All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 129
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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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ArticleTribunal finds former Royal Stoke University Hospital nurse was unfairly dismissed
Credit: Vivid Brands / Shutterstock.comA former Royal Stoke University Hospital nurse has been found to have been unfairly dismissed and should have received statutory redundancy.Clare Jackson had been working as a band six senior haematology research nurse at the hospital for five years when a directorate restructuring involving more than ...
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Supplier articleUK Workplace Pension Regulations: What Every Employer Should Know
UK Workplace Pension Regulations: What Every Employer Should KnowIn the dynamic landscape of finance, grasping the nuances of workplace pension regulations might be daunting. Nevertheless, it's crucial to be acquainted with the laws and your obligations, regardless of whether you're a company owner or the accountable person within a business.While ...
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AnalysisWhat does effective absence management reporting look like?
Need to know:An absence management system must be robust, consistent and in line with the organisation’s absence policy.Interrogating absence data can identify trends but it is prudent to investigate further as the data may be masking what is really happening.Identifying potential long-term conditions early can ensure appropriate support is provided ...
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Case StudiesThe Kite Factory's absence management approach supports staff health and wellbeing
The Kite Factory is a media planning and buying agency based in Central London. As a fast-growing company, it expects the headcount to break through the 100 people mark in the next few months.Eleanor Manuel, people and culture manager at The Kite Factory, says: “Our people are our biggest asset ...
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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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Supplier articleImprove workplace wellbeing almost immediately with these 7 strategies
Don’t get us wrong – building up and maintaining employee wellbeing and a healthy culture is a massive and ongoing mission. But there are simple ways to improve your team’s wellbeing pretty quickly and without a whole lot of effort!Let’s dive in.1. Introduce pulse surveysYou’ve heard us say it time ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid experiences artificial intelligence at work
It is all over the news: artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to get us. I have never found our organisation particularly endowed with intelligence, artificial or otherwise, so it is hard to see how it might work out here. I would love to be able to automate more of my ...
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ArticleScottish junior doctors accept 12.4% pay rise
Scottish junior doctors have accepted a 12.4% pay increase for 2023–24 backdated to April, bringing an end the threat of industrial action.A total of 81.64% of British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland members voted in favour of the offer, with a 71.24% turnout. Along with the 4.5% pay rise awarded in ...
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ArticleEarn more than $92,000 as an online gamer
Something for the weekend: Each year, more and more video game enthusiasts try to build a career out of creating their own streaming channels.As a result, accounting software and financial technology business Tipalti analysed the streaming landscape of mid-2023 to reveal the highest-earning gamers and highlight just how much a ...
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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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ArticleBaxterStorey enhances employee benefits package
Hospitality business BaxterStorey has enhanced its employee benefits package to support its 8,000 UK staff through various life stages and circumstances.The firm has introduced 24 weeks of fully paid enhanced maternity leave to ensure new mothers have the support they need to balance the demands of work and family. It ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 - 17 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 - 17 August were: Tesco Ireland enhances staff health and wellbeing benefits30% of staff prefer CDC pension for decumulation over an annuity or drawdownScotRail staff accept improved pay dealExclusive: A fifth of employees worry about money every dayMedian monthly pay up ...
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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 ...