All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1411
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OpinionDr Vanessa Beck: There is still a long way to go to normalise menopause conversations in the workplace
Menopause in the workplace has become a much more common subject of public discussion, but what has not yet been established is whether this makes any difference to individuals and their workplaces. Drawing on three surveys conducted with the general public between June and July 2018 as a baseline survey; ...
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AnalysisHas workplace menopause support improved in recent years?
Need to know:The menopause is one of very few issues in the workplace that people still feel awkward talking about.In the past five years, there has been a significant improvement in the support that’s available to women. Employers increasingly understand the many reasons why it’s so critical to help women ...
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ArticleMental health not a priority for 43% of employers
New research has showed a startling mismatch between rising demand for mental health help and this failing to translate into a priority for businesses.According to Koa Health’s Wellbeing at work report, more than half of UK organisations (56%) questioned said they had seen an increase in employee demand for support ...
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Article41% of employees trust financial wellbeing tools
Financial wellbeing tools must improve in the aftermath of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to new research.Willis Towers Watson's Future of financial wellbeing study revealed that only 41% of employees would trust financial wellbeing provisions provided by their employer. This figure was only 26% among Baby Boomers and 36% among ...
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ArticleKPMG unveils flexible hybrid working model
Accounting firm KPMG is to offer its UK employees the option to work from the office on a ‘four-day fortnight’ rotation, as a part of a new hybrid working model coming into force post-Covid-19 (Coronavirus).The deal, starting in June, gives staff the opportunity to spend up to four days of ...
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ArticleGreater Than One hires Carol Fraser as CPO
Greater Than One Group – the global marketing and communications agency with offices in London, USA and Barcelona – has announced the appointment of Carol Fraser as its new chief people officer.Fraser will have responsibility for leading the company’s people and development strategy, with a specific remit to grow the ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Mental health must be a priority
With Mental Health Awareness Week beginning on Monday (10 May), it is disheartening to discover mental health is not a “cultural priority” for 43% of employers, according to new research.The report by Koa Health found that this admission came despite 56% of organisations having witnessed a rise in demand for ...
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ArticleMental health claims 'doubled' during 2020
New data from Zurich has found claims for mental health doubled during 2020 when compared to 2019 – with only cancer generating more need for support.In advance of Mental Health Awareness Week which starts on Monday (10 May), the insurer revealed that more than £1.7 million was paid out to ...
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ArticleImproving morale with Ed Sheeran
Something for the weekend: Forget trying to boost morale and energise your team with virtual group yoga sessions, time out with the digital office dog, online pod walkathons, and by posting snacks and drinks to them in place of the Friday night office get together (although make no mistake, the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 April – 5 May 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 April – 5 May 2021 were: RHP refreshes its benefits strategy with a renewed focus on personalisation27% of employers unable to create wellbeing ROI caseEmployers launch gender pay gap campaignEnd of furlough will lead to spike in tribunalsForest Bathing to boost ...
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Supplier articleReward Gateway Announces Sale to Private Equity Firms Abry Partners and Castik Capital
Earlier this week, Reward Gateway, a global HR technology, and employee engagement company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Abry Partners and Castik Capital. The acquisition of Reward Gateway validates the company’s strategic vision, expansive growth strategy, and the value its products and services ...
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Supplier articleThe psychology behind great communications
The key elements to any successful communication are that it’s relevant, timely, and personal. Putting this into practice, however, is easier said than done. Communications aren’t just about informing, educating, or engaging – they’re about guiding the reader and empowering them to make informed decisions.If you really want to ‘put ...
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ArticleFurlough wages exceed £61 billion
Employers have paid more than £61.3 billion in furlough wages to staff since the start of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown.According to government statisticians, numbers of furloughed workers have been gradually decreasing, with 4.2 million on the Coronavirus Job Retention ...
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Article86% of largest employers commit to empty offices
A total of 43 out of the UK's 50 largest employers have told the BBC that they will not insist staff come back to offices permanently once the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has abated.In a poll carried out by the broadcaster, the overwhelming majority of organisations said they would embrace a ...
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ArticleDarren Skinner appointed Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust interim HRD
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) has appointed Darren Skinner as its interim director of human resources.Skinner, who joins today (10 May), will be with the trust for at least the next nine-12 months. His remit will be to lead its Workforce and Organisational Development Team.He will also ...
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Article80% of staff have health and wellbeing worries
Polling by Group Risk Development (Grid), the industry body for the group risk sector, has revealed a massive four in five employees report having health and wellbeing concerns.The research was compiled to coincide with the start of the UK's Mental health awareness week (10 - 16 May), and revealed 79% ...
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Poll: Has there been an increase in demand for mental health support at your organisation?
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ArticleDixons Carphone announces 9% pay rise and investment in staff wellbeing
Retail giant, Dixons Carphone, which owns Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse, has today announced that staff will soon have their pay boosted by 9% as part of a group-wide investment in colleague reward, wellbeing and training.The investment is Dixons Carphone’s response to a need to retain and upskill its ...
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ArticleMonzo offers staff leave for pregnancy loss and fertility treatment
Image credit: Ink Drop / Shutterstock.com Online bank Monzo has introduced additional paid leave for employees who suffer pregnancy loss, or are undergoing fertility treatments, diagnosis or consultations. As part of its drive to safeguard the mental health of its workforce, it is allowing those who suffer ...
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ArticlePoll: Two-thirds of employers against pay cuts for home workers
Employee Benefits poll: Employers have given a clear thumbs down to implementing pay cuts for staff who continue to work from home beyond the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown.According to Employee Benefits latest survey, two-thirds (67%) of organisations are against reducing the wages of employees who continue to work from home post ...