All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 150
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ArticleAddison Lee ordered to pay deposits to continue workers’ rights case
An employment tribunal has ordered private hire cab and courier business Addison Lee to pay deposits of up to £125,000 to continue with its legal arguments in the workers’ rights case brought by hundreds of drivers.A 2017 employment tribunal found that Addison Lee drivers were workers and therefore entitled to ...
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ArticleHerbert Smith Freehills and Howdens shortlisted for Best pensions communications
Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and kitchen furniture business Howdens have been shortlisted for Best pensions communications at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to celebrate a successful strategy that boosts employee knowledge and understanding of pensions, and the need to plan for retirement.Last year, BT scooped the ...
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OpinionSubecca Sheikh: How can employers support staff going through a divorce?
A year has passed since the introduction of the no-fault divorce. The idea behind it was to pave the way for amicable collaboration, easing negotiations and overall reducing the mental health impact of divorce. It was a way to make the process manageable and approachable.The law was set to forge ...
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ArticleHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust launches pregnancy loss leave
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has introduced paid leave for employees who experience pregnancy loss and the premature arrival of new babies.Employees who experience a miscarriage before the 24th week are now entitled to two weeks of paid leave, while a partner can take to up to five days of ...
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ArticleHobbycraft and Softwire named Best Companies to Work For Q2 2023
Credit: Peter_Fleming / Shutterstock.comCraft retailer Hobbycraft and software firm Softwire were named among the Best Companies to Work For in Q2 2023.The Best Companies league tables for small, mid-sized, large and big employers were revealed during a live event at Salford’s MediaCity last Friday. Businesses were ranked using a methodology ...
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ArticleGaia Underfloor Heating introduces mental health training for staff
Underfloor heating specialist firm Gaia Underfloor Heating has provided its workforce with training to promote mental health and staff wellbeing.In order to increase awareness of mental health issues and remind employees of the available resources, staff took part in a training programme provided by People HR and completed various modules ...
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Supplier articleIS FINANCIAL ANXIETY DISRUPTING YOUR BUSINESS?
#TOHELPMYANXIETY It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year, the focus is on anxiety. “Anxiety is a normal emotion in all of us, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.” Mental Health Foundation (MHF) Everyone gets anxious from time to ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to private medical insurance
What is private medical insurance (PMI)?PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. It traditionally involved full medical underwriting or a moratorium, meaning it can cover pre-existing conditions, unlike other types of healthcare plans.Typically, ...
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ArticleDobbies increases number of mental health first aiders
Credit: D MacDonald / Shutterstock.comGarden centre retailer Dobbies has increased the number of mental health first aiders among its workforce to continue enhance support for the wellbeing of its 4,000 members of staff.The organisation increased the number of trained mental health first aiders from two to 16, and announced the ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer launches neonatal leave policy
Retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced a neonatal policy with immediate effect to allow those with babies who need neonatal care to benefit from extra leave and pay without using up maternity, paternity or adoption leave.The policy was introduced as part of a focus on providing more support and flexibility ...
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ArticleTravers Smith and Wood shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan
Law firm Travers Smith and project, engineering, and technical services business Wood have been shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This category was created to recognise a successful strategy that has effectively delivered a flexible benefits plan. This can include plans that operate within a ...
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ArticleMobius Life recruits head of people and culture
Independent institutional investment platform Mobius Life has appointed Kath Rainger (pictured) as head of people and culture in order to support growing demand for its services.Rainger is a senior HR leader with experience working across multiple business sectors, including retail, technology, engineering and construction. She joined the platform from global ...
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ArticleAsda to consult on pay drop for store staff close to London
Supermarket chain Asda has launched a consultation into lowering pay by about 5% for around 7,000 employees working just outside of London.The consultation involves employees at 39 stores outside of the M25 and close to London, which have historically received a higher rate of pay because of their location. The ...
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ArticleClyde and Co enhances global parental leave
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal law firm Clyde and Co has enhanced its paid parental leave as of this month for all employees and partners with at least 12 months of service.The offering was raised to 26 weeks of fully paid leave, regardless of gender or parental role, for staff in ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should the office be the default working environment?
The working-from-home debate was reignited this week following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments that the office should be the default location for workers, unless they have good reason to work from home.Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce conference, Hunt said that despite the exciting opportunities offered by working from home, ...
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ArticleOsborne Clarke launches wellbeing at work strategy
Law firm Osborne Clarke has introduced a wellbeing at work strategy to identify and tackle work-related causes of poor mental wellbeing.The firm is creating a buddy system for staff returning from time out of the business, reviewing its paid-for wellbeing benefits, services and products for effectiveness, strategic alignment and value ...
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Supplier articleHow to Recognise Employees and Reward Them on a Personal Level
Employee recognition can include great perks like employee vouchers, free lunches or “employee of the month awards” - yet you’re not seeing any benefits?Businesses can often feel confused when it comes to employee recognition. But it’s not about overhauling your entire HR strategy. Instead, it's about making adjustments to create ...
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ArticleWhat's in a name? Study uncovers unexpected career consequences
Something for the weekend: New parents have lots to consider when setting up their kids for success, from convincing them to eat their vegetables, to getting in early for nursery and school waiting lists, but a study from Furniture At Work has revealed that even baby names can have an ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 12 - 18 May 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 - 18 May 2023 were: Ovo Energy and Pizza Express named Best Places to Work 2023Edenred acquires Reward Gateway for £1.15 billionAldi, BBC Studios and Huler named Inspiring Workplaces for EMEAScottishPower and Siemens shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits British Airways and ...
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ArticleVertex and GI Group shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working
Biopharmaceutical organisation Vertex Pharmaceuticals and recruitment firm GI Group have made the shortlist for Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023. Newly created for 2023, this award recognises strategies that offer greater flexibility to help support employees manage their ...