A helping hand: How EAPs can support staff at different life stages
Given the choice, most people would probably want to work for a business that they feel cares about them. Equally, most employers are aware that not only is it...
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Mental health ongoing struggle for one in four men
One in four (26%) men have been struggling with their mental health for more than five years without feeling able to talk about it at work, according to new...
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Tracy Riddell: Retainment of older workers as vital as recruitment
In his Budget speech earlier this year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt highlighted there were 3.5 million people between 50 and retirement age in this country not part of the labour...
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Accenture recognised as menopause friendly employer
Accenture has gained menopause friendly accreditation in recognition of the support it offers employees around hormonal health. The professional services company, which has UK offices in London, Bristol, Birmingham,...
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Employers urged to use ill-health support
Employers are being encouraged to make the most of support which is available through employee benefits to help injured or newly ill employees. Group Risk Development (Grid) has found...
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ONS figures show record pay growth
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal record wage increases in February to April 2023, but these are still being outstripped by inflation. The UK labour...
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Men urged to utilise workplace health benefits
Men are being encouraged to make use of workplace health benefits and get early invention support if available. The call from health and wellbeing service company RedArc comes during...
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The Big Table Group extends flexible pay options
The Big Table Group has extended its flexible pay options to Banana Tree employees and is now offering all staff access to up to 40% of their wages during...
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XPO launches paid leave for fertility treatment
XPO Logistics has introduced paid leave for its 5,000 employees in the UK and Ireland who are, or have partners who are, undergoing fertility treatment from this month (June)....
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MPS gains menopause accreditation
Medical Protection Society (MPS) has gained menopause-friendly accreditation after implementing a range of supportive measures for its workforce. According to the global not-for-profit, member-owned medical defence organisation, it “recognised...
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Seasoned professionals examine the challenges and innovations in today’s employee benefits, reward and HR sector. Every episode, they will unbox a key issue and unpack what it really means for employers and how they can tackle it.
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Benefits Unboxed – Hybrid work: reality versus rhetoric
Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
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