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BM Caterers launches enhanced employee benefits package

Employee Benefits

Contract catering business BM Caterers has rolled out an enhanced employee benefits package for its 850 employees in order to reflect its continued commitment to inclusivity. Titled ‘Pearfect’, the programme includes 24 weeks of fully-paid maternity leave , four weeks of secondary carer leave, and three days of grandparent leave.

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BaxterStorey enhances employee benefits package

Employee Benefits

Hospitality business BaxterStorey has enhanced its employee benefits package to support its 8,000 UK staff through various life stages and circumstances. The firm has introduced 24 weeks of fully paid enhanced maternity leave to ensure new mothers have the support they need to balance the demands of work and family.

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The New Normal for Employee Raises: What to Expect in 2024

HR Digest

According to a June report by business consulting firm WTW, the average salary increase is predicted to be around 4%. Beyond Salary: The Rise of Benefits Packages In the quest to attract and retain top talent, employers have realized that salary alone is not enough. But don’t pop the champagne just yet.

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Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

Instead, employees often have to take unpaid leave to care for their new child. However, some states have different laws or programs offering eligible employees paid leave. In addition, many civilian federal employees are eligible for paid federal leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.

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Five Companies With Incredible Paternity Leaves

HR Digest

Reddit offers 16 week of paid leave which is 4 months for its employees. The benefits package is open to both foster and adoptive parents regardless of gender. Alongside this paid leave, Reddit also offers flexible work for such parents so they can have enough time for their babies. Conclusion.

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How will the ‘Great Resignation’ change employees attitudes to employee benefits?

Employee Benefits

Importance of benefits. Research published by benefits provider Unum in December 2021, meanwhile, found 40% of staff who quit their job say a better employee benefits package would attract them to a new employer. This is putting pressure on employers to re-evaluate the entire package they offer employees.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

This type of short-term disability insurance coverage may come directly from an employer as part of its benefits package. Since terms of temporary disability insurance programs vary considerably — including compensation amounts — an individual should consult her human resources department for specifics. Laws vary by state.