All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 166
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Case StudiesWavemaker UK offers mental health first aiders support and guidance
Global media agency Wavemaker, which employs 430 staff at its London and Manchester offices, introduced mental health first aiders to the business in 2019.The selected employees were publicised to the rest of the organisation with physical posters in common areas to ensure everyone knew their names and contact information, as ...
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Poll: Should the government have aimed for a shorter implementation timeline for free childcare?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that parents with children under the age of three will be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare.In his Spring Budget statement to the House of Commons, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt ...
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ArticleKingspan Water and Energy staff strike over pay
Credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.comStaff at fuel and water tank manufacturing firm Kingspan Water and Energy commenced strike action today (Monday 20 March) at its Northern Ireland factory, in a dispute over pay.Pickets went up at 6am, with the strike set to impact production for the business, which employs 200 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 70% struggle to keep wellbeing communication relevant
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (70%) large employers find it difficult to ensure health and wellbeing support communication is always relevant to employees, according to Towergate Health and Protection research.The research, which comprised responses from 500 HR decision-makers, found that the figure dropped to 50% among small to medium enterprises (SMEs).Overall, ...
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ArticleCentrica reports 15% mean gender pay gap
Energy business Centrica has reported a mean gender pay gap of 15% for 2022, down from 20% the prior year.The employer’s median gender pay gap was 23%, down from 30% in 2021, with women making up 49% of its lowest pay quartile, and 24% of its upper quartile.Its mean gender ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s hires first chief people officer
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced that it has hired Prerana Issar (pictured) as its first ever chief people officer.Issar was the NHS’ first chief people officer during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to that, she worked at the United Nations World Food Programme as director of public-private partnerships and chief HR ...
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Supplier articleINTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS: BE MINDFUL. BE GRATEFUL. BE KIND.
International Day of Happiness falls on Monday 20th March, and this year the theme is “Be mindful. Be grateful. Be kind.” The UN first established this day in 2012. However, the UN started its happiness mission in 2011, aiming to create “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced ...
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Supplier article10 easy exercises you can do at your desk
At Myles Wellbeing, we believe in making employee physical wellbeing simple. A great way to improve wellbeing is through physical activity: exercise helps make happier and healthier employees as from increasing energy levels to reducing stress, the benefits of physical activity are numerous.In particular, by exercising, your improvement in physical ...
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10 easy exercises you can do at your desk
At Myles Wellbeing, we believe in making employee physical wellbeing simple. A great way to improve wellbeing is through physical activity: exercise helps make happier and healthier employees as from increasing energy levels to reducing stress, the benefits of physical activity are numerous.In particular, by exercising, your improvement in physical ...
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Article36% with long-term health issues find it affects their ability to work
Six in 10 (60%) of those facing a long-term health issue said it reduced their ability to carry out daily tasks, while 36% said it impacted the amount or type of work they were able to do within their current job role, according to research by the Department for Work ...
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ArticleAmazon expands programme of paid language classes for staff
Global online retail organisation Amazon has expanded its programme of employer-paid language classes for employees.The employer added to its Career Choice programme in order to offer English language classes for free to those working in the 13 non-US countries the programme operates in.The change was made in order to reflect ...
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ArticleAldi increases pay for store assistants
Grocery retailer Aldi has raised pay for store assistants to £11.40 per hour nationally, and £12.85 per hour within the M25.The change in pay will take effect from 1 July 2023, and will benefit more than 28,000 employees, out of a total of 40,000 in the UK.Aldi has made an ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Will the Spring Budget result in a larger talent pool?
News this week has been dominated by headlines about the numerous strikes taking place across the country, in bids to secure pay increases for junior doctors, teachers, rail and tube workers. The other big news this week, of course, was this year’s Spring Budget.The Budget contained myriad measures impacting the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 March 2023 were: Spring Budget 2023: Scheme launches to help disabled people to access work and supportSpring Budget 2023: Pensions lifetime allowance scrappedSpring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues Spring Budget 2023: Tax-free pensions ...
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ArticleDoor handles found to be the most unhygienic place in an office
Something for the weekend: Employees have even more reason to be reluctant to return to office-based working, as new research reveals that office door handles harbour 30-times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.Office furniture supply firm Furniture At Work has revealed that door handles are the dirtiest areas of ...
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Supplier article7 ways to use social media for your employer branding
Whether you like it or not, social media is here to stay, and it forms a vital role in modern business operations, including that of your employer brand. It's a direct line to both existing and potential new clients or customers that can’t be undersold. Social media allows you to ...
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Supplier articleLet’s Get Creative for Global Recycling Day 2023
Author: Ellie PinderGlobal Recycling Day lands on March 18th. This day serves as a reminder to refresh your sustainability initiatives and ensure your offices are climate-friendly.Business waste accounts for 25% of all waste in the UK, so it's essential to recycle wherever possible and reduce harmful environmental impact (1). This ...
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Supplier article3 simple ways to achieve a work-life balance
In a post-pandemic working world, the idea of a work-life balance has certainly changed. In fact, a recent article from the BBC discusses this exact concept explaining that more than ever people want a healthy work-life balance.The BBC article used data which showed that in 2021 in a survey of ...
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ArticleHow will the Spring Budget 2023 impact pay, pensions and benefits?
Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 March. It included a number of key announcements that could impact employees' pay, pensions and benefits.Spring Budget 2023: Freeze on fuel duty for 12 monthsSpring Budget 2023: Pensions ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis will not pay employee bonus after £234m loss
Retailer John Lewis has announced that it will not be giving its employees a bonus for this year, after reporting a £234 million loss.The bonus is its annual share-out of profits, and all staff receive it as a percentage of their salary. The 2021/22 bonus was worth 3% of employees' ...