All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 137
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OpinionKeely Rushmore: Proposed changes to holiday pay for temporary workers
In a bid to reduce the administrative burden on employers, the government has announced plans to allow rolled-up holiday pay. The plans were set out in the Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy policy paper published in May 2023 and are one of a number of changes proposed to the ...
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ArticleAccenture accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Professional services firm Accenture has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation due to its provision of support for perimenopause and menopause.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed on evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleLem-uhn implements menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy as part of its aim to create a positive work environment.Employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days of paid personal leave per year if they feel they are unable to perform work duties due to ...
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Article43% of UK staff report feeling stressed every day
Almost half of UK employees (43%) feel stressed in everyday life, according to new research by Mercer Marsh Benefits.The health and benefits consultancy surveyed more than 17,500 employees in 16 markets across the globe for its 2023 Health on demand report to find out about their priorities when it comes ...
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Case StudiesGardner Leader uses wellbeing committee and flexible working to ensure inclusivity
An inclusive health and wellbeing strategy is key for law firm Gardner Leader to be able to continue to maintain and protect its ethos for its 175-plus-strong workforce.The business, which has offices in Swindon, Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Windsor, Oxford and London, has a committed and active wellbeing committee comprising fully ...
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Case StudiesAdmiral places inclusive wellbeing at the heart of its culture
Supporting employees’ wellbeing is fundamental to Admiral’s culture, to making it a great place to work, and to its overall success.The financial services firm has more than 7,500 employees that work in its Cardiff and Swansea offices, at home across the UK, or a mixture of both.Ensuring they are all ...
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AnalysisHow to ensure a health and wellbeing strategy is inclusive
Inclusive wellbeing programmes should not just be tick-box exercises and employers should not assume that one-size-fits-all.Employees need to be able to access benefits and information wherever they are based in order for a strategy to be inclusive.Employers must bear in mind employees with specific accessibility requirements when displaying benefits information.With ...
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ArticleTribunal finds Police Federation of England and Wales discriminated in pension claims
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has been found to have discriminated against and victimised members who previously made claims against the government after being moved to pension schemes with reduced benefits.The Career Average Revalued Earnings Police Pension Scheme came into effect in April 2015, allowing members born ...
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ArticleNational Council for Voluntary Organisations becomes age-friendly employer
Umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has become an age-friendly employer after signing the pledge.Established by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge helps employers to recognise the importance and value of older workers, resolve skills shortages, record vacancy rates and overcome ...
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ArticleExclusive: Avon and Zuto shortlisted for Best use of benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion
Cosmetic business Avon and car finance firm Zuto have been shortlisted in the category Best use of benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award, which is new for 2023, was created to recognise the measures an employer has taken to support inclusion and ...
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ArticleAhlstrom hires Mary Puddepha as chief people officer
Fibre-based specialty materials provider Ahlstrom has appointed Mary Puddepha as its new chief people officer and a member of its executive management team as of this month.Puddepha, who is relocating from the US to be based in the Netherlands, will succeed Tarja Takko, executive vice president of people and culture, ...
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ArticleTarmac introduces free period products for staff
Sustainable building materials and construction solutions business Tarmac is providing organic, plastic-free period care products to employees across its business free of charge.Through a partnership with feminine care provider Organic Mondays, the firm will ensure that cotton pads, tampons and panty liners packaged in biodegradable material will be available to ...
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ArticleWest Northamptonshire Council becomes foster-friendly employer
West Northamptonshire Council has been accredited as a foster-friendly employer by the Fostering Network as part of its commitment to offering dedicated policies and support to employees who foster.In order to receive the accreditation, the council updated its HR policy to provide staff who foster children and young people extra ...
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ArticleJust 13% of UK staff feel benefits align with their needs
Just 13% of UK employees feel that their employer’s benefits provision closely aligns with their needs, compared to 59% of US staff, according to research by Benefex.Its analysis found that 96% of HR and reward professionals have seen a significant shift in employee attitudes and behaviours towards benefits over the ...
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ArticleExclusive: Natwest Group and Teva shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Banking organisation Natwest Group and Teva Pharmaceuticals have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.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 employee ...
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ArticleBrit Stops looks to hire bubbly pint chaser
Something for the weekend: Brit Stops, a membership scheme for motorhome and campervan tourists, is searching for a pint chaser to document their brew-tiful adventures around UK pubs.The organisation, which has a UK network of breweries, vineyards, farms, country estates and more than 750 pubs, is looking to create a ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 - 8 June 2023 were: Aon introduces paid carers' leaveGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes Exclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefitsNatwest Group completes acquisition of CushonExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved ...
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ArticleGovernment extends pensions dashboard connection deadline
The UK government has issued an update on its planned pensions dashboards programme, stating that it needs additional delivery time and its connection deadline will be 31 October 2026.It stated that this is in recognition of the fact that the requirement to connect to the digital architecture should remain mandatory ...
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ArticleExclusive: The Big Table Group rolls out financial wellbeing app to more staff
Restaurant group The Big Table Group has expanded its financial wellbeing offering to its staff at Banana Tree and has introduced unrestricted usage of a flexible pay feature.The group, which owns Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas restaurants, initially launched a partnership with financial wellbeing provider Wagestream in May ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds do not receive group risk insurances as paid-for benefits
More than two-thirds of UK employees do not receive critical illness, income protection or dental insurance as a paid-for benefit, according to new research from Barnett Waddingham.The employment consultancy’s survey of 3,006 UK employees found that almost three-quarters (72%) are not given the option of critical illness insurance, while just ...