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'Better outcomes' | John Lewis urges staff back to office as hybrid working expectations tighten
John Lewis has told head office staff to spend more time working in person as it looks to improve collaboration...
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'Inspired' | National Lottery operator Allwyn gives parents of critically ill children 12 weeks' paid leave
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has introduced a new policy to support colleagues in the...
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New rights, new risks | Looming employment rights could create more contract & temporary work, expert warns
Findings raise concerns that reforms designed to protect workers could inadvertently leave more people...
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‘The extra mile’ | Lloyds Banking Group expands 'incredible' support for foster carer employees
One employee said becoming a foster carer has only been made possible because of the bank's 'incredible...
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Progression paradox | Why workers want higher pay & influence, but have no interest in becoming managers
A growing number of employees now want to grow their salary and professional influence without ever becoming...
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Signposting | Millions are missing out on work perks they're entitled to
Wellbeing, lifestyle and learning and development benefits are among the most overlooked, HR leaders...
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'Major gap' | 6 weeks' paternity leave for working dads could create £3bn in benefits to UK
Institute for Policy Research Policy Brief highlights economic and wellbeing benefits of extending provision...
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‘Physically demanding’ | First Bus to offer staff paid leave for IVF treatments
The transport operator's Director of Employee Engagement said the coverage will lead to a 'healthier,...
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Recognition | What Employee Appreciation Day says about modern recognition
Employee Appreciation Day highlights a gap between praise and real support, as research shows workers...
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'Hard work & commitment' | Tesco staff set for £134m share scheme payout as CPO highlights 'tangible reward' for frontline workers
More than 22,000 Tesco employees are due to benefit from the scheme this year after strong growth in...
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'Benefitsmaxxing' | UK workers look beyond pay during period of slowing wage growth
New research reveals more than half of UK workers say better benefits are a factor in changing...
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'Lacking direction' | Employers admit they have no clear objectives for their staff benefits
New CIPD research finds organisations are spending on employee benefits that don't have a clear purpose,...
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‘So crucial’ | Babcock International launches paid premature baby leave for UK employees
Chief People Officer Louise Atkinson says it's Babcock's 'responsibility' to be there for staff...
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New era | First wave of Employment Rights Act reforms take effect
The first round of measures under the Employment Rights Act has come into force, marking the start of...
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'Unthinkable' | Gender pay gap will take 30 years to close at current rate, warns TUC
It will take another three decades to close the UK's gender pay gap if progress continues at its current...
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'An overlooked tool' | HR leaders are seeing an increased demand for wellbeing support & benefits
HR managers have seen an increased employee demand for wellbeing support, from pension schemes and dental...
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‘Healthier lives’ | Poundland ups wellbeing support with manager training & AI 'happiness dashboards'
Poundland has partnered with the Retail Trust to improve its wellbeing support for 12,000...
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'Microshifting' | 1 in 3 managers quietly allow their staff to work from home
New research suggests a growing disconnect between formal workplace policies and the day-to-day realities...
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‘Biggest challenge’ | Employees demand Ozempic - and want their bosses to pay
As demand for Ozempic et al soars, two-fifths of workers believe their employer should offer coverage...
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‘Significant investment’ | Aldi confirms pay rise & extended maternity pay for 'hard-working' staff
Aldi's chief exec reiterated a promise to 'never be beaten on pay' for colleagues, hiking wages...
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