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Citigroup enhances parental leave for US and Puerto Rico employees

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Investment bank and financial services firm Citigroup has enhanced its parental leave and introduced a new caregiver leave initiative for its employees based in the US and Puerto Rico. Its goal is to introduce similar leave programmes for its other employees across the globe over time.

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Lidl GB gives pay rise to 26,000 hourly-paid employees

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Supermarket Lidl GB is to give its 26,000 hourly-paid employees a pay rise as part of a £37 million investment into their wages. Stephanie Rogers, chief human resources officer at Lidl GB, added: “Offering competitive pay and being a great place to work for our colleagues is crucial to our success. to £13.55, increasing to £13.85

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QBE North America enhances paid parental leave programme

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Credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.com Global insurance firm QBE North America has enhanced its paid parental leave programme to a minimum of 12 weeks for all parents whether they adopt, give birth, foster or use a surrogate.

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How flexible working hours, competitive pension benefits, and mental wellbeing support can engage the Gen Z workforce

Employee Benefits

Paid Leave and Flexible Hours Above all, Gen Z employees want paid leave and flexible working hours. In ‘Zooming in on Gen Z’ we found that paid leave and flexible working hours scored an impressive 7.85 Here, we’re sharing the five benefits your organisation must provide to become a Gen Z magnet.

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Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

Paid parental leave (PPL) is a form of paid time off given to employees who have recently become parents. Do Businesses Have to Offer Paid Parental Leave? Most businesses in the United States are not required to offer paid parental leave to employees.

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Axa implements global health and wellbeing programme for 110,000 staff

Employee Benefits

Its We Care programme aims to provide employees with time, support and resources regarding their health and wellbeing. First, Axa has introduced its caregiver policy to provide employees caring for immediate family, who require eldercare or care due to a serious health condition or disability, with up to five days of fully paid leave.

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Bonnier Books UK encourages conversations around fertility issues

Employee Benefits

Fertility issues are more common than people realise, says Anna MacLaren May, human resources director at Bonnier Books UK. “It is important to raise awareness of the subject and equip line managers with the necessary resources to have conversations with staff who are going through treatment.