All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 119
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ArticleTSB hires new chief people officer
Banking organisation TSB has appointed Ariam Enraght-Moony as its new chief people officer as of today (9 October).Reporting directly to Robin Bulloch, chief executive officer at TSB, Enraght-Moony will join the executive committee.She joins the organisation from John Laing, where she led the HR function of the international investor and ...
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ArticleMerck launches fertility benefit programme
Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.comScience and technology business Merck has launched a fertility benefit programme to offer its employees across the globe financial support for fertility treatments.It will initially roll out the programme in Germany, the UK, Switzerland, China, India, Taiwan, Brazil and Mexico, with an expansion in further countries planned ...
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ArticleExclusive: Vivup introduces family care benefit for staff
Employee benefits and wellbeing provider Vivup (team pictured above) has launched a family benefit to help support its employees with caring responsibilities.Its FamilyCare benefit provides the means to search for care provision for the whole family, anywhere in the UK. The database comprises more than 14,000 childcare providers, 4,000 tutors, ...
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Article85% of employers plan to further enhance their benefits packages
The majority (85%) of organisations plan to enhance their benefits packages for employees, according to research by HR and employee benefits consulting services firm Gallagher.Its Organisational and career wellbeing strategy, which polled employers across various industries on key trends and sentiments toward employee benefits and engagement, also found that flexible ...
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ArticleToy cockapoos named top dog breed for UK offices
Something for the weekend: As more UK offices open their doors to furry companions, dog harnesses business Barkridges has compiled a list of the top 10 dog breeds for dog-friendly UK offices, with toy cockapoos ranking first on the list.Drawing insights from The Kennel Club, RSPCA and PDSA, Barkridges ranked ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 September - 5 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 September - 5 October 2023 were: Aon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefitsExclusive: Marks and Spencer introduces free staff physiotherapyNational living wage to rise to at least £11 per hour in 2024Employee Benefits Live welcomes delegates to ExCeL LondonStandard Chartered launches ...
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ArticleSupreme Court rules Police Service of Northern Ireland must pay £40m in holiday pay case
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal made by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and ruled that it will have to pay approximately £40 million in holiday pay to its officers.In 2018, an industrial tribunal determined that unlawful deductions were made from the holiday pay of nearly ...
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ArticleAxa implements global health and wellbeing programme for 110,000 staff
Global insurer and asset manager Axa has launched a global health and wellbeing programme to support its 110,000 employees across 51 countries.Its We Care programme aims to provide employees with time, support and resources regarding their health and wellbeing. It will be deployed across all of Axa’s operating countries by ...
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ArticleUniversity of Essex signs age-friendly employer pledge
The University of Essex has signed the age-friendly employer pledge as part of its commitment to recognise the value of aged 50 and above.Established by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge aims to help overcome ageism in the workplace and resolve skills shortages and vacancy rates.By signing, the university ...
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ArticleRM names new chief people officer
Technology and resources supplier to the education sector RM has appointed Sarah Fawsitt chief people officer.In the role, Fawsitt will oversee all aspects of human resources, talent acquisition, employee development, and will play a crucial role in enhancing the organisation’s culture and driving strategic growth. She will work closely with ...
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ArticleExclusive: Reaching out to staff experiencing domestic abuse could save lives, says ITV presenter
Employee Benefits Live 2023: Asking if people are okay and following a gut instinct could potentially save the life of someone experiencing domestic violence, according to Ruth Dodsworth, TV presenter and journalist at ITV Cymru, Wales.Speaking in a keynote session titled A survivor’s escape from domestic violence – the signs, ...
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ArticleExclusive: Central Co-op prioritises communicating benefits choice and creativity
Employee Benefits Live 2023: Being creative with benefits budgets and communicating these to workforces is key for employers, according to Jennifer Roberts (pictured), senior reward and wellbeing manager at Central Co-op.Roberts’ presentation, Making your benefits budgets work harder to support your reward strategy, took place on Tuesday 3 October at ...
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OpinionAudrey Williams: How can EU equal pay regulation benefit UK workers?
The government has confirmed that it will ensure European Union (EU) derived protection under equal pay laws will remain in place for employees and workers. It is important to remember the assurances given previously, that leaving the EU would not have the effect of eroding employment rights.This has come under ...
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ArticleStandard Chartered launches electric and hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Standard Chartered has introduced an electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for all of its UK-based employees.Delivered in partnership with Tusker, the scheme provides the bank’s more than 2,500 members of staff with access to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles that ...
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ArticleNational living wage to rise to at least £11 per hour in 2024
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced that the national living wage will increase to at least £11 per hour from April 2024.Hunt made this announcement yesterday at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, where he committed to accept the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations.These recommendations, which will be announced ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2023 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London
Employee Benefits Live 2023 is welcoming delegates to its 25th annual event at ExCeL London on 3 October 2023.As the largest dedicated reward and benefits event in Europe, the conference and exhibition brings together more than 1,500 industry professionals looking to discover the latest HR, reward and benefits developments. The ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees with dementia?
Employers are legally required to make reasonable workplace adjustments where possible for employees impacted by dementia to the point that it satisfies the disability definition.Openly discussing dementia will enable employees to feel more able to disclose diagnoses or issues without fear of repercussions.Employers should offer training for managers and staff ...
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Case StudiesCharity for Civil Servants supports staff affected by dementia through collaboration
From 2015 to 2016, The Charity for Civil Servants engaged in face-to-face consultation sessions with its employees and members across the UK who were caring for individuals affected by dementia. The objective of this was to identify the challenges the caregivers faced and to develop services that could address their ...
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Article39% of working parents want workplace mental health support
Two in five (39%) working parents of children under 18 would like mental health support in the workplace, according to new research from Working Families and Bright Horizons.The findings, released to coincide with National Work Life Week (2-6 October), revealed that 89% of working parents believe access to flexible working ...
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ArticleAon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefits
Global professional services firm Aon has enhanced its benefits package to offer support to its UK colleagues affected by menopause and fertility-related issues.The firm, which employs more than 7,000 members of staff across 24 UK offices, has teamed up with third-party health specialists Bupa and workplace fertility support provider Peppy ...