Tennis professionals to get paid leave for pregnancy from WTA
Tennis players in the Women’s Tennis Association Tour will receive paid maternity leaves under a groundbreaking scheme supported by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund, the PIF. The PIF WTA Maternity Fund Program will pay for maternity leave up to 12 month. The women’s circuit athletes will have access to grants that can be used for fertility […]
MPs urge a rethink of the ‘ladies make babies’ approach to Employment Rights Bill
MPs and charities warn that the Employment Rights Bill may have unintended consequences, including undermining the rights of women and creating conditions which could drive more women away from the workplace. Stella Creasy, MP for the area of Employment Law and Maternity-Paternity, is working to amend legislation that will enter the report stage on 11 […]
Kathryn Dolan is appointed as the Chief People Officer at Mitie
In the last week, two of the UK’s largest service firms made HR appointments at the senior level. Mitie has named Kathryn Dolan as its new Chief People Officer. Dolan has held positions in several multinational companies, including those in the automotive, technology and professional services sectors. Her last role was as the Group Chief […]
Improv Your Employee Appreciation Day
What has Employee Appreciation day to do with Improving Your HR? Well, everything! Service is the essence of improv! Service is all about making the lives of employees easier. Join HRLearns and Neelie Verlinden for a session on how to reduce burnout. Register here: There is no HR for Human Resources: How to Prevent and […]
Employee Appreciation is on the Rise in U.K. Organizations – 54% now regularly acknowledge their employees.
In 54% of U.K. organizations, it is a part of the everyday culture to regularly acknowledge employees’ achievements and efforts. The growth of employee recognition has a positive impact on business outcomes. A greater number of initiatives and recognition programmes are facilitating more regular appreciation. 51% of U.K. organizations now have these programs in place, […]
Former BNP Paribas attorney fined for offensive nicknames
A former BNP Paribas attorney has been ordered to pay PS31,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority after he admitted calling his colleagues names such as Pol Pot and Jabba the Hutt. After admitting that he used “inappropriate language” in the office, Benedict Foster, a senior lawyer at BNP Paribas in London, was fined PS15,000 and […]
Currys increases the hourly wage by 6%
Currys, a technology retailer, has invested PS8 million in its employees’ pay. All hourly-paid employees will benefit from the investment, with a combined 6% increase to their hourly pay rate. The minimum wage for store workers in the UK has been raised to PS12.51 per hour, while Londoners will be paying PS13.51. With their bonus, […]
Hybrid work ‘supports female career progression and gender parity’, study finds
Hybrid work is considered nearly twice as important as parental leave in supporting women in the workplace, according to new research by International Workplace Group (IWG). The study, based on responses from more than 1,000 female workers, found that 67 percent believe hybrid work has positively influenced their career trajectory. Only 36 percent said the […]
Tessa Boshoff: Inclusivity isn’t just a value – it’s a key driver of growth
As International Women’s Day approaches, businesses across the globe will be taking part in vital conversations — both externally and internally — about the collective progress we’ve made and the essential work that still needs to be done to create an equitable workplace for women. Embracing an inclusive working culture is beneficial to everyone and […]
Employee Appreciation Day is a great day to show your appreciation for all of your employees.
We wanted to share with you some ideas for Employee Appreciation day on how employers and businesses can create a culture of gratitude in the workplace that will make employees happier and more productive. Edenred (RGER), comments: “Employees are the cornerstone of every organisation, and while Employee Appreciation Day is just one day out of […]