All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 77
-
ArticleThorntons enhances inclusive family-friendly policies
Law firm Thorntons has rolled out enhanced and inclusive family-friendly policies to support its more than 580 staff and partners.New mothers at the firm will receive treble the existing maternity pay, which will rise to 26 weeks at full pay and 13 weeks at half pay. Those adopting a child ...
-
OpinionNick Bustin: What are the benefits of pension salary sacrifice schemes?
Pension salary sacrifice schemes are not a new concept, but one that all employers should consider, especially at a time where the tax burden on both employers and employees is high. These schemes, which see employees sacrifice some of their monthly salary in return for increased employer pension contributions, are ...
-
ArticleExclusive: National Deaf Children’s Society introduces cancer support for staff
The National Deaf Children’s Society has launched cancer support to its 270 employees.The charity’s employees will now be able to access a range of assistance for their own needs and their loved ones, provided by specialist cancer support service Reframe Cancer.This includes expert advice and emotional support through dedicated cancer ...
-
ArticleThe Industry Club becomes 100% employee-owned
The Industry Club, a recruitment firm for the marketing and media sector, has transitioned to a 100% employee-owned business.The team of 10 will now co-own the organisation through an employee ownership trust. Melissa Smith, managing director and founder, will remain in the business and be part of the team until ...
-
Article56% of staff rely on workplace benefits to buy essential items
More than half (56%) of employees rely on workplace benefits to purchase essential items, a 31% increase from the previous year, according to research by Blackhawk Network (BHN) Extras.The employee benefits provider. which surveyed 500 HR decision makers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and 2,000 employees employed by SMEs ...
-
ArticleThe Industry Club becomes 100% employee-owned
The Industry Club, a recruiter for the marketing and media sector, has transitioned to a 100% employee-owned business in order to equitably benefit all staff now and in the future.The team of 10 will now co-own the organisation through an employee ownership trust and Melissa Smith, managing director and founder, ...
-
Case StudiesAnchor uses menopause guidance to encourage conversations
In order to support any of its employees that are impacted by the menopause, Anchor has developed a specific guidance document to facilitate conversations around reasonable adjustments for perimenopause and the menopause.The housing and care provider for people in later life serves more than 65,000 residents in 54,000 homes across ...
-
Case StudiesSpecsavers promotes workplace menopause support through networks
Eye care and audiology organisation Specsavers uses its employee network groups and policies to promote menopause support in the workplace.It has more than 2,500 optical, audiology and ophthalmology businesses in 11 countries and more than 23,000 UK employees.The organisation has multiple employee network groups, including its MenoTalk group which is ...
-
AnalysisWhat will new guidance mean for menopause support in the workplace?
New guidance offers advice on reasonable adjustments employers can make, but these will vary depending on an employees’ role and an employer’s sector. Employers should adapt their policies according to the guidance to promote fairness and inclusivity in the workplace. It also highlights how to encourage ...
-
ArticleHerbert Smith Freehills uses wellbeing fund to improve employees’ physical health
Credit: GettyImages-512573587Herbert Smith Freehills supports its employees' physical and mental health through a wellbeing fund, which is part of its benefits programme.Operating from 24 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and North America regions, the law firm employs 4,000 lawyers and has a total workforce of ...
-
Article
Herbert Smith Freehills uses wellbeing fund to improve employees’ physical health
Herbert Smith Freehills supports its employees physical and mental health through a wellbeing fund, which is part of its benefits programme.Operating from 24 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and North America regions, the law firm employs 4,000 lawyers and has a total workforce of nearly ...
-
ArticleBM Caterers launches enhanced employee benefits package
Contract catering business BM Caterers has rolled out an enhanced employee benefits package for its 850 employees in order to reflect its continued commitment to inclusivity.Titled ‘Pearfect’, the programme includes 24 weeks of fully-paid maternity leave, four weeks of secondary carer leave, and three days of grandparent leave. All of ...
-
ArticleLighthouse Charity and Belfast Harbour achieve Belfast Business Promise accreditation
Lighthouse Charity, Belfast Harbour and the Northern Irish Department for the Economy have achieved Belfast Business Promise accreditation as part of a pledge to create a more inclusive environment for employees.The initiative was launched this month by Belfast City Council, which engaged with 130 individuals and 30 businesses when co-designing ...
-
Article40% of UK staff would choose a job with lower salary but generous benefits
Two in five (40%) UK employees admitted they would choose a job with a lower salary but generous employee benefits, according to research from MetLife UK.When looking at financial benefits of a potential new job, the protection and employee benefits provider found that 37% of respondents said financial bonuses are ...
-
ArticleAF Blakemore recruits Nicola McIntosh to be new chief people officer
Food and drink business AF Blakemore has recruited Nicola McIntosh to be its new chief people officer, effective 20 May.McIntosh joins from Rotherham, Doncaster, and South Humber NHS Trust, where she served as executive board director of people and organisational development. She led a team of 120 and played a ...
-
ArticleBates Wells and Centrica shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health
Law firm Bates Wells and energy supplier Centrica have been shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award, which was newly introduced for 2023, recognises the most effective benefits strategy to help and support staff going through fertility treatment or pregnancy, regardless of ...
-
ArticleSlaughter and May reports 9.5% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap
Law firm Slaughter and May has reported a 9.5% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap for 2023, down from 11.9% in 2022.The employer’s median ethnicity hourly pay gap for 2023 was 14.3%, up from 11.1% in 2022. A total of 94% of its employees shared their ethnicity details.Its mean ethnicity bonus ...
-
ArticleKingsley Napley introduces enhanced time-off for dependents policy
Law firm Kingsley Napley has introduced a new enhanced time-off for dependents policy to provide a supportive workplace for its employees who are parents and carers.The policy goes beyond statutory obligations under The Carers Leave Regulations 2024, which took effect last week. All UK employers must now offer employees one ...
-
ArticleAmerican Express and Unum UK among best employers for health and wellbeing
American Express, Dell Technologies and Unum UK have been named as some of the best employers for excellence in health and wellbeing for their commitment to advancing wellbeing through benefits and initiatives.Now in its 19th year, the accolade is awarded by Business Group on Health. Its criteria assess applicants on ...
-
ArticleTbilisi in Georgia found to be best city in which to work remotely
Something for the weekend: Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, has been revealed as the best city in the world for UK employees to work in remotely, according to research by Currys.For its study, the computing and tech retailer analysed 268 cities around the world and ranked them on their ...