Co-op has introduced a new flexible compassionate leave policy for its 57,000 employees across the UK. The enhanced bereavement provision entitles staff to double the paid leave allowed previously,...
Read moreDetailsOne in five (20%) of employers do not log sickness absence, new data has suggested. Research by Grid further found that more than two in five (41%) do not...
Read moreDetailsUnderstanding investments and keeping employees financially focused on their workplace pensions are among the ongoing challenges for today’s employers. Benefits Expert gathered together industry experts to discuss the key...
Read moreDetailsCadent has received menopause friendly accreditation in recognition of its high standards and practices at work. The UK gas distribution network, which has more than 6,500 employees at its...
Read moreDetailsCisco, Hilton and Salesforce have claimed the top three places on the UK’s Best Workplaces list of super large employers for 2023. Baringa and Version 1 took fourth and...
Read moreDetailsFutureheads has introduced household bills support app for its 45 employees based in London, UK. The digital and technology recruitment business decided to implement the platform to help staff...
Read moreDetailsThe company car is the lifeblood of the motor finance sector and a vital tool for thousands of businesses. Usually made available by an employer to their employee for...
Read moreDetailsAround 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury in 2022, new data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed. The numbers are the highest...
Read moreDetailsMoray Council has set out a menopause policy to support employees experiencing related symptoms. Effective immediately, the new guidelines formally recognise menopause as a health condition and that those...
Read moreDetailsMajestic has restructured its pay and reward scheme, increasing wages and offering extra bonuses to shop staff. The wine retailer upped its basic rate for in-store employees to £10.60...
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