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Update: COVID legal considerations for employers

Business Management Daily

There are new COVID legal considerations for employers as the pandemic rages on. With cases rising and hospitals filling, employers should expect both legislation and agency orders aimed at slowing the spread. That means more paid leave. Paid leave may return – eventually.

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Kellogg implements domestic abuse policy

Employee Benefits

The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free 24-hour confidential counselling service, flexible working arrangements and financial help for an initial legal support meeting.

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Bank of Ireland offers evolving flexible arrangements for working carers

Employee Benefits

A decision will be made following a consultation. Every employee is eligible for these from their first day of employment at the bank. We will be looking at our policy and will consult with colleagues fully on this.

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Employment Law Changes in Kenya

Global People Strategist

On 8 th October 2021, the Gazette Notice published the Employment Amendment Bill to address the problem of increasingly overworked employees and reduced work-life balance. A similar bill was introduced in Portugal in November 2021 for all employers with 10 or more employees working under them. See also: Employment Benefits in Kenya ).

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

HR Digest

In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. Ah, the eternal tug-of-war between employers and employees. It seems that even with the desire to scale back, employers are still at the mercy of the labor market and its skills shortages. A ray of hope for workers, right?

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Does a green benefits strategy motivate employees?

Employee Benefits

Employers can create a green agenda to motivate employees to choose more sustainable consumer options. If employees appreciate benefits that support sustainability goals, how can employers incoporate green perks into a motivation strategy?

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Innocent Drinks introduces fertility friendly policy

Employee Benefits

The workplace initiative gives employees undergoing fertility treatment, as well as their partner if they have one, access to up to eight days of paid leave per cycle, separate to any other leave, as well as enhanced flexible working during this time. It also installed a medical fridge to keep any relevant medication separate.