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41% of employers have a dedicated carer’s leave policy

Employee Benefits

Almost one-third (31%) of respondents said that they do not have a dedicated carer’s leave policy, with 28% stating that they do not have one but are planning on implementing one in the future. Overall, this should allow employees more time to focus on those they care for.

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Exclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits provider Unum UK has enhanced its pregnancy loss support and signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge to help staff affected by loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Unum has also updated its additional leave policy with a new section on pregnancy loss leave.

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Exclusive: Unum UK enhances carer’s leave policy

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits provider Unum UK has enhanced its carer’s leave policy in order to further support its employees with caring responsibilities. All of its more than 850 employees now have access to its enhanced offering of up to five days of paid leave per year, regardless of how long they have been in their roles.

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8 Things Every Employer Should Know About Statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave

AssuredPartners

Many programs are limited to 12 weeks of paid leave in a benefit year - STD plans often offer more. An employee may use up significant time for family leave and be left with no time for their own health condition — so no short-term coverage and again, a large gap in coverage while the LTD elimination period is satisfied.

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The 4 Best Benefits in 2024, According to Employees

Best Money Moves

Employees also value alternative health benefits, such as gym memberships, wellness programs and mental health programs. According to Forbes Advisor, a third of employees surveyed named mental health programs as a top benefit. Mental health benefits include everything from inclusive paid leave to workplace meditation.

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The Latest Compensation Trends Redefine Job Satisfaction

HR Digest

As per a 2020 Gartner survey of nearly 3,000 managers revealed that 64% of managers and executives believe in-office employees are higher performers than remote employees and 76% believe in-office workers are more likely to be promoted. This includes everything from offering paid leaves to wellness benefits to remote working.

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Unum UK launches reproductive health policy for employees

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits provider Unum UK introduced a new reproductive health policy for its more than 700 employees from 8 March in line with International Women’s Day 2022. Under the policy, the organisation will offer all employees with female reproductiive organs free access to private healthcare provider Bupa’s Menopause Plan.