Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Banking organisation Santander offers a variety of support for its 19,800 UK employees to ensure its parental support offering is inclusive to all. As part of its parental leave policy , Santander provides up to 52 weeks of maternity, primary carer and adoption leave, regardless of how long an employee has been in their role.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 20, 2024

A new poll from Totaljobs in partnership with the Fawcett Society , suggests that over a quarter (27 percent) of working mothers believe that their career progression has slowed as a result of taking parental leave – in comparison to 21 percent of working fathers. This was especially high among single mothers (60 percent).

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In a 2019 survey by service provider Workplace Options 23% of employed parents indicated that they had at some point considered giving up their job – due to incompatibility with childcare. It is even more fatal for organizations to lose members of their workforce in the context of parental leave. support options by the employer.

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Global People Strategist

APRIL 7, 2021

This article explores 5 countries that have the best employment laws from the perspective of the employee with top global rankings in terms of rights of workers, based on their labor traditions and violation of labor rights. Belgium can, however, do a better job with its parental leave statutes.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 24, 2024

Sports retailer Nike has announced that it has doubled its parental leave benefit for all of its employees based in the US as of this month. As of 1 June, it has increased its paid parental leave benefit from eight to 16 weeks, to allow workers time to bond with their child after birth, adoption or foster placement.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 2, 2024

Credit: Dariusz Gryczka / Shutterstock.com Financial services firm Moody’s has launched a global parental leave policy for its more than 15,000 employees worldwide. According to the employer, it has implemented the policy following input from employees.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 16, 2024

Credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.com Global insurance firm QBE North America has enhanced its paid parental leave programme to a minimum of 12 weeks for all parents whether they adopt, give birth, foster or use a surrogate. The post QBE North America enhances paid parental leave programme appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 8, 2024

Law firm Lewis Silkin has enhanced its parental leave policy in order to offer equitable support for new parents. Leave and pay do not have to be shared with the other parent where both are employed by the firm, so an employee can benefit from both regardless of the other parent’s choices.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Accounting firm Deloitte UK is to equalise parental leave , in order to give fathers the same paternity pay as it does maternity pay for mothers. The policy of 26 weeks of fully- paid family leave for all new parents will come into effect on 1 January 2025 and will be a day-one right.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 17, 2024

Credit: Muhammad Aamir Sumsum / Shutterstock.com The new Labour government is to introduce an Employment Rights Bill within its first 100 days as part of its plan to make work pay. The post King’s Speech introduces Employment Rights Bill appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 14, 2023

Credit: DELBO ANDREA / Shutterstock.com Cables, energy and telecoms firm Prysmian Group has enhanced its minimum global parental leave and reinforced a full-circle support programme for primary caregivers. Meanwhile, the group has recommunicated its Leave and Back-to-Work Programme to staff.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Then, with a twinge of foreboding, “That’s as long as their current employer offered a better benefits package.”. Some paid parental leave. Often, the line between how people think of you as a provider of products or services and how they think of you as an employer is blurred. Consider the benefits you offer currently.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 5, 2024

Parents need time off to care for and bond with their latest addition. However, limited parental leave options in the United States often hinder them. Currently, only 27% of American workers employed in the private sector have access to paid family leave. Paid Parental Leave is what?

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.com International banking group Standard Chartered has enhanced its global parental leave benefits to allow working parents to undertake more equitable caregiving responsibilities. If we take a stand together, we can build a movement that creates a more inclusive society.”

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HR Digest

JUNE 13, 2024

Citi’s parental leave policy has restarted the discussion around parental leave within the workplace, establishing the standards for the kind of accommodations employees can expect. and Puerto Rico and it is a substantial step forward in improving the relationship between employer and employee.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. These modifications to employment law will profoundly influence the daily functions of businesses, especially during a period when SMEs face substantial economic challenges. percent of the hours worked during that pay period.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 8, 2024

Global travel business Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group has introduced a paid global parental leave policy in order to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of the travel industry in offering this progressive parental leave package.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

As an employer or human resources manager, consider what candidates and employees bring to your business. Offering solid benefits and a compelling employer value proposition can help attract top talent and increase employee engagement and retention rates. But what do you give them in exchange?

