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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 5 November – 11 November 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 November – 11 November 2021 were: Charlton Morris launches four-day weekHow can employers address presenteeism and leavism in the workplace? Glen Dimplex UK staff to strike in living wage disputeTetley recruits graduate buyers to taste tea62% of staff said employers took ...
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Article86% of remote staff have better work-life balance
New research has revealed that four-fifths (86%) of employees felt they had a better work-life balance when working from home.A new European study by global workplace creation service Unispace combined the results of a survey of 3,000 office workers, 2,750 employers in leadership roles at organisations, with global senior leaders ...
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ArticleCompass Group launches electric company car policy
Food service provider Compass Group UK and Ireland has introduced an 100% electric car initiative for all new fleet and company car drivers.Following the organisation’s commitment to reach climate net zero by 2030, this move will ensure workers have the opportunity to order an electric vehicle (EV) by the end ...
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ArticleOne in 10 staff use free time to care for family
Working from home could release an average of two hours a day for employees, with one in 10 using the extra time to care for family members, according to new research.A study by Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research calculated the potential cost savings ...
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ArticlePepsico promotes Charline Berry to CHRO
Pepsico, the business behind food and drink brands Pepsi Max, Walkers and Doritos, has promoted Charline Berry to chief human resources officer (CHRO) for its Europe operations as of this week.Berry, who was previously vice president of HR Europe functions at the organisation and focused on building new capabilities and ...
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Article68% of employers saw staff wellbeing decline
Two-thirds (68%) of UK and Irish organisations found that employee wellbeing deteriorated over the course of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to new research.Global technology and business solutions provider NTT conducted 1,146 interviews with respondents from across 23 countries for its 2021 edition of the Global workplace report, which explored ...
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ArticleIpsos Mori introduces staff menopause policy
London-based market research business Ipsos Mori has created a dedicated initiative this month (November) for its employees who are affected by the menopause after signing the Wellbeing of Women Menopause Workplace Pledge.The organisation's more than 2,000 members of staff will get up to 10 days of paid leave each year ...
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ArticleCaledonian Sleeper staff to strike over pay row
Caledonian Sleeper train service employees will take part in strike action this week following an ongoing pay and conditions dispute with operator Serco.Rail union the RMT confirmed that the strike will begin on 11 November (Thursday) at 11:59pm and will last until 11:58pm on 13 November (Saturday).According to the union, ...
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OpinionTim Tyndall: FCA employees facing pay and benefits changes
Following a flurry of interest in the proposed changes to pay and benefits at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), most notably from unions keen to look after members and to attract new ones, the FCA chose to publish its consultation document aimed at its employees to a wider audience.In opening, ...
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Article74% of staff say closing gender pay gap is important
New data has revealed that 74% of working adults believe closing the gender pay gap is important and should be a priority for governments and employers.WorkEqual, a campaign to raise awareness of workplace gender inequalities, marked Equal Pay Day 2021 yesterday (8 November) by releasing the findings of an online ...
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Article75% of staff struggle to focus due to money worries
New research has highlighted that three out of four employees are so worried about finances that they are struggling to focus at work.Workplace money coaching service Octopus MoneyCoach, which published its findings at the start of the Money and Pensions Service’s annual campaign Talk Money Week (8-12 November), reviewed nearly ...
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ArticleBurness Paull becomes menopause friendly employer
Scottish law firm Burness Paull has received menopause friendly employer accreditation through an independent panel assessment.To achieve the accreditation, an employer must demonstrate that it understands how menopause can affect employees at work, as well as providing relevant support and resources and being committed to the ongoing wellbeing of all ...
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ArticleCharlton Morris launches four-day week
Leeds-based specialist search firm Charlton Morris has introduced a four-day week for its 93 employees and additional consultants based all over the UK.The recruitment business decided to implement the change for its current and future workforce as part of its wider package following a successful six-month trial in order to ...
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ArticleClegg Group sells majority stake to employee trust
A total of three of Nottingham, UK-based contractor Clegg Group’s main shareholders have sold a 51% stake in the business to an employee ownership trust.The group, which also has offices in Leeds and Cambridge, comprises trading subsidiaries Clegg Construction and Clegg Food Projects, the latter of which specialises in the ...
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ArticleWood hires new EP of people and organisation
Aberdeen, Scotland-based provider of project, engineering, and technical services Wood has announced the appointment of Lesley Birse as executive president of people and organisation.Birse, who previously worked as president of Wood’s global operations business unit, assumed full responsibilities of the role on 1 November (Monday) as part of a managed ...
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ArticleGlen Dimplex UK staff to strike in living wage dispute
Glen Dimplex UK workers in Portadown, Northern Ireland, have announced that they will take part in a three-day strike after their request to be paid the living wage was denied.A total of 96% of the workforce voted for action in a strike ballot, with pickets to form from 6am on ...
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Article43% of employers plan to offer more eco-friendly cars
New data has found that four in 10 (43%) UK companies said introducing more environmentally friendly vehicles is top of their list of car benefit changes in the next 12 months, up from 33% in 2020.Willis Towers Watson’s 2021 Car benefits survey report, which questioned 620 UK organisations, highlighted that ...
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ArticleLuxtripper gives staff unlimited holiday
Luxury travel operator Luxtripper has announced that it is now offering unlimited holidays and the ability to work anywhere in the world for its 100-plus members of staff based across the UK and India.According to the business, which plans to increase its employee headcount by up to 50% in the ...
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Article62% of staff said employers took interest in wellbeing
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of UK employees still working from home said their employer has taken a genuine interest in their wellbeing and mental health during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.A total of 2,000 adults were surveyed for financial services business Canada Life’s research, which revealed that 63% found remote working has ...
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ArticleTetley recruits graduate buyers to taste tea
Something for the weekend: Are you obsessed with all things brew related? British tea company Tetley is looking to hire two tea aficionados to join its team of tasters, who try up to 300 different teas per day as part of their role.According to the business, successful applicants will become ...