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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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Oliver Wyman enhances parental leave for India, Middle East and Africa staff

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Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has extended its parental leave for employees across the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region. which aims to provide support to employees before, during and after their parental leave to ease the transition to parenthood while supporting their career.

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King’s College London staff accept pay rise and increased parental leave

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Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Staff at King’s College London have accepted a pay increase and paid parental leave, as well as childcare subsidies, ending a long-running marking and assessments boycott. Trade unions Unite and Unison have consulted with members on whether to accept the offer.

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EY to allow consultants to take time away from roles

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Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com Professional services and accounting firm Ernst and Young (EY) is to allow its UK consultant employees to take time away from their roles. Through the employer’s Employee TimeOut initiative, employees without an assignment from March to August 2024 can leave their role for between four and 12 weeks.

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Jaguar Land Rover rolls out menopause support policy

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The policy, which is a day one right and can be accessed at any time, includes workplace adjustments, such as flexible working , access to fans, additional breaks and sick leave for menopause symptoms. The employer has also invested £3 million into a new workwear range, developed in consultation with employees.

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New flexible working rights to come into force next year

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There will also be a new requirement for employers to consult with an employee before refusing a request. Also this week, new parental leave regulations came before Parliament. It is likely that all the changes will come into effect at the same time, but the government has yet to confirm the details.

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What actions can employers take to close the gender pensions gap?

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More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. John Mullally, group risk and health consultant at Cartwright, says: “The gender pensions gap is linked with the gender pay gap , as the amount an individual earns affects what they can contribute to a pension.

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