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What actions can employers take to close the gender pensions gap?

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More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill will remove the lower earnings limit, enabling more employees to pay into a pension.

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Department of Work and Pensions reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap

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The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has reported a mean gender pay gap for 2022 of 5.9%. Awareness and support of those with caring responsibilities is embedded into all our HR policies and our commitment to this is strengthened by DWP’s membership to the Employers for Carers forum. “We

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3 Reasons to Boost Your Employee Benefits Offerings in 2020

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Then, with a twinge of foreboding, “That’s as long as their current employer offered a better benefits package.”. Some paid parental leave. A matching 401(k) or pension. 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.

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NRMA Group to continue pension contributions during unpaid parental leave

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Australian employer National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) Group has agreed to pay superannuation on the unpaid portion of parental leave as part of its aim to close the gender pay gap for females.

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What could the Labour government mean for employers’ reward and benefits strategies?

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Credit: Mistervlad/Shutterstock Need to know: The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill will enhance employee rights but there are concerns that proposals could have unintended consequences, adding cost, disadvantaging some businesses and their employees, and affecting recruitment strategies. to £11.44.

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Freenow launches new benefits for its 10,000 taxi drivers

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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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The top 10 most-read articles between 10 – 16 March 2023

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The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk