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Vodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equality

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Telecommunications business Vodafone UK, law firm Linklaters and HSBC are among the employers that have made the top 10 of Stonewall’s 2024 Workplace Equality Ranking. The top 10 employers for 2024 are: 1. The post Vodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equality appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Is autism protected by the ADA? A guide for employers

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However, as with any other disability, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decides ADA protection on a case-by-case basis. There’s a lot to learn about managing employees with ASD, so read on to learn everything employers need to know. Community living is also a common choice for individuals with severe ASD.

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Employers toughen remote working rules 

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Employers are toughening up remote working rules according to a new poll from Randstad UK. Three in every five workers in the UK say that, in the past few months, their employer has become stricter about making staff come into the office. Women felt more strongly about this than men with 56 per cent saying the same. days and 2.0

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BT Group to roll out new family leave policy

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Multinational telecommunications firm BT Group is to roll out a new family leave policy for its UK employees from 1 January 2025. A BT Group spokesperson said: “As context, this now puts BT Group in the top 33% of FTSE 100 employers. These include help with menopause symptoms, cancer screening and periods.

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ADA and the hearing impaired: What employers should know

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These statistics convey how surprisingly common hearing loss is, so it’s important to know the employment laws related to it. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) may determine that an employee with mild hearing loss does not have a protected disability under the ADA. Telecommunications relay service.

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Mars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employers

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Food manufacturer Mars UK, telecommunications business Virgin Media O2 and global data solutions employer Telus International have ranked as the top three most flexible large employers in the world for 2023. The post Mars UK and Virgin Media O2 named most flexible large employers appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Nokia appoints Lorna Gibb as chief people officer

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Telecommunications firm Nokia has appointed Lorna Gibb as chief people officer and member of the group leadership team, effective immediately. Prior to this, she was vice president, labour and employment, and a member of Nokia’s people and legal and compliance leadership teams.