All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 126
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ArticleAon introduces paid carers' leave
Global professional services firm Aon has implemented a new carers’ leave policy in order to support its UK employees with caring responsibilities.Launched during Carers Week (5-11 June), the policy offers Aon employees five days of paid leave each calendar year, which can be taken as full or half days, and ...
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ArticleExclusive: Roadchef and Welcome Break shortlisted for Best motivation or recognition scheme
Motorway services operators Roadchef and Welcome Break have been shortlisted in the category Best motivation or recognition scheme at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to recognise a successful motivation strategy that uses either incentives or motivational rewards to help drive employee performance, engagement or retention.The full category ...
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher: Deliveroo rider worker status appealed at Supreme Court
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which represents a number of riders working for the app-based delivery service Deliveroo, has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking support for its claim that it should be entitled to be recognised by Deliveroo for the purposes of collective bargaining rights for ...
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ArticleZen Communications adopts menopause policy
PR and communications agency Zen Communications has implemented a dedicated menopause policy as part of its commitment to holistic employee wellbeing.The agency introduced the dedicated policy in order to provide an inclusive, supportive and nurturing place of work for employees affected by peri-, during, and post-menopause. Its aim is to ...
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ArticleGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes
The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes, including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage.The government is interested in hearing from stakeholders about whether the schemes are attractive to lower income earners in order ...
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ArticlePortico enhances benefits package
Guest services firm Portico has introduced the first phase of an enhanced employee benefits package for its 1,000 employees.The first phase of the package, which has been designed to reward success and place wellbeing and satisfaction at the heart of the organisation, will give employees access to enhanced health and ...
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ArticleInk Innovation appoints new chief people officer
Ink Innovation, a technology provider for the travel industry, has appointed Judith Whittaker chief people officer.In this role, Whittaker will be responsible for leading the human resources team, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops and retains the best talent in the industry, and will work closely with the leadership team ...
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ArticleWeir Group receives mental health support recognition
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal mining technology business Weir Group has been recognised for its workplace mental health support commitment in Churches, Charities and Local Authorities’ (CCLA) Corporate Mental Health benchmark – UK 100.The benchmark assesses 100 of the largest listed UK businesses on their global approach to workplace mental health ...
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ArticleKearney implements new Europe family support package
Global management consultancy firm Kearney has announced an expanded family support package for its European workforce.The firm, which employs 4,200 workers across 40 countries, will provide six months of full-time leave for all new parents, regardless of their gender or how they become parents. It will also offer a six-month ...
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ArticleExclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Supermarkets Aldi Stores and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Vivup, this award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Aldi ...
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ArticleNeora implements Bare Minimum Mondays
Something for the weekend: Global skincare, wellness, hair care and weight management firm Neora has implemented a ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ policy for some members of its workforce. One way to avoid the Sunday scaries for sure!Caitlin Winter, marketing manager for Neora Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, set up the initiative ...
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ArticleExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023
Data analytics and consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, cryptocurrency firm Kraken, and advisory and accounting organisation HLB International have been named as some of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.Published for the first time in partnership with benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute, the list is based on ...
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ArticleNatwest Group completes acquisition of Cushon
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Natwest Group has completed its acquisition of a majority shareholding in workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon.The group agreed to acquire 85% of Cushon for £144 million back in February, with 15% retained by management. It was approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...
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ArticleExclusive: Emcor UK and Brambles shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Facilities management firm Emcor UK and pooling solutions business Brambles have been shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award, which is sponsored by Zest, was created to recognise how an employer has best utilised and adapted technology to suit its benefits package, its ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 26 May - 1 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May - 1 June 2023 were: Amazon introduces flexible-working optionsVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay dealNeonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal AssentExclusive: Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits for reproductive health46% of young staff think employers could ...
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ArticleNHS England staff receive 5% pay rise
More than one million NHS England employees are set to receive pay rises and one-off payments as part of a pay deal that takes effect today (1 June).The deal, which was announced last month, sees nurses, paramedics, 999 call handlers, midwives, security guards, and cleaners eligible for the Agenda for ...
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ArticleValentino agrees staff bonus deal and extends benefits
Credit: DW labs Incorporated / Shutterstock.comLuxury fashion brand Valentino has signed a three-year results-based bonus agreement for employees in its Italian fashion business with trade unions Filctem Cgil, Femca Cisl and Uiltec Uil.The 2023-2025 deal is in addition to the previously signed regulatory and economic agreement regarding reduced taxation objectives.In ...
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ArticleClarion Solicitors commits to become fertility-friendly employer
Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees.The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure ...
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ArticleMonday.com names Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer
Credit: Netanel TobiasWork operating system Monday.com has appointed Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer, effective this month.Nawi, who has worked at Monday.com for five years, most recently served as its general counsel on the senior management team. Alongside building, scaling and leading the legal department of 20 people, she ...
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ArticleVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay deal
Virgin Media O2 employees have accepted a pay deal that includes consolidated rises in excess of 7, 8 or 9% this year, as well as a £400 cash lump sum to be paid in June.A total of 86.5% of staff, who are represented by trade union Communication Workers Union (CWU), ...