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Workplace Insight

JULY 6, 2024

One of the Labour Party’s key pledges during the election was to initiate a large-scale reform of UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. Some of the proposed changes to employment law could happen quite quickly, for example, changing the remit of the Low Pay Commission in relation to the national minimum wage.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Banking organisation HSBC has extended its parental leave benefits for Hong Kong-based staff to foster a family-friendly and inclusive culture. From 1 January 2024, maternity leave for full-time employees will increase from 16 to 20 weeks, while paternity, or secondary caregiver, leave will rise from 10 to 40 days.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

New research suggests that Shared Parental Leave (SPL) has failed to encourage greater take-up or longer leave by fathers, prompting calls for policy reform. The study findings are timely given the new Labour Government’s Manifesto commitment to reviewing the parental leave system within its first year in office.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 24, 2024

Retirement Plans: Employer-matched retirement savings plans. Building a Strong Employer Brand Employer branding is the process of promoting a company as an employer of choice to a desired target audience. Steps to Build Employer Brand: Identify Unique Selling Points: Determine what sets the company apart from competitors.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. In addition, there are other ways for employers to support staff who have paid less in pension contributions at certain periods or throughout their careers.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 11, 2024

A study last year by the TUC (Trade Union Congress) found that half of new fathers are having their requests for flexible working denied by employers. The legislation changes coming up on 6 April will look to address this, but if the dial is to really shift, employer attitudes need to change.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 3, 2022

As an employer or HR professional, you must find ways to attract and retain the best employees. 2022 is the year that most employers hope to see significant changes in their business performance and revenue. You can consider healthcare insurance premiums, sick and parental leaves, etc.,

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2024

We have all heard of shared parental leave (SPL), but should employers be encouraging employees to take it or is it just a headache for the business? SPL was designed to address the gender imbalance in care giving and to give parents more choice and flexibility in their child’s first year.

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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

Furthermore, research shows that 73% of employees are significantly more likely to remain with an employer that provides a comprehensive benefits package. Employee benefits providers are organizations that specialize in designing, administering, and managing employee benefits packages on behalf of employers. 

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 9, 2024

As of this month, several new family-friendly regulations, including the right to request flexible working from day one of employment, carer’s leave and extended redundancy protections for new parents, have come into effect in England, Scotland and Wales.

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HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2025

In 2025, salaries alone no longer define an attractive employment offer. Employers are increasingly turning to fringe benefits. Unlike base pay, which is contractually guaranteed, these extras offer employers flexibility to tailor rewards to workforce needs , while signaling a commitment to employee well-being.

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HR Lineup

MAY 4, 2023

Governments, employers, and civil society organizations must take action to address the gender pay gap. To address this issue, companies should provide family-friendly policies, such as flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and on-site childcare.

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eni

JULY 31, 2024

By implementing effective childcare support strategies, organizations can foster a more inclusive, engaged, and harmonious work environment, all while enhancing their appeal as a forward-thinking employer. On-Site Childcare Centers: Establishing a childcare center within the company premises can offer immeasurable relief to parents.

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 9, 2022

Employers are investing in the work-life balance, with a keen focus on supporting families. employers say family-friendly benefits have been critical to their talent strategy, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey. Almost 25% of employers offer fertility medications and IVF treatments to employees. About 60% of U.S.

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HR Lineup

MAY 28, 2024

Employee perks, also known as employee benefits or fringe benefits, are additional incentives provided by employers to their employees beyond their regular salaries or wages. Companies are offering: Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents, including both maternity and paternity leave.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 25, 2024

Employers are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing ample time off to their employees with more than 80% of U.S. employers planning to change their leave policies over the next two years. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent trends regarding increased paid leave. The percentage of U.S.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 22, 2024

Parent’s leave was introduced by the Parent’s Leave and Benefit Act 2019, to boost other types of family leave already available in Ireland, such as maternity, paternity, adoption, unpaid parental leaves, and other family leaves.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mobility app Freenow has introduced new benefits that will give all of its 10,000 UK taxi drivers access to accident and sickness insurance, and compassionate and parental leave. According to the employer, this additional support for its drivers and their families is particularly important considering the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Plans to allow employees to request flexible working from their first day of employment are due to come into force from April 2024. There will also be a new requirement for employers to consult with an employee before refusing a request. Also this week, new parental leave regulations came before Parliament.

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