All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1629
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Supplier articleWhy menopause matters: retaining talent across the whole workforce
As the fastest growing employee demographic, there are more than 4.5 million women in the UK workforce aged between 50 and 64. As a result, menopause is swiftly becoming one of the most impactful health concerns faced by modern workplaces, as women and those assigned female at ...
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OpinionEmma Smith: How can employers break the taboo around menopause in the workplace?
Considering menopause is something that will affect half the population at some point in their life, it is a strange subject to be taboo in modern Britain. Fortunately, that is changing at a growing number of workplaces, including Burness Paull. In 2021, we became the first independently ...
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OpinionJulie Cridland: How can employers break the taboo around menopause in the workplace?
Breaking down the stigma around menstrual health in the workplace is vital. Practical policies to support employees experiencing the menopause will have a limited impact without an inclusive culture where colleagues feel comfortable discussing their experiences. Workplaces can make a huge difference by providing good-quality information and ...
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OpinionRaj Jones: How can employers break the taboo around menopause in the workplace?
Breaking the taboo around menopause in the workplace is crucial for creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Employers play a vital role in fostering a culture of openness, particularly when addressing health issues like menopause, which not only affects those experiencing it, but the ...
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People MovesEvolve appoints head of people and talent
Managed network solutions and IT services provider Evolve has appointed Caroline Oxley head of people and talent
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Article67% say menopause symptoms negatively impact their work
Source: Shutterstock Two-thirds (67%) of women reported that menopause symptoms have had a negative impact on their work, according to research by reproductive health benefits provider Fertifa. Its Future of workplace wellbeing report found that two-fifths (39%) of respondents reported a negative impact on their performance at ...
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ArticleDisability pay gap remains at 12.7%
The pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees is 12.7%, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Its Disability pay gaps in the UK: 2014 to 2023 report found that the disability pay gap has remained relatively stable since 2014. The median hourly pay ...
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ArticleOffice worker wins case against boss who refused to say hello
An office worker who was repeatedly ignored by her boss when she greeted him has won a claim for unfair dismissal.
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Supplier articleThe Benefits of Salary Deduction Schemes at Christmas
Have you heard about SmartPay? It’s a salary deduction scheme designed to help your employees avoid high-interest loans and credit card debt. With SmartPay, employees can spread the cost of technology, appliances, wellness products, and lifestyle purchases over time through manageable deductions from their pay. As a ...
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ArticleNovus Health introduces electric car salary sacrifice arrangement
Source: Shutterstock Independent healthcare provider Novus Health has introduced an electric vehicle salary sacrifice benefit in order to extend its employee benefits package. The scheme, which is provided by Fleet Alliance, is available for 35 eligible employees who can choose from a wide range of cars. Novus ...
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ArticleBailiff denied ‘emotional support dog’ loses disability claim
Source: Margerita Zhuravleva: Shutterstock A county court bailiff who brought a miniature Yorkshire terrier to work as an ‘emotional support dog’ has lost her claim for disability discrimination against the Ministry of Justice. Ms Cullingford took her dog Bella with her when she enforced court orders, the ...
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ArticleSt Albans ranks highly for work-life balance
Source: Alexey Fedorenko/Shutterstock Something for the weekend: Employees looking for the best place to live for the best work-life balance need look no further than the fair city of St Albans, according to a new study. Research conducted by CoworkingCafe ranked the nation’s best cities for work-life ...
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ArticleE.On accredited as menopause-friendly employer
E.On has received the menopause-friendly employer accreditation as recognition of its support for employees going through menopause. The energy firm was awarded the accreditation by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, which recognises inclusive employers that have introduced menopause support practices. In meeting standards of the accreditation, E.On demonstrated its dedication ...
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ArticleMariella Frostrup appointed as government menopause employment ambassador
Source: Alexandra Glen-Featureflash/Shutterstock The government has appointed campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup as its new menopause employment ambassador. In the voluntary role, Frostrup will work closely with employers to improve workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and help raise awareness of menopause symptoms. A key focus will ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits webinar: Embedding empathy in recognition
Source: Efetova Anna/Shutterstock Employee Benefits webinar, Embedding empathy in recognition: Getting to the heart of workplace engagement, sponsored by Boostworks, is set to be broadcast live at 11.00am tomorrow, Tuesday 22 October. Viewers will be able to hear Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee Benefits, and a panel ...
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People MovesReconomy appoints new chief people officer
International circular economy specialist Reconomy has appointed Lyndsey Denning as chief people officer, effective immediately.
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Case StudiesWolseley Group moves to master trust following pension scheme review
Source: Wolseley Group The Wolseley Group moved its pension to a master trust arrangement following a review of its £230 million defined contribution (DC) scheme. The group, which specialises in plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure, has more than 13,000 members in its pension. The organisation switched from ...
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AnalysisHow to review a pensions contribution structure
Source: Andrii-Yalanskyi/Shutterstock Employers should review DC pension contribution structures to keep employee incentive and remuneration packages relevant as well as keep up-to-date with legislation. Contributions may need to be restructured or harmonised to take account of legacy systems, as well as reviewing gender ...
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Article27% of employers do not record impact of sickness absence
Source: Bankrx/Shutterstock A third of employers do not record the impact of sickness absence, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid). Its research found that of the 69% of respondents that do record the impact of sickness absence, the most popular method was calculating ...
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ArticleNHS staff in Wales approve 5.5% pay deal
Source: Shutterstock NHS staff in Wales, who are members ot trade union Unite, have approved the government’s proposal of a 5.5% pay increase for 2024/25. According to Unite, the pay deal needs to signal the start of pay restoration and the proper valuing of NHS staff. Mark ...