The evolution of the staff uniform

Several companies have recently revamped their staff uniforms to keep them up-to-date and in-keeping with what employees want to wear. But have they got it right? Khalid Aziz, chairman of The Aziz...

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Benefits case study: Citi - Remedy for a loss in productivity

Citi staff can visit a dentist or other clinics and be back at their desks in minutes. The financial services firm's PMI covers treatments at a health centre in the same building.

Taking sickies is most common among Londoners

Londoners are nearly twice as likely to pull a sickie as other workers across the country, according to a new report.

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Sign our petition for a single, tax-exempt care voucher

<i>HR</i> magazine has launched its Make Care Less Taxing campaign

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Employers regard dental care cover as too expensive

Although the majority (65%) of employers believe dental cover to be the most valued of all health benefits, 67% say they would not offer it because it is too expensive.

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<i>HR</i> Care at Work survey

<i>Human Resources</i> has launching its first Care at Work survey and we want your input.

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Minimum wage increase welcomed

The adult national minimum wage (NMW) has been increased from 5.52 to 5.73, enforceable from October this year.

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Public sector turmoil climaxes today

The public sector sees its very own Black Friday for industrial action today (Friday 29), as two brewing disputes come to a crescendo when staff at the Department for Transport (DfT) picket for the...

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Benefits Case Study: Tesco - A big break for work-life balance

Tesco's Lifestyle Breaks give employees the chance to spend time with their children, renovate their house, go travelling, have plastic surgery - whatever takes their fancy.

Cash plans Health: Healthy options

Health cash plan providers are improving their offerings and stepping up their campaign to make employers and employees aware of the advantages of this form of cover.

Make a Difference: Carbon offsetting - Carbon counters

Carbon offsetting has become such a fad that it makes it difficult for HR professionals to take it seriously. But it has its place, says Beck Dawson, as part of long-term environmental strategy.

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