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OC&C Strategy Consultants introduces global equal parental leave

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Global strategy consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants has launched a fully equalised paid parental leave policy in a move towards gender equality for all of its employees. The policy promotes shared care through equalising paid leave and flexibility for how that leave is taken.

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BM Caterers launches enhanced employee benefits package

Employee Benefits

It has also introduced four weeks of fully-paid leave for each period of fertility treatment and access to wellbeing perks through Aviva, such as an annual health check, six mental health consultations, six nutritional consultations and two digital GP sessions per year for them or their immediate family.

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BaxterStorey enhances employee benefits package

Employee Benefits

It has also replaced its paternity leave policy with a more inclusive secondary carer leave so new parents, regardless of their gender, can take four weeks of paid leave to support their partners during the early stages of parenthood.

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Bank of Ireland offers evolving flexible arrangements for working carers

Employee Benefits

A decision will be made following a consultation. The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act and all it entails, such as allowing for better consultations and fewer restrictions, aligns with the bank’s flexible working approach, which is based on accommodating individual needs, whatever they may be.

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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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Exclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support

Employee Benefits

Unum has also updated its additional leave policy with a new section on pregnancy loss leave. Irrespective of how long they have worked for the provider, employees are eligible for two weeks’ paid leave outside of their sick pay entitlement. This includes those who are impacted by a partner or surrogate’s pregnancy loss.

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Toolstation gives staff 9.4% pay rise and enhances benefits package

Employee Benefits

The retailer recently introduced the Aviva DigiCare+ app, which includes an annual health check, access to a digital GP, a second medical opinion, and mental health and nutritional consultations, as well as a trained mental-health first aiders network and a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP).