All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 146
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AnalysisHow to ensure a mental wellbeing strategy delivers on its promises
Employers need to recognise that mental health support is a shared responsibility which needs to be a genuine priority, underpinned by a clear strategy that both understands and addresses causes and contributors.Tangible benefits, services, policies and practices that support employees are essential to ensure that mental wellbeing is part of ...
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Case StudiesBauer Media UK delivers on wellbeing promises
Media group Bauer Media UK has offered its around 1,700 employees mental wellbeing benefits and initiatives for many years, including a partnership with Mental Health First Aid England introduced in 2018 to train staff to become mental health first aiders.The group, which employs 16,000 employees across the 13 countries it ...
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ArticleThe Oak Trust loses age discrimination and unfair dismissal case
A school manager at The Oak Trust in Oldham, Lancashire, who lost her job days before she was eligible for her pension, has won an age discrimination and unfair dismissal case.Suzanne Millar started working as a school business manager at Fir Bank Primary School, which is owned by the trust, ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s loses appeal to throw out equal pay bid
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has had its appeal regarding store workers’ equal pay claims rejected by the Court of Appeal.The retailer argued that the 700 claims, submitted to the employment tribunal eight years ago, did not include the correct reference number from a certificate issued by the Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration ...
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ArticleSodexo UK and Ireland enhances parental leave and benefits
Facilities and property management, catering, and food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has enhanced its maternity, adoption and paternity paid leave benefits for salaried employees, to provide them with time, flexibility and financial support.From the first day of their employment, Sodexo staff will be eligible for 18 weeks of ...
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OpinionAlexandra Farmer: Further protections needed for pregnant employees
The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill is well on its way through the House of Lords. Currently at committee stage - at which point every clause of the bill has to be agreed and votes on amendments can take place - the bill will give further protections ...
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ArticleIveco Group introduces global reward platform
Credit: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.comAutomotive business Iveco Group has launched a global benefits, total reward and communication platform for its workforce spread across 27 countries.Through its partnership with Benify, Iveco Group staff can now access their benefits through an app at any point, while the business can also use the ...
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ArticleJaguar Land Rover reports 6.7% mean ethnicity pay gap
Vehicle manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has published its ethnicity pay gap for the first time, with its mean gap for 2022 standing at 6.7%.The employer’s median ethnicity pay gap was 2.4%, while its mean bonus gap was 44% and its median bonus gap was 0%. A total of 40% of ...
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ArticleSoutheastern accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Credit: JohnGK / Shutterstock.comTrain transport business Southeastern has been accredited as a menopause-friendly employer.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, accreditation is awarded to employers with proven practices that embrace and support those experiencing the menopause in the workplace. Organisations are assessed on the effectiveness of their culture, policies and ...
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ArticleKinly appoints global people director
audio-visual integration and collaboration services provider Kinly has promoted Katy Thorpe (pictured) to the role of global people director.Thorpe has been HR director for the UK region for the past three years, and will develop and execute plans that benefit staff across the globe, including new offices in Germany and ...
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ArticlePrestwick Airport gives staff 18% pay rise
Credit: lennystan / Shutterstock.comMore than 80 members of staff at Prestwick Airport in Glasgow, Scotland, have received an 18% pay rise, along with improvements to their terms and conditions.Trade union Unite represented the employees, who work as airport security, firefighters, airfield operators, ground handling and cargo crew, customer service, and ...
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ArticleThomson Reuters introduces global minimum paid parental leave
Credit: Marlon Trottmann / Shutterstock.comThomson Reuters has enhanced its global paid parental leave policy, offering all employees a minimum of 16 weeks of paid leave, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or family role.This parental leave policy will be available to all employees across Thomson Reuters' 74 operating ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s reports -1.6% mean ethnicity pay gap
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has reported a mean ethnicity pay gap of -1.6% for 2022, compared with -0.9% in 2021.The employer’s median gap was -4%, compared with -2.8% the previous year. Its mean ethnicity bonus pay gap was 31.3%, up from 22% in 2021, and its median gap was 12.5%, up ...
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ArticleYodel names director of HR operations
UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has promoted Alison Richardson (pictured) to the role of director of HR operations.Richardson will drive health and wellbeing initiatives across the business, including supporting mental health first aiders and champions, employee wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion activity. She will also continue to lead the recruitment ...
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ArticleDeutsche Bank completes £400 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in
Banking group Deutsche Bank has completed a £400 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction for its UK pension scheme.Aviva insured the defined benefit (DB) pension liabilities for nearly 1,300 scheme members, removing the investment and longevity risk. As a result of the deal, they will experience no change in the ...
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ArticleCentral Co-op enhances health and medical benefits
Food and funeral care retailer Central Co-op has introduced enhanced health and medical benefits for its around 7,600 employees as of this week.The employer, which operates across the Midlands and East Anglia, has launched the DigiCare+ app through a partnership with Aviva. Staff can order an annual health check test ...
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ArticleA G Parfett and Sons gives staff 7.5% pay rise
Convenience store business A G Parfett and Sons has awarded its salaried workers a 7.5% pay rise to help with the rising cost of living.The Greater Manchester-based employer, which employs around 850 members of staff, has also given its weekly-paid employees an increase of 9.6% to their hourly rates.As part ...
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OpinionHolly Navarro: Supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan
In today’s richly diverse society, employers must demonstrate an understanding of the cultural variances of employees, and foster an inclusive working environment, ensuring multi-faith workforces are listened to and respected. An openness to making reasonable adjustments during this time will help improve employee satisfaction and embed inclusivity and diversity within ...
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ArticleArthur J Gallagher acquires benefits provider Buck
Insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm Arthur J Gallagher has completed acquisition of the partnership interests of BCHR Holdings, otherwise known as Buck.Based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Gallagher operates in approximately 130 countries around the world. HR, pensions and employee benefits consulting, technology, and administration services provider Buck ...
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ArticleHolland and Barrett gives retail staff 9% pay rise
Health and wellbeing business Holland and Barrett has increased pay for its retail staff by 9%, with the rate rising from £10.05 to £11 an hour.With this increase, the hourly rate for store employees will have increased by 15% over the past year.Holland and Barrett, which employs more than 5,000 ...