Charity demonstrates ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of staff
National charity NFM (National Family Mediation) has furthered demonstrated its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff by signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
Created by the charity Wellbeing of Women in partnership with Hello! Magazine, and sponsored by Bupa, around 2,500 employers have added their signatures to date, including large businesses such as the BBC, Tesco and Royal Mail.
By signing the pledge, NFM has committed to recognising that the menopause can...
Foot Anstey LLP has partnered with Europe’s most comprehensive reproductive health benefits provider, Fertifa, to introduce an enhanced fertility and family-forming and gender-based health benefit.
Starting in October 2023, all employees at the law firm will have access to unlimited 1-2-1 wellbeing support and navigational advice for their fertility challenges and fertility journeys. As part of the partnership the firm will offer employees' financial reimbursement for clinical treatment up to £15,000.
With Fertifa as its partner, the firm will have expert resources...
Trowers & Hamlins' Corporate and Commercial practice in the South West continues to grow following a number of recent strategic hires.
Following a bumper year of deal activity in 2022, where the team advised many of the best food, drink and leisure businesses in the South West of England, the team has continued on its growth trajectory having added six new senior and experienced lawyers in the last two years and with considerable spread of skillsets and experience the team currently consists of two partners, a senior associate, three associates and a trainee.
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has welcomed two new business agents to its expanding South West Pubs & Restaurants team due to ongoing market activity.
Graeme Clifford has returned to the company after a three-year hiatus. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the licensed industry, principally from over twenty-five years of operating for major pub companies and breweries.
Liana Gatier joins Christie & Co with over 16 years’ experience in hospitality industry, both operationally and in sales. Based in Hertfordshire, she will be...
As the UK pilot hits its halfway point, Simon Ursell, Managing Director of the Exeter-based environmental consultancy, shares his top seven learnings so far
As the UK’s 4-day week pilot programme reaches its midway mark, participating companies are reporting varying levels of success.
Exeter-based Landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Tyler Grange became the first in its industry to sign up back in June. It’s one of 60 UK companies – and amongst 3000 workers – taking part. During the six-month pilot programme, Tyler Grange’s 80-strong nationwide team...
New research by Acas has found that over a third (35%) of British employers have not spoken to their staff about their mental health and wellbeing over the past year during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Acas commissioned YouGov to ask businesses in Britain about whether they had personally talked to their staff about their mental health in the last 12 months during the pandemic. The poll found that:
Nearly three out of five (59%) had spoken to staff;
Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging people working in the hospitality industry to have the Covid-19 vaccination.
Michael Caines is one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs and has two Devon hospitality businesses; Lympstone Manor contemporary country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary, and Mickey’s Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth. Both have a number of young adult workers who have only recently become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination.
Michael said: “As one of the sectors that have been most...
The past year has led to many changes in the business industry. 2020 was a huge learning curve for businesses and employees alike, as many started working from home for the first time in their career. With lockdown restrictions and remote working practises came a whole new set of challenges in the workplace. It’s been challenging to boost team morale when office parties and socials are no longer an option.
Fortunately, there are various ways to praise and reward your staff that can motivate them. It’s more important than ever to say thank you to your team and let them know that...
The leading online safety charity, SWGfL, unveils Edtesa, an online platform offering UK businesses and organisations a suite of digital tools to assist in online safety practice whilst also supporting the development of healthy, positive work environments.
Following years of careful research, the two tools being launched with Edtesa are:
Dashup: an anonymous communication system that allows staff to send SMS messages and online forms to management. If a member of staff has a concern or wishes to highlight an incident, they can report it without worry.
Temporary workers will remain in demand throughout January due to the number of people returning Christmas presents, a leading recruiter has said.
Typically around 25-30 percent of items bought online are sent back, and this is likely to rise in the new year.
Berry Recruitment, which works from nearly 40 branches across England and Wales and has a branch in Exeter, said various roles are required to deal with returns.
It also means the predicted drop in employment rates expected in January could be delayed.
