All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 242
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ArticleZego launches policy for trans and non-binary staff
Motor insurance provider Zego has introduced a robust workplace policy as part of its commitment to support transgender and non-binary employees.Launched during worldwide Pride Month celebrations this month (June), the new policy sets out a code of inclusion and belonging for trans and non-binary staff, including an outline of supportive ...
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OpinionKerry Hudson: Employers need to be informed of pregnancies while staff are on furlough
Women on furlough could jeopardise their employee rights if they fail to tell their employers that they are pregnant.Expectant mothers who are on furlough may be tempted not to notify their employers of their pregnancy, possibly because they think they may receive more money on furlough, or because of fears ...
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ArticleWates Group embraces flexible working to boost wellbeing
Construction and residential development business Wates Group has announced the adoption of company-wide flexible working to improve employee wellbeing and productivity.The organisation, which employs nearly 4,000 people across the UK, has been piloting its Flexible Working Principles approach, with some staff changing their shift start or end times to accommodate ...
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ArticleEastman introduces new employee pension services
Global speciality materials business Eastman has introduced combined actuarial and administrative services for employees in its three UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.US-based Eastman, whose UK DB schemes cover nearly 2,000 members, outsourced the administration, actuarial, investment and consultancy services to Willis Towers Watson (WTW), while still allowing trustees and ...
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ArticleBolt drivers strike over worker rights
UK Bolt app rideshare drivers are staging a 24-hour strike today (22 June) as a result of a dispute over their worker rights.The drivers, who are part of the App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU), are demanding that the rideshare operator respects their rights following this year’s Supreme Court ruling ...
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ArticleNatwest offers discounted staff fertility treatment
UK banking organisation Natwest Group has introduced employee discounts for a multitude of fertility treatments.The business will enable its 59,000 staff to have access to IVF, sperm freezing, treatment with donor eggs and sperm, and support for same-sex couples who want to start a family at a reduced price. Discounts ...
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OpinionCrystal Hoole: Motivating employees requires a holistic reward approach
Many organisations talk about total reward strategies, but in reality, they focus purely on extrinsic motivational factors such as financial rewards to motivate and compensate their staff. While this may be effective to attract talent initially, it may not be adequate to retain key talent or motivate employees in difficult ...
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AnalysisHow can total reward packages motivate employees post furlough?
Need to know:One way to motivate employees after being on furlough is for employers to simply ask them what they need or want and to tailor the rewards package to this.There is an understanding that communication around rewards packages needs to be clear, and this needs to be underpinned by ...
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Case StudiesHLM Architects incorporates flexible working into total reward package
Architecture firm HLM Architects employs more than 180 people across five UK studios, and has been accredited as a world-class company for workplace engagement by Best Companies.Following its transition to an employee ownership model in December 2020, HLM Architects introduced its Smart Blend flexible working pilot scheme in May 2021, ...
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Article89% of employers have new wellbeing strategies
New data has revealed that 89% of employers have adopted new strategies to bolster employee wellbeing.The UK reward management survey, carried out by Paydata, also found that 80% of organisations used staff questionnaires and consultations, while around half relied on working groups and parties, to actively listen to employee concerns.Regarding ...
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ArticleDeloitte supports work-life balance with flexible working policy
Accounting business Deloitte will allow its 20,000 UK employees to choose how often they go into the office to work - if at all - after the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, in a bid to suport their work-life balance.The company decided to offer its staff the ability to decide when, where ...
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ArticleABB launches paid parental leave programme
Technology organisation ABB has announced it will launch a gender neutral parental leave programme in order to foster a more diverse and inclusive culture.The new initiative, which is part of ABB’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030, will support families by giving parents an opportunity to balance career and family ...
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ArticleSouthwark Council improves employee pensions management
Southwark Council has introduced improved digital pension services for its employees.The new provision will allow pension scheme members to manage their pension and personal information, view communications and track progress on their case at any point during the day. They will benefit from being able to have more control over ...
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ArticleEmployers can furlough self-isolating employees
Employers can claim from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for staff who are self-isolating, despite UK government guidance stating it is not what the initiative is intended for.The entitlement was first reported by Politico magazine after emails from civil servants complaining about government guidance were leaked. One email said ...
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ArticlePremier Inn employees strike over living wage dispute
Premier Inn staff staged protests in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland yesterday (17 June), asking to be paid the living wage of £10.85 in London and £9.50 across the rest of the UK.The socially distanced protests took place at Premier Inns in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Tenby and Aberystwyth, the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: One in seven employees balance work with caring
New findings have revealed that one in seven employees are currently balancing their jobs with caring responsibilities, set to rise to one in six by 2040.Aon's report, The aging population: why it’s time to take notice, identified that an increasing number of staff with caring responsibilities and the rising average ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 June -17 June 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 June – 17 June 2021 were: Top tips on implementing electric company car schemesFacebook allows remote working for all employeesHow can flexible working hours address employee burnout?Crerar Hotels launches new benefits packageFinances affect 39% of employees' mental healthBe the Big Cheese ...
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Article26% of millennials took time off work due to stress
New research has revealed that 26% of millennials and 22% of Generation Z employees in the UK have taken time off work due to stress and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Deloitte’s tenth annual 2021 Millennial and generation Z survey was compiled of responses from 23,000 millennials and Gen ...
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ArticleDiageo signs three-year pay deal for Scottish staff
Spirits and beers producer Diageo has agreed to a new three-year pay deal with unions Unite Scotland and GMB Scotland to increase wages with inflation for its Scottish staff.The arrangement, which is set to last until 2024, includes a 3% pay rise covering the last financial year. Wages will then ...
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ArticleCoastal Recycling becomes employee owned
Exeter, UK based recycling and refuse collection services provider Coastal Recycling has announced its 140 employees are now the majority stakeholders in the business through an employee ownership trust (EOT).This means Coastal Recycling can maintain its independent status, enable its staff to receive a share of profits and a bonus ...