All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1625
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ArticlePraxis appoints new chief people officer
UK real estate platform Praxis has appointed Rosamund King as its new chief people officer as it further strengthens its senior leadership team to facilitate its growth. With more than 100 professionals working across three UK offices, Praxis has newly introduced the role of chief people officer. ...
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OpinionAnn Frances Cooney: Potential impact of the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill
The draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill was announced in the King’s Speech in July. The new Labour government confirmed that the draft bill delivers its manifesto commitments to enshrine in law the full right to equal pay for ethnic minorities and disabled people, and to introduce ...
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ArticleJohn Mason International Movers and DHL Express named UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production and Transportation
John Mason International Movers, DHL Express and Delifrance have been named as some of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production and Transportation in 2024.
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ArticleFormer pregnant Mitie account manager sees discrimination award increased
A pregnant account manager, who was found to have been discriminated against, has had her total award increased from £37,000 to more than £350,000.
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Case StudiesCase study: The benefits offered by Scania
Source: Scania The benefits offered by Scania: Pension and group risk A group personal pension for all employees. Employer and employee contribution rates are: for those with up to five years’ service 5%; from five to 10 years 6.5% (minimum of 5% for employees), and from ...
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ArticleYodel adds financial support to benefits package
Parcel carrier Yodel has expanded its employee benefits package to include financial support.
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Article64% of employers have seen rise in absenteeism due to mental health issues
Two-thirds (64%) of organisations have seen a rise in absenteeism due to mental health issues, with younger employees most affected, according to research by consultancy Barnett Waddingham.
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ArticleCardiff Capital Region receives living wage employer accreditation
Cardiff Capital Region has received real living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. The commitment will see every employee at the organisation receive a minimum hourly wage of £12. This is higher than the government minimum for people over the age of 21, which currently ...
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ArticleTBS Engineering introduces health insurance for staff
Source: TBS Engineering Global engineering firm TBS Engineering has enhanced its benefits package to include health insurance for all employees. TBS Engineering’s more than 120 employees will be able to access to a 24/7 GP service, health advice line, physiotherapy sessions, and private diagnosis and treatment provided ...
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Article39% of British employees regret not saving into a pension
Almost two-fifths (39%) of British employees regret not saving into a pension, according to research by Shepherds Friendly. The financial services firm’s survey of 2,000 Brits on their knowledge of individual savings accounts (Isas), life insurance and general personal finance, also found that 38% of respondents regretted ...
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ArticleBanyan Software introduces employee relief fund
Enterprise software firm Banyan Software has introduced an employee relief fund to its benefits package for employees who are going through extreme hardship. An employee is eligible for the fund if their primary residence is destroyed or unlivable due to a natural disaster, fire, or flood, and ...
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ArticleDuco names new chief people officer
Duco, an enterprise platform for data automation, has named Lyuba Brouillard as its new chief people officer, to lead its human resources organisation. With more than two decades of experience in leading global teams across the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific regions, Brouillard ...
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Supplier articlePluxee UK Explores How to Support Your Employees During the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Employers looking for ways to support employees facing rising living costs—your search ends here! While statistics indicate that the cost-of-living crisis may have peaked in the summer of 2022, 52% of Brits still report high living expenses. This ongoing challenge remains a crucial concern for businesses. Employers ...
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ArticleCitigroup and TLT named some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers
Source: From TLT Investment bank and financial services business Citigroup, law firm TLT and North East London NHS Foundation Trust have been named as some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers for 2024. For the 15th consecutive year, charity Working Families has compiled a list ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees with addictions
Source: From Shutterstock 1714751662 Some signs of addiction to look out for include changes in appearance or behaviour, and an increase in lateness or absence. Signposting to external resources and confidential counselling services should be offered as forms of support. Early intervention can lead to ...
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ArticlePoll: Do you offer dedicated cancer support to your employees?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that London office provider Argyll launched comprehensive cancer support for its 200 members of staff as a new employee benefit. The support will be through a partnership with specialist cancer support services provider ...
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ArticleWe Care Group launches staff bonus programme
We Care Group, a UK care home organisation with 35 homes across the north of England, has introduced a new staff bonus programme.
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ArticleEgress, Adobe Systems and Cisco named Best Workplaces in Tech 2024
Cloud email security provider Egress, software firm Adobe Systems and digital communications business Cisco have been named some of the Best Workplaces in Tech 2024.
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Article59% of UK millennials struggle to save for retirement due to life stage
Six in 10 (59%) UK millennial employees have admitted that their current life stage means they struggle to save for retirement, compared to 48% of Gen Z and 39% of Gen X staff.
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ArticlePoll: What is the take up of your mental health support benefits?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that Market Harborough Building Society signed the mortgage industry mental health charter as part of its commitment to support employees’ health and wellbeing and mental health. By signing, it has voluntarily agreed to ...