All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 33
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Article34% say health and wellbeing support is important to recruitment and retention
One-third (34%) of employers said health and wellbeing support is more important than ever to recruitment and retention, according to research by health and wellbeing firm Towergate Health and Protection.Its survey of 500 HR professionals also found that 34% of respondents have seen increased interest in their overall benefits packages, ...
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OpinionJulian Outen: Tips on parental and carers' leave law for employers
As of 6 April, draft regulations extend further the current right of employees on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave who are at risk of redundancy, to be offered suitable available employment in preference to other employees who are also at risk, but not on such leave.The protection will apply ...
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ArticleCentrica and Prezzo shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan
Energy supplier Centrica and restaurant chain Prezzo have been shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This category was created to recognise a successful strategy that has effectively delivered a flexible benefits plan. This can include plans that operate within a set enrolment period, as well ...
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ArticleHeathrow Airport Border Force officers strike over working conditions
More than 300 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport have begun several days of strike action over changes to their working conditions.The workers, who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, work in terminals two, three, four and five. The strike began on 29 April at 5am ...
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ArticleJaguar Land Rover rolls out menopause support policy
Jaguar Land Rover has introduced a menopause workplace support policy for its female employees as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion.The policy, which is a day one right and can be accessed at any time, includes workplace adjustments, such as flexible working, access to fans, additional breaks and ...
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ArticleMuslim Aid receives living wage accreditation
UK charity Muslim Aid has been accredited as a living wage employer as part of its strategy to enhance employee satisfaction and retention, and demonstrate its commitment to social justice.As the charity’s head office is based in London, and the majority of its UK staff are based there, it wanted ...
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OpinionClaire Brook: Can employers require employees to return to the workplace?
Over the past few months, various businesses have shifted their stance on flexible working to require employees to return to the workplace. But, following four years of homeworking for many triggered by the Covid-19 lockdown, what are the types of things employers must consider when enacting changes like this?Employees should ...
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Article75% of employers offer volunteering or charity days
Employee Benefits poll: Three-quarters (75%) of organisations offer their employees volunteering or charity days, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Conversely, one-quarter (25%) of respondents said they do not offer their employees volunteering or charity days.Last month, Employee Benefits reported that restaurant chain Wagamama pledged to contribute 50,000 employee ...
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Poll: What is your organisation’s biggest HR priority this year?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that retaining skilled employees, recruiting staff, and supporting mental health and wellbeing at work are the top three priorities for HR teams this year, according to research by Ciphr.The HR software provider also ...
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ArticleTribunal finds woman who worked unpaid for 20 years was constructively unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found that a woman who worked unpaid at her family’s shop for 20 years was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer falsely declared wage payments to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).P Mehat, a wife and mother of two, began working Monday to Saturday in the Premier ...
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Article48% have poor benefits uptake as staff are not interested in provision
Almost half (48%) of HR leaders said they have seen a poor uptake of employee benefits because employees do not seem interested in what is on offer, according to new research from Nous.co.The employee money-saving platform carried out a survey of 500 UK HR directors, and found that two-thirds (62%) ...
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ArticleFirefighters and fire control staff to receive on-call and maternity pay rises
Firefighters and fire control employees have received maternity pay improvements, as well as an increase to pay and the retainer paid while on-call.The package has been negotiated at the National Joint Council between the Fire Brigades Union and fire employers for some months and would be binding on all UK ...
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ArticleGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust recruits new chief people officer
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Crystal Akass as its new chief people officer, with a starting date of 5 August.Currently chief people officer at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, a post she has held since 2021, Akass will succeed current chief people officer Julie Screaton, ...
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ArticleDepartment for Education to offer teachers up to £6,000 incentive
The Department for Education is to offer up to £6,000 to teachers working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, as well as early years education, from September.The incentive is part of the government’s drive to support schools and colleges to recruit and retain early years, further education and ...
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ArticleRetaining talent and meeting pay expectations are biggest challenges for UK organisations
The biggest challenges for UK organisations include retaining talent, meeting pay expectations and supporting employees’ wellbeing, according to new research by HR software provider Ciphr.The survey of 300 UK HR decision-makers found that 51% of respondents reported employee retention as their top worry for the year ahead. Almost half (46%) ...
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ArticleArriva Northumbria drivers and engineers receive pay increase
More than 300 workers employed by bus operator Arriva Northumbria have accepted a pay increase following an dispute over pay and conditions.The drivers and engineers, who are members of trade union Unite and are based at the Blyth and Ashington depots, have secured a 6.1% increase from this month. They ...
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ArticleRetention and meeting pay expectations biggest challenges for UK organisations
The biggest challenges for UK organisations include retaining talent, meeting pay expectations and supporting employees’ wellbeing, according to esearch by HR software provider Ciphr.Its survey of 300 UK HR decision-makers also found that 51% of respondents reported employee retention as their top worry for the year ahead. Almost half (46%) ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 April 2024 were: Autoglass and Burger King shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – large employerGovernment to review fit note systemMichelin guarantees global living wage and enhances parental and healthcare benefitsHays rolls out wellbeing support for UK and Ireland ...
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ArticleTikTok video reveals corporate job with shockingly long working hours
Something for the weekend: Some jobs will require employees to be on call some of the time, which they are generally aware of before starting the role. However, there are some employers that push this a bit too far.Devin Raimo, who goes by @devinraimo on TikTok, explained in her now ...
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ArticleJust 35% of employees feel confident in choosing how to access their pension
Just over one-third of pension savers (35%) feel confident to make decisions such as choosing how to access their pension when they reach retirement age, according to research by workplace pension scheme provider TPT Retirement Solutions.Its survey of more than 2,500 defined contribution (DC) scheme members also found that a ...