All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 142
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ArticleUS Pregnant Workers Fairness Act comes into effect
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has come into effect from 27 June in the United States (US).Under the terms of the PWFA employers are obliged to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.The act applies to US private and public sector employers ...
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ArticleEmployers most likely to offer support for social wellbeing
Employers are most likely to offer support for social health and wellbeing, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.The health and wellbeing firm asked 500 UK employers of all sizes and in all industries what health and wellbeing support they thought was most important to their staff and what ...
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ArticleMedtronic accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Global healthcare technology organisation Medtronic has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its ongoing work to support its workforce.The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. In order to be accredited, employers are assessed by ...
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ArticleParfetts awards 4% sales growth bonus to staff
Cash and carry business Parfetts has awarded its 1,000 employees a 4% sales growth bonus as part of its Employee Ownership (EO) Day (23 June) celebrations.This is higher than the 2% bonus that employees received in 2022, along with a £500 cost-of-living bonus.Employees at eight of Parfetts’ depots enjoyed music, ...
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Supplier articleHow To Improve Collaboration in the Workplace
Teamwork makes the dream work, right?We all know that teamwork is an important part of a successful workplace. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or working in a large corporation, collaboration is essential for many aspects of work.So, what makes collaboration important within the workplace? We'll outline why teamwork is more ...
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Supplier articleFINANCIAL WELLBEING SERIES: BOOST PRODUCTIVITY WITH FINANCIAL WELLBEING BENEFITS
“Employee financial well-being, as a state of both emotional and physical well-being, produced by a set of conditions and abilities. It includes making the most of an adequate income to enjoy a reasonable quality of life and having the skills and capabilities to manage money well, both ...
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AnalysisWhat impact will CDC pensions have on employers’ retirement provisions?
Need to know: Collective defined contribution (CDC) pensions potentially offer a more sustainable way of funding pensions and reducing pension liabilities for some employers. Their potential to provide a more secure and predictable retirement income for employees could help to close the retirement savings gap that ...
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Supplier articlePaying off a mortgage or paying into a pension?
With interest rates on the rise, we often get asked at our financial education sessions, is it best to pay off your mortgage or pay into your pension?Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist - helping those in the workplace to improve their financial ...
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ArticleOC&C Strategy Consultants introduces global equal parental leave
Global strategy consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants has launched a fully equalised paid parental leave policy in a move towards gender equality for all of its employees.It will be rolling out the new policy across all 12 of its offices in Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, US ...
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ArticleExclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023
GI Group was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, which took place on Friday 23 June.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all other categories. It is given to the organisation that ...
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Article10% of employers introduced support for staff aged over 50
One in 10 (10%) employers have in the last year introduced support for retaining employees aged over 50 years old, according to new research by Aviva.The insurance, wealth, and retirement business’ Working lives report 2023: fit for future found that more than three-quarters (76%) think it is important to retain ...
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ArticleCoincover appoints new chief people officer
Digital asset protection firm Coincover has appointed Vikki Sly as its new chief people officer in order to boost its commitment to building a healthy scaling business.With a background in designing and implementing successful internal cultures, Sly will play an integral role in building a business culture that prioritises its ...
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Supplier articleThe top five employee engagement mistakes and how to fix them
Employee engagement is critical to every organisation. As a rule of thumb, the better the employee engagement, the higher the morale and productivity throughout the workforce. But businesses can do better at engaging their workers, says David McCormack, CEO of employee perks and benefits provider HIVE360. Engaged ...
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ArticleWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023?
The winners of the 21st annual Employee Benefits Awards will be unveiled today (Friday 23 June).The Employee Benefits Awards 2023 is the must-attend event for those working in the reward, benefits and HR industry. Comedian Suzi Ruffell will host the ceremony, which acknowledges and celebrates some of the most innovative ...
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ArticleUniversity of Edinburgh joiners strike over pay
Joiners employed by the University of Edinburgh have begun strike action for 72 hours starting today (23 June) in a long-running dispute over pay.The estates department workers, who are represented by trade union Unite, have taken industrial action due to being paid around £2,000 a year less than locksmiths.The employees ...
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ArticleExclusive: Papier launches financial wellbeing platform
Stationary brand Papier has introduced a financial wellbeing platform for its 99 employees.The platform, provided by Bippit, gives employees access to one-to-one financial coaching with a professionally qualified Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) coach matched to their needs, after they answer questions about their financial concerns.The service offers tools for Papier ...
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Article3,966 paw-some dog-friendly UK job adverts listed between March and May
Something for the weekend: Just under 4,000 UK job openings between March and May 2023 included the term ‘dog-friendly workplace’, according to research by job advert search engine Adzuna and luxury British pet brand Lords and Labradors. If anyone’s having a ball, it’s the people who secured these roles.Released to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 - 22 June 2023 were: Portugal pilots four-day work weekWHSmith, Marks and Spencer, Argos fail to pay minimum wageExclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe28% want more workplace mental ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Celebrating with the best
Today (Friday 23 June) marks one of my favourite events in the Employee Benefits calendar: the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party.All year round, we cover some of the fantastic initiatives and strategies employers have put in place for their employees, so relish the chance to celebrate these in person. ...
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ArticleBP Petrofac workers accept 9% wage increase
Around 90 workers on BP Petrofac installations have accepted a 9% wage increase, bringing a long-running dispute to an end.The BP Petrofac installations include Andrew, Clair, Clair Ridge, ETAP, and the Glen Lyon floating production, storage and offloading facility.The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, include electrical, production ...