All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 61
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People MovesHerbert Smith Freehills appoints global chief people officer
Source: From Herbert Smith Freehills International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed Jo McConnell global chief people officer in order to drive its people and culture strategy. McConnell will start in the role on 1 January and succeed chief people officer Helen Anthony, following her retirement ...
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AnalysisHow to boost engagement with men’s health support
Benefits to support men’s health include health screening, flexible working and counselling through an employee assistance programme.
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Case StudiesNice-Pak boosts engagement with men’s health through competition and conversation
Wet wipe manufacturer Nice-Pak engages employees with men’s health support through the use of competition and financial reward.
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Case StudiesPeople&Co encourages dialogue and supportive culture for male employees
People&Co works to promote open dialogue among male employees and build an inclusive, supportive culture across the organisation to support the health of all of its workers.
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Article56% of women on track to receive retirement income from pension
Just 56% of women are on track to receive retirement income from a pension, compared to 68% of men, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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ArticleCo-op to extend opt-out savings scheme to boost financial wellbeing
Retailer Co-op is planning to extend access to its opt-out savings scheme for its frontline employees who may face financial uncertainty.
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ArticleAsda launches neonatal care leave
Retailer Asda has launched a neonatal care leave policy in order to provide its employees with leave and pay if their baby needs neonatal care after birth. The policy will enable a parent of a baby admitted into neonatal care, within 28 days of being born, to ...
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ArticleExclusive: Lendlease launches financial wellbeing support for employees
Source: From Lendlease Integrated real estate business Lendlease has launched financial wellbeing support for its 900 employees to help with their financial education. The platform, which is provided by Bippit, offers the employer’s staff access to professional coaches with Financial Conduct Authority-recognised qualifications, which are unlimited, and ...
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ArticleUniversity of Manchester becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Source: Shutterstock / 2374645977 Credit: Alastair Wallace University of Manchester, health board NHS Western Isles and health, community and youth services provider Metro Charity have become endometriosis-friendly employers. Run by charity Endometriosis UK, the scheme offers employers that want to tackle taboos around menstrual health and endometriosis ...
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Article78% of organisations have increased absenteeism due to long-term sickness
Source: Shutterstock / 2157071507 Three-quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced increased absenteeism due to workforce long-term sickness, according to research from Barnett Waddingham. The independent consultancy surveyed 301 HR directors and C-Suite business leaders in UK employers, finding that a third (34%) of respondents have seen a ...
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Article64% do not think the real living wage increase goes far enough to support staff
Source: From Shutterstock Employee Benefits poll: Just over two-thirds (64%) of employers do not think that the real living wage increase to £12.60 an hour goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefit readers. Nearly one-third (32%) of respondents said that they ...
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Poll: Has your organisation given staff a pay rise this year?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that less than one-fifth of UK office workers asked their employer for a pay rise, according to new research from the Global Payroll Association. A majority (91%) received a pay increase during their ...
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ArticleAmgen receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Source: From Amgen Biotechnology firm Amgen has been awarded menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to ensure all of its employees feel valued and understood. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the ...
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ArticleUK Power Networks and DF Capital named Best Big Companies to Work For 2024
Source: From UK Power Networks UK Power Networks, J Murphy and Sons and DF Capital have been recognised on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2024 list. The list is compiled by Best Companies’ anonymous b-Heard survey, which uses an eight-factor methodology to produce a Best ...
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ArticleBolt drivers win ruling stating they are workers
Thousands of ride-hailing app Bolt drivers have won a legal claim to be classed as workers and receive rights such as paid holiday and at least the minimum wage. An employment tribunal on Friday 8 November ruled that the Bolt drivers are not self-employed contractors who run ...
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People MovesLloyd’s appoints new chief people officer
Source: From Lloyds Lloyd’s, marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Nathan Adams as its new chief people officer. Adams, who has more than 20 years of experience as an HR and transformation leader, will join Lloyd’s early next year and become a member ...
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ArticleSpain to allow single parents to take double parental leave
Source: Shutterstock / 2203806429 The Spanish Plenary of the Constitutional Court has declared it unconstitutional that biological mothers of single-parent families and self-employed workers cannot extend their permit by birth and childcare beyond 16 weeks. The ruling follows a reform to Spain’s family law back in February, ...
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ArticleGI Group wins diversity and inclusion accolades for neurodiversity commitment
Source: From GI Group HR and recruitment firm GI Group has been recognised with diversity and inclusion accolades at the British Recruitment Awards for its commitment to neurodiversity. The firm was awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year award, as well as receiving high commendation ...
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ArticleGo North East receives real living wage accreditation
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.com Go North East has received real living wage accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to fair pay. The organisation operates buses in County Durham, Cumbria, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear. As part of its commitment, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 1 – 7 November 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 1 – 7 November 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: HSBC UK to introduce free fertility check Second major four-day week trial begins Lloyds Banking Group receives fertility-friendly employer accreditation Natwest Group makes £11 billion deal to outsource pension payments Police ...