplace Pension
In a world where prices continue to climb, it’s crucial for businesses to be vigilant about any unnecessary financial costs. Yet, many businesses might be inadvertently losing money because they lack a competitive pension package. Think this isn’t a big deal? Dive into the details below 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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ArticleKomedia Media introduces free period products for staff
Komedia Media is to introduce free period products for staff in its workplace.Through the Bloody Good Employers (BGE) scheme, Komedia Media will provide its employees with period products and the knowledge to support their menstrual health and wellbeing, through to perimenopause and menopause. Employees will also be able to access ...
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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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Supplier articleThe one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days
The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within daysIt’s a common issue in today’s stretched workplaces. How can organisations get the most out of their workforce to hit company goals, while maintaining a happy, healthy workforce; avoiding overloading staff and potential burnout? It’s a tricky balance to achieve, but ...
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Case StudiesBarrhead Travel employees value social and charity events at Christmas
During the festive season, employees at travel agency Barrhead Travel value being able to spend time together as a team after a busy year.In the weeks leading up to the festive period, the agency, which has more than 500 employees, arranges initiatives, social events and other festive activities that encourage ...
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AnalysisWhat do employees value most at Christmas?
Traditional festive gifts such as hampers and vouchers are still valued by employees, as long as choice and personalisation is also offered.More sustainable and socially conscious gifting options have emerged following increased focus on climate change.Due to the cost-of-living crisis, employees may value financial support to help them prepare for ...
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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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ArticlePrivate medical insurance becomes most important employee benefit
Private medical insurance (PMI) has become the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to new research by Zest.The employee benefits technology platform’s findings highlight growing challenges in the UK around access to healthcare, as more people explore private provision as opposed to solely relying ...