All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 199
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ArticleRobertson Bell bought by employee ownership trust
Public and not for profit sector recruitment agency Robertson Bell has been sold to an employee ownership trust (EOT).Founded by CEO Stuart Bell in 2007, the business’ move to sell to an EOT has been aimed at building a legacy for the employees who will be creating its future successes, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 86% say staff need more wellbeing support post-pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: New research has revealed that 86% of employers believe employee expectations have changed and that they require more health and wellbeing support since the onset of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Towergate Health and Protection carried out research into the changes in health and wellbeing aid needed by employees since Covid-19 ...
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ArticleAmey receives gold accreditation for staff and wellbeing
Infrastructure services and engineering firm Amey has been awarded double gold accreditation for its people and wellbeing investment by Investors in People.The business, which employs 14,000 members of staff, received the highest accreditation, which is awarded to organisations that have particularly progressive, people-focused policies, and where all employees take ownership ...
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ArticleMRL Consulting Group awards all staff 10% pay rise
Recruitment agency MRL Consulting Group has given all employees, regardless of length of service, role or seniority, a 10% pay increase as of 1 April.According to the business, which operates across Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific and the Americas, this is a response to the spike in ...
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ArticlePhoenix extends Samaritans partnership to boost mental health focus
Long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group has extended its charity partnership with Samaritans for another year, up to the end of March 2024.According to the group, recommitting to the partnership will give employees the chance to continue to assist Samaritans and learn more about how to support themselves and ...
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ArticleGlobal Web Index promotes Chelsea Coates to CPO
Chelsea Coates, formerly vice president of people at London-based technology scale-up Global Web Index (GWI), has been promoted to chief people officer (CPO) as of 1 April.Following its latest series B funding of $180 million (£136.9 million), Coates will play a critical role in supporting GWI through the next phase ...
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ArticleDomino’s hires new people director
Pizza chain Domino’s has appointed Kirsty Pitcher as people director to lead the evolution of its people strategy.Pitcher, who stepped into the role from 14 March, will focus on advancing the organisation’s inclusion and diversity agenda, its recruitment and retention, and embedding its core values into the culture of the ...
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Case StudiesGeneral Mills aims to break barriers with staff IVF support
General Mills is a global food business that produces and distributes to more than 100 brands on six continents. It employs more than 35,000 employees, with half located outside the USA and 240 in the UK and Ireland.As part of its recognition that infertility can affect many people, the organisation ...
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AnalysisHow can employers improve support policies for IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) support should arguably begin before any employee knows they need it, by ensuring everyone is aware of the policies and processes in their organisation.Those accessing fertility treatment in the UK through a fertility clinic will receive counselling with a British Infertility Counselling Association counsellor, which is ...
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OpinionMichelle Last: Supporting employees through fertility treatment in the workplace
Employees will often face physical and mental issues associated with their fertility journey, which can impact workplace performance, conduct, relationships and job satisfaction. How can employers support employees receiving fertility treatment?Having a written policy dealing with potential fertility issues in the workplace undoubtedly gives an employer the opportunity to show ...
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ArticleBBC, Co-Op and National Grid sign Menopause Workplace Pledge
Women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women has reported that several more organisations have signed up to its Menopause Workplace Pledge, including the BBC and National Grid on 5 April, and the Co-Op and care home Bluebird signing up within the past week.More than 600 employers have signed up since the ...
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ArticleThe Football Association reports 14% mean gender pay gap
The Football Association (FA) has published its latest gender pay gap report, which outlined that its mean hourly pay gap fell by 4% since 2020, to 14% in favour of male employees.The median hourly pay gap, which measures the difference in pay between mid-level male and female employees, has also ...
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ArticleHR staff warn wellbeing may be slipping down senior leaders' agendas
The majority (70%) of HR professionals have confirmed that wellbeing is on the agenda of senior leaders within their business; however, this was a drop from 75% last year, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth.The Health and wellbeing at work 2022 report, ...
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ArticleRound-up of tax and legislative changes taking effect in April 2022
This month sees a number of legislative changes impacting pay and benefits packages. These include:The government-set national living wage for people aged 23 or older rose to £9.50 an hour on 1 April, which is a 6.6% increase on the previous rate of £8.91.The national minimum wage for those aged ...
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OpinionSusie Al-Qassab: Employers can take steps to eliminate gender inequality in the workplace
When the UK government commissioned the workplace and gender equality research in order to review whether policies in the workplace were family friendly and in support of the progression of women, it was identified that the main barriers were tensions between working and caring for a family, negativity surrounding and ...
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ArticleQuilter introduces menopause and health policy
Wealth management business Quilter has launched a menopause and gynaecological policy and guide, to support employees experiencing menopausal symptoms or other gynaecological health issues.According to the firm, which employs 3,900 members of staff, the policy and guide signal its commitment to supporting people transitioning through the menopause. It aims to ...
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ArticleM and C Saatchi Group launches bank holiday policy
Communications network M and C Saatchi Group has introduced an inclusive bank holiday policy as part of its ongoing strategy to create a diverse, supportive and equitable work environment for its 700 UK staff.Every UK-based employee, regardless of length of service, will now be able to swap up to two ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 33% think there are insufficient benefits for LGBTQ+ staff
EXCLUSIVE: A third (33%) of HR decision-makers think that there is insufficient support in employee benefits for the LGBTQ+ community, according to research from digital health platform Peppy.A total of 63% found it hard to get senior management to buy in to benefits that do not support the majority of ...
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AnalysisHow financial education can help employees make their money go further
Employers may want to consider giving employees practical help that includes debt management, budgeting and top tips for saving on everyday spending.Educating employees with basic skills like budgeting and saving for a deposit for a first home can also provide help in other areas of life.Other benefits like discounted shopping ...
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Case StudiesHalfords supports staff financial wellbeing with savings and budgeting app
Halfords is a provider of motoring and cycling services and products, with more than 10,000 member of staff working in 404 stores, three performance cycling stores and 604 garages across the UK.Every Halfords employee has access to a financial planning app, which was introduced last September in partnership with fintech ...