All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 79
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Supplier articleHow can employers help reduce workforce cancer risk?
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits In the last two years Check4Cancer has seen a huge rise in the number of employers focusing on cancer risk assessment and screening as part of employee benefit programmes. “They’re trying to protect ...
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ArticleSlaughter and May reports 9.5% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap
Law firm Slaughter and May has reported a 9.5% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap for 2023, down from 11.9% in 2022.The employer’s median ethnicity hourly pay gap for 2023 was 14.3%, up from 11.1% in 2022. A total of 94% of its employees shared their ethnicity details.Its mean ethnicity bonus ...
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ArticleKingsley Napley introduces enhanced time-off for dependents policy
Law firm Kingsley Napley has introduced a new enhanced time-off for dependents policy to provide a supportive workplace for its employees who are parents and carers.The policy goes beyond statutory obligations under The Carers Leave Regulations 2024, which took effect last week. All UK employers must now offer employees one ...
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ArticleAmerican Express and Unum UK among best employers for health and wellbeing
American Express, Dell Technologies and Unum UK have been named as some of the best employers for excellence in health and wellbeing for their commitment to advancing wellbeing through benefits and initiatives.Now in its 19th year, the accolade is awarded by Business Group on Health. Its criteria assess applicants on ...
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Supplier articleUnlock New Revenue and Productivity Through ED&I Actions with OnHand’s Latest Impact Webinar
Join OnHand and a host of ED&I experts for an online webinar on 30 April at 11AM all around equity, diversity, and inclusion. Navigating ED&I can be tricking. That’s why OnHand is hosting ‘Beyond Diversity: Unlocking New Revenue & Productivity Through ED&I Actions’. Come along to a ...
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Supplier articleNeurodiversity at work... supporting the people behind the label
There’s much discuss about neurodiversity at work beyond the reasonable adjustments employers should make and employee rights. Let’s explore the people behind the label, what it means to grow up under the neurodiversity umbrella, and how to ensure your workplace is truly inclusive and supportive. Antonia Haines, ...
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ArticleTbilisi in Georgia found to be best city in which to work remotely
Something for the weekend: Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, has been revealed as the best city in the world for UK employees to work in remotely, according to research by Currys.For its study, the computing and tech retailer analysed 268 cities around the world and ranked them on their ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 5 - 11 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 - 11 April 2024 were: Three and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusionRoadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employeesCrawford and Company launches carers’ policy and frameworkPrinces introduces enhanced carers’ leave for UK employeesBurberry ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid runs manager training on incentives
I don't want to sound like a shirker, but it really is not my job to manage the incentive programme. Yes, bonuses fall under total reward, but there is a separate incentives team headed up by Iris who purportedly do all that. And they do. Well as far as managing ...
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ArticleLittle by little, we can reduce workplace stress
April is stress awareness month, and #LittleByLittle, we’re doing our bit to help businesses reduce workplace stress. While we’ll always say that stress can be a motivating force, prolonged periods of excessive stress levels can lead to severe problems. Read on to discover five ways to manage workplace stress, helping ...
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Supplier articleLittle by little, we can reduce workplace stress
April is stress awareness month, and #LittleByLittle, we’re doing our bit to help businesses reduce workplace stress. While we’ll always say that stress can be a motivating force, prolonged periods of excessive stress levels can lead to severe problems. Read on to discover five ways to manage ...
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ArticleNewcastle Building Society rolls out flexible benefits platform
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.comNewcastle Building Society has rolled out a flexible benefits platform for its more than 1,000 employees in order to boost engagement with its benefits package.Through a partnership with employee benefits provider Zest, the building society’s employees will be able to access all of their benefits in ...
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ArticlePlaywrights receive minimum fee rise under UK Theatre Agreement
Playwrights who are members of the Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) are to receive a minimum fee increase following successful union negotiations.Under WGGB’s UK Theatre Agreement, playwrights will receive a 10% rise in minimum fees, with 6% backdated to 1 May 2023 and a further 4% from 1 May.The ...
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ArticleGovernment launches new disability guide with CIPD
The Department for Work and Pensions has published new guidance to help employers better support disabled people.The new Disability Confident guide was produced in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The DWP said it forms part of its £2.5 billion Back to Work plan, which is ...
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ArticleAge UK and Barratt Developments shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Charity Age UK and housing business Barratt Developments have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a benefits offering that supports staff with their menopause journey, such as a new range of supportive initiatives, training and ...
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ArticleCBI appoints Asha Musoni as new chief people officer
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has appointed Asha Musoni as its new chief people officer as of this month.Musoni will take over from Elizabeth Wallace, who held the position on an interim basis since the role was created on the membership body’s executive committee last year. She will report to ...
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AnalysisWhat does a benefits package for seasonal workers look like?
Credit: branislavpudar/shutterstockNeed to know:A strong onboarding and induction programme will help seasonal workers understand their benefits package and feel valued.Benefits should be tailored to the sector and the type of seasonal worker the organisation wants to attract.Introducing seasonal workers to permanent employees and including them in recognition schemes and social ...
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Case StudiesYHA rewards seasonal workers with attractive benefits package
Seasonal workers are an essential part of YHA (England and Wales), boosting the organisation’s headcount from around 800 in the winter to more than 1,350 in the peak summer months. Katie Swalwell, people business partner at YHA, says: “Our seasonal team members do anything and everything. It can include running ...
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Article78% of UK employees’ mental health impacts their job
More than three-quarters (78%) of UK employees admitted that their mental health had impacted their ability to do their job over the past year, according to new research by Lyra Health.The workforce mental health benefits provider surveyed more than 3,500 employees and HR leaders from industries with global workforces for ...
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ArticleAlzheimer’s Society rolls out workplace mental wellbeing support
Charity Alzheimer’s Society has rolled out mental wellbeing in the workplace support for its UK employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, the charity’s employees will be able to access mental health support and digital therapy through a free confidential app, which was built around the prevention, early detection and ...