All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 117
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ArticleCottesmore School appoints AI principal headteacher
Something for the weekend: West Sussex private boarding school Cottesmore School has appointed an artificial intelligence (AI) bot principal headteacher.Don’t worry, you haven’t stepped into an episode of Black Mirror! The school worked with an AI developer to create Abigail Bailey, a bot to assist its human headteacher, Tom Rogerson.Abigail ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s commits to workplace menopause policy
Credit: Alex Yeung / Shutterstock.comSupermarket Sainsbury’s has committed to establishing a workplace menopause policy.The retailer has partnered with GenM, which was created to encourage businesses to recognise and respond to perimenopausal and menopausal womens' needs by co-founders Heather Jackson and Sam Simister. Its aim is to unite brands and organisations ...
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ArticleAvanti West Coast holds menopause awareness sessions
Train operator Avanti West Coast marked World Menopause Day on 18 October by hosting sessions and activities in the West Midlands to raise awareness of the effects of the menopause.Representatives from Avanti West Coast, its Gender Network and Network Rail held an event at Birmingham New Street station. Avanti discussed ...
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ArticleCummins signs menopause workplace pledge
Darlington-based power firm Cummins has signed the menopause workplace pledge to support employees impacted by the menopause.By signing the pledge, which was set up by charity Wellbeing for Women, Cummins will commit to providing a toolkit and guidance to staff on how they can support themselves or colleagues experiencing the ...
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ArticleMatches names new chief people officer
Fashion retailer Matches has appointed Clare Bishop chief people officer.With more than 17 years of experience in senior roles across human resources, Bishop has experience in high-growth organisations.She joins Matches from Greystar International, where she held the role of managing director, people, Europe. Prior to this, Bishop worked for organisations ...
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ArticleTSB rolls out domestic abuse support to staff
Banking organisation TSB has rolled out a Flee Fund to support employees experiencing domestic, financial or economic abuse..The Flee Fund, which was developed in partnership with Hestia and Surviving Economic Abuse, was initially introduced to customers in December 2022 in response to the Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, ...
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ArticleNEC Group signs menopause workplace pledge
Live events business NEC Group has signed the menopause workplace pledge to mark its commitment to recognising this can be a workplace issue and to commemorate World Menopause Day (18 October).Established by women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women, the pledge encourages organisations to take positive action to ensure everyone going ...
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ArticleWunderman Thompson UK introduces menopause support package
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comMarketing consultancy Wunderman Thompson UK has introduced an employee support package to raise awareness and start conversations around menopause in the workplace on World Menopause Day (18 October).Through a partnership with midlife women’s support platform The Latte Lounge, the employer will provide support information and signpost to ...
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OpinionJenny Arrowsmith: The growing issue of menopause in the workplace
HM Courts and Tribunal Service’s June 2023 data revealed an increasing number of employment tribunal cases citing menopause as a contributing factor. There has been a steady rise in cases over the past few years. In 2017, there were five cases, increasing to six in 2018 and seven in 2019. ...
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ArticleHalf of women going through menopause are considering leaving work
Half of female employees going through the menopause are considering leaving work, according to new research from Royal London.The mutual life, pensions and investment firm's findings, released ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October), found that five in 10 female respondents are thinking of leaving employment altogether due to their ...
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ArticleExclusive: Vertas Group introduces staff financial wellbeing programme
Facilities management firm Vertas Group has rolled out a new financial wellbeing programme for its more than 3,000 employees.Provided by Zellis, Vertas employees will be able to access the programme through PayNow, which is available through the Zellis MyView HR portal through a partnership with financial wellbeing provider Wagestream. According ...
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ArticleXtrac launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Credit: Just Jus / Shutterstock.comXtrac, a supplier of high-performance transmissions for motorsport and high-performance automotive applications, has expanded its range of employee benefits by introducing an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.The Thatcham head-quartered business decided to implement the scheme to encourage its more than 440 permanent part- and full-time UK ...
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ArticleXPS Pensions Group accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Pension consulting and administration business XPS Pensions Group has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October).Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate ...
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Case StudiesKingfisher provides benefits security through bulk annuity purchase
Credit: ClimbWhenReady / ShutterstockIn the UK, home improvement firm Kingfisher's pension provision comprises a closed final salary section, with 28,000 deferred and pensioner members, and an open money purchase section, with 70,000 active and deferred members.The firm, which includes brands such as B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçta?, ...
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AnalysisHow to conduct a pensions buy-in
A buy-in is a contract between a defined benefit pension scheme and an employer that removes longevity, market, interest and inflation risks.The parties involved include a sponsoring employer, a scheme trustee, advisers to the trustees and the insurer.If it looks like funding levels are affordable for the scheme against current ...
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Poll: What support or initiatives have you introduced to mark World Menopause Day?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that global professional services firm Aon enhanced its benefits package to offer support to its UK colleagues affected by menopause-related issues. In addition, World Menopause Day will take place on 18 October ...
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ArticleThe Co-Operative Bank introduces free period products for staff
The Co-Operative Bank has introduced free period products to its UK sites in order to break down the stigma that surrounds periods.As part of a new partnership with sustainable period product business Grace and Green, employees at the bank will be able to access free period products throughout all its ...
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ArticleGo North East bus workers continue strike over pay row
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.comMore than 1,300 Go North East bus workers have increased the number of strike action dates they will take part in over a pay dispute.The employees include bus drivers, engineers, maintenance workers and depot crews and are based at the Consett, Gateshead, Hexham, Percy Main in ...
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ArticleReboot Online introduces nomad working policy
London-based search engine optimisation agency Reboot Online has launched its nomad working policy abroad in recognition of the evolving work landscape and to offer its more than 40 employees greater flexibility.Through the policy, employees at Reboot will be given the autonomy to work from any location of their choosing, including ...
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ArticleCanopius hires new head of equality, diversity and inclusion
Global specialty reinsurer Canopius has appointed Lucy Bennett as its new head of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) with immediate effect.Reporting to Ceri Royal, head of HR, business partnering and organisational development, Bennett’s new role will involve having responsibility for elevating Canopius’ EDI programme as it works towards the goals ...