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ArticleAlzheimer’s Society accredited as menopause friendly employer
Charity organisation Alzheimer’s Society has been recognised as a menopause friendly employer by the Menopause Friendly Accreditation independent panel.Employers seeking accreditation show evidence of effective menopause support within their culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities and evaluation. Employers must put in place policies, training and awareness protocols for all ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Entry deadline for Employee Benefits Awards 2023 extended
EXCLUSIVE: The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, sponsored by Aon, has been extended until midnight on Friday 10 February, in order to give HR, reward and benefits professionals another chance to enter and win recognition for their achievements.Those organisations that have already submitted entries can use this time ...
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ArticleHastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind to pay out in unfair dismissal case
An employment tribunal has ordered Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind to pay almost £25,000, after it ruled that it had unfairly dismissed an employee.The Sussex-based charity, which supports people who are visually impaired, was found to have unfairly and wrongfully dismissed former care home manager Tracy Britcher.As ...
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Supplier articleThe 3 biggest challenges for workplaces in 2023
Another year, another myriad of challenges and pressure points facing organisations all over the UK. No matter the industry or size of the business, it looks like everyone is struggling to stay afloat, balance the books and thrive in a saturated marketplace. And where does it all stem from? Pick ...
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Supplier articleReward Gateway partners with IAG Loyalty for even more employee reward travel redemption choices
Reward Gateway has strengthened its list of unique reward redemption choices, through its new partnership with IAG Loyalty. This means that for the first time ever, employees who receive reward points or currency on their Reward Gateway platform will be able to convert their balance to Avios through the British ...
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OpinionEmma Clark: Government responds to the Women and Equalities Committee’s menopause recommendations
The government’s response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s menopause recommendations is not only greatly disappointing, but also a huge failure in supporting women in mid-life. Women and menopausal people do not feel supported in the workplace when going through this transition, therefore negatively impacting their work.The lack of direct ...
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Supplier articleAon and Gallagher sign up to Insurance Wellbeing Challenge
The new employee wellbeing app Myles Wellbeing has just launched The Broker Cup, an employee wellbeing challenge for workers in insurance this February.The challenge is a free month long competition to promote inclusive and hassle-free wellbeing in the insurance industry. The competition uses the Myles Wellbeing app and the team ...
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ArticleMetro Bank introduces optional four-day week
Financial organisation Metro Bank has implemented an optional shift pattern for its store workforce as of this month (February), allowing them to work four days and have a three-day break if they choose.Existing and new employees will have the choice between either the existing five-day or the new four-day working ...
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ArticleDepartment of Work and Pensions launches collective defined contribution consultation
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a public consultation on a policy framework for broadening collective defined contribution (CDC) provision in pension schemes.The consultation was launched to get views from the public on policy proposals for broadening CDC provision beyond single or connected employer schemes, to accommodate ...
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ArticleLas Iguanas relaunches employee incentive trip to Brazil
Restaurant chain Las Iguanas has reintroduced its employee incentive trip Race to Rio tour this year, following a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering around 20 of its workers the chance to visit the Brazilian capital in April.According to the chain, which is owned by Big Table Group (BTG) chain, ...
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ArticleTeachers in England and Wales strike in pay row
Teachers across England and Wales have commenced strike action today (Wednesday 1 February) in a dispute over pay.Around 23,000 schools will be affected due to more than 100,000 teachers in sixth form colleges, state-funded school and academies in England and Wales, and support staff in state-funded schools in Wales, walking ...
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Supplier articleWealth at Work group acquires Employee Financial Wellness expanding its services into Ireland
Wealth at Work group (“the Group”) acquires financial wellbeing company, “Employee Financial Wellness Limited” (trading as Employee Financial Wellness) as it expands its operation overseas into Ireland.The Group is a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist which has been helping those in the workplace improve their financial future since 2005. ...
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Case StudiesTyler Grange benefits from funding staff wellbeing support
Tyler Grange has implemented a range of initiatives to ensure it fully supports its employees' health and wellbeing at no cost to its workforce.The environmental consultancy provides an employee assistance programme to all of its 72 members of staff, which offers financial and wellbeing advice, second opinion on medical diagnoses, ...
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AnalysisHow to implement affordable healthcare benefits in a cost-of-living crisis
Need to know:The cost of providing or accessing benefits is always going to be a big factor for employers and employees.Many healthcare benefits can be implemented at low cost to the organisation and no cost to the employee.Redirecting benefit spend to schemes which are more valued will ensure employees are ...
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Supplier article5 ways financial wellbeing can support wider ESG initiatives
As the focus on sustainability, equality and diversity grows - so does the need for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.This has not only become an increasing factor in driving the financial success of businesses, but it’s now essential for many staff to have ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE RETENTION STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TALENT AND SAVE MONEY
“When you use a recruitment agency to find new talent, you can expect to pay between £10,000 and £12,000 in fees each time. Add in the hidden expenses associated with people’s time to support onboarding, equipment, and training, and that could cost could climb to £20-30,000 every ...
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Supplier articleEach Person Announces Partnership with Leading Brand & Digital Agency Mammoth
Mammoth Rolls Out New Employee Reward and Recognition Platform to Their 65 EmployeesMammoth has announced its partnership with Each Person’s rewards and recognition scheme. Mammoth is rolling out the award-winning employee reward scheme across 65 sta? to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.Melissa Loughran, the stakeholder at Mammoth, said:“We are ...
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ArticleEasyjet names new group people director
Airline Easyjet has appointed Jane Storm (pictured) to join as its group people director in the spring.Storm will join from the position of chief people officer at over-50s services busines Saga Group. Prior to this, she built her career in HR and retail at Tesco, where she worked in a ...
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Supplier articleWhat is your duty of care for your employees?
Myles Wellbeing researches how employers can improve employee mental and physical health in the workplaceRecently The Times found that rising levels of ill health among working-age people is costing the economy about £150 billion a year, the equivalent of 7% of GDP. Such ill health can be caused by a ...
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ArticleNando’s introduces mental health support service
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comRestaurant chain Nando’s has launched a mental health support service for its 18,000 UK employees in order to improve wellbeing and raise awareness of related issues.The service was introduced to coincide with Time to Talk Day (Thursday 2 February). Nando's partnered with programme provider Maximus to ...