University College London (UCL) has introduced a new pay and reward system, announcing an investment of £110.2 million in employees’ salaries over the next four years. UCL’s University Management...
Read moreDetailsCartwright has given all employees an extra £2,000 each to help them with the cost of living. The UK pension firm for defined benefit and hybrid schemes, which employs...
Read moreDetailsThe combined physical and psychological effect of Long Covid has major implications for individuals and society as a whole. So, what is Long Covid and who does it affect?...
Read moreDetailsFinancial wellbeing support offered by UK employers should be strategic, according to a new guide. NHS employers worked with the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work to provide advice...
Read moreDetailsAlmost half of women say that work has negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey by Nuffield Health. The poll of more than 8,000 adults showed...
Read moreDetailsThe government is asking whether there is a case for tax relief to be introduced for private medical insurance (PMI) provided though the workplace, despite not seeing the case...
Read moreDetailsThe UK is the most expensive place to relocate workers globally, with expatriate pay and benefits packages costing employers an average of £351,992 in 2022. According to new data...
Read moreDetailsAioi Nissay Dowa Europe (AND-E) has introduced a new platform to boost the financial health of its workforce. The insurance business, which employs just under 600 people at offices...
Read moreDetailsThe Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has received Royal Assent, giving millions of people the right to request flexible working arrangements from their first day of employment. The new rules include...
Read moreDetailsThe British Veterinary Association (BVA) has introduced a menopause hub in a bid to support workers and boost staff retention. Launched this week, the hub is part of the...
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