All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 136
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ArticleAioi Nissay Dowa Europe launches financial wellbeing platform
Insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe has introduced a financial wellbeing platform for employees in to empower them to build the best possible financial health.Its flexible pay platform, provided by Wagestream, enables staff to get paid up to 50% of their salary flexibly throughout the month, to help them stay in ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Are employers meeting employees' ESG expectations?
At a time when the cost-of-living crisis means higher pay is a focus for many employees, it is testament to the ever-increasing focus on sustainability that nearly half (48%) of employees hailing from generation Z say they would consider leaving a job if their employer did not demonstrate action on ...
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ArticleFlexible Working Bill receives Royal Assent
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, which will allow UK workers to request flexible working from day one in a job, has received Royal Assent.Employees now have the right to request this twice a year instead just once. Employers are now required to consider these and provide a reason before ...
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ArticleGovernment consults on occupational health provision
The Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health and Social Care have published a consultation on ways to increase take up of occupational health provision.As part of the consultation, employers will be encouraged to take up occupational health offers to help employees, particularly those in small and medium-sized ...
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ArticleNot so fantastic: 90% of Barbie doll jobs pay men more
Credit: DinosArt / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: As many as 90% of jobs held by Mattel’s Barbie dolls pay men more, according to research by Money.co.uk.Money.co.uk analysed 59 roles held by different Barbie dolls against 2022 median full-time pay data from the UK Office for National Statistics and US Bureau ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 14 - 20 July 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 - 20 July 2023 were: Lloyds Banking Group introduces flexibility policyWeil, Gotshal and Manges updates work-from-home policyGovernment awards public sector staff pay rises48% of Gen Z would leave an employer which cannot keep sustainable promisesAxa UK becomes age-aware accredited employerAdmiral and ...
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Supplier articleNeurodifference: how to prevent mental health issues and promote teamwork
Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Simple workplace adjustments that might improve support for neurodiverse employees, helping prevent undue stress and anxiety, have the potential to benefit everyone, says Karen Royle, Chartered Occupational Psychologist at Ways to Work, speaking as ...
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ArticleAdmiral and Cisco named Best Workplaces for Women 2023
Insurance firm Admiral, housing provider Home Group and digital communications business Cisco have been named on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023 list.The list, which is produced by the UK branch of Great Place to Work, analysed the responses of nearly 80,000 UK-based female employees to ...
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ArticlePortico accredited as living wage employer
Portsmouth-based shipping business Portico has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.As part of this commitment, every Portico employee will receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90. This is higher than the government minimum for those aged 23 and above, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour.The ...
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Article44% source benefits directly from providers
More than two-fifths (44%) of employers contact a provider or supplier directly when sourcing or reviewing employee benefits, according to research by group risk industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).Its survey of 503 HR decision-makers and 1,212 employees at UK organisations also found that 34% follow up on opportunities from ...
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ArticleDurhamlane hires first chief people officer
Global sales and marketing specialist firm Durhamlane has appointed Sinead Hall as its first chief people officer.Hall's remit will focus on developing and shaping the organisation's culture to position itself as a top employer, offering quality services to its clients by recruiting, developing and retaining the best sales and marketing ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Emcor UK
The benefits on offer at Emcor UK:PensionContract-based group personal pension (GPP) plan, the Group Flexible Retirement Plan.Healthcare and wellbeingEmployee assistance programme for all employees, employer paid.Occupational health, employer paid.Health Assessment or screening, available through flexible benefit scheme.Private medical insurance for certain employee levels.Health screening for certain employee levels.York Test home ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Emcor UK aligns benefits proposition with employees' expectations
Employee Benefits · Emcor UK podcastListen: Facilities management firm Emcor UK recognises the important role that a strong benefits proposition plays in the attraction and retention of key talent in a competitive marketplace.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Nicola Shephard, head of reward, benefits and people analytics, talks ...
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Article30% favour employers that offer mental health support
Almost a third of workers (30%) favour employers that offer workplace mental health support, according to research by flexible working platform Flexa.Its latest Quarterly flexible working index pooled data insights from 350,000 job searches and 8,000 jobseekers on where, when and how they want to work.It found that there has ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group increases flexibility for staff
Lloyds Banking Group has increased flexibility for its workforce with the launch of a new flexibility policy.Its Flexibility Works policy comprises a range of flexible-working options for staff, including the option to compress a five-day working week into four days. This is available to staff who need childcare support up ...
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ArticleExclusive: NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board introduces financial wellbeing platform
The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) has implemented a financial wellbeing platform as part of its investment in the wellbeing of its 550 employees.The platform, which is provided by Bippit, gives employees access to free and professional one-to-one sessions with financial coaches holding Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-recognised qualifications. ...
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OpinionPaula Squire: The issues surrounding work-from-anywhere policies
With flexible, remote and hybrid working now the norm within many UK businesses, the concept of work from anywhere has begun to take off, with employers fielding increasing requests from workers who want to pack up their laptop and log on from a tropical beach or a new bustling city.This ...
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Supplier article8 ideas to improve employee engagement right now!
The best managers and HR leaders know that if they are to get the best out of their employees, they need to keep them engaged. Doing so will improve employee motivation, morale, and productivity in the workplace.This can’t be forced or be a ‘one-time thing’ – employees need to feel ...
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Supplier article5 quick tips to make hybrid working successful
Embracing hybrid working is the key to a flexible and productive workforce, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this article, we offer 5 quick tips that will guide your employee engagement strategies to make hybrid working a success.1.Be open to supporting different ways of workingWorking patterns ...
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ArticleCambridge City Council approves four-day week trial for bin collection staff
Credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.comCambridge City Council has approved a four-day working week trial for the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service.Councillors approved the recommendations in a report presented to its Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee and a review of collection rounds to ensure vehicles are taking the most efficient routes ...