Bank Workers Charity: Support for carers

When caring for others, it’s easy to forget to care for yourself. In fact, 3 in 4 carers admit they often feel stressed or anxious. We explore the impact caring has on our wellbeing, and the support we offer. This webinar from the Bank Workers Charity will help you get a clear understanding of the various type of support available while highlighting the importance self-care and early intervention.

Bank Workers Charity: Social wellbeing and loneliness

This webinar from the Bank Workers Charity will explore social wellbeing and the impact of loneliness at work and will identify some steps we can take to make our workplace environment more supportive of our social wellbeing needs.

Lloyds Banking Group to close 55 additional branches

The closure of 19 Lloyds, 4 BoS and 32 Halifax branches has been announced today by Lloyds Banking Group, bringing the total number of branches across the three brands to 932. The closures will take place between January 2025 and September 2025.

LBG Newsflash: Joint discussions on LBG’s platform operating model

We wanted to update you on our recent engagement with LBG on the platform operating model and the continued dialogue we’re having. The latest meeting took place in mid-August when we had an open discussion about the progress made since the changes to the Platform model were implemented as well as some of the challenges still being experienced.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

Every year on the 10th September, organisations and communities across the world come together to raise awareness and to focus on creating a world where fewer people die due to suicide.

TUC: Update on Pay Legislation

Join the TUC for a deep dive update on pay legislation with Meesha Nehru, Pay Researcher at Labour Research Department (LRD). This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.

TUC: Mental health is a workplace issue

Join the TUC on World Mental Health Day (10th October 2024), to discuss mental health as a workplace issue. You'll hear about latest campaign work around mental health workplace initiatives, and good policies & practices some of union reps have negotiated with employers in their workplaces. This event is aimed at union reps, but is open to all members.

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Alliance for Finance: Neurodiversity in the workplace

Join Alliance for Finance for a discussion looking at the challenges and barriers that exist for neurodiverse people, how workplaces can overcome them and the kind of support that employers and employee reps can provide. This event is open to all members.

Bank Workers Charity: Sandwich generation for carers and their world

Sandwich generation carers are people who have caring responsibilities at both ends of the age spectrum: looking after children and caring for elderly too. We've teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity to explore different aspects of the lives of sandwich generation carers and review steps psychologists have identified to help avoid the multiple demands taking a toll on health and wellbeing. This is a free webinar, open to all members.

Bank Workers Charity: The menopause

This webinar from the Bank Workers Charity looks at both the perimenopause (the transition into menopause) and the menopause and provides guidance on where to get specialised support. It also looks at the significant impact of menopause in the workplace, and at how some employers are becoming menopause friendly. This is a free webinar, and is designed for, and open to, all genders.

Bank Workers Charity: Wellbeing support for retirees

The retiree support webinar has been designed to help you gain a clear understanding of the various types of support offered by the Bank Workers Charity while highlighting the importance of seeking intervention at an early stage.This is a free webinar and is open to everyone.

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Bank Workers Charity: Fertility & pregnancy loss

Start a conversation about fertility or pregnancy loss, and you’ll realise just how many people have their own experiences to share. In this webinar from the Bank Workers Charity they talk openly to understand the varied paths to having a child, the effects of fertility treatment on wellbeing, and provide some examples of support in the workplace. They also address the different types of pregnancy loss, how it impacts all genders, and how to support someone you know who has experienced loss.This is a free webinar and designed for, and is open to, all genders.

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Support and solidarity in challenging times

In light of the recent events that have deeply impacted our communities, we extend our support and solidarity to all affected. It is crucial that we remain vigilant and continue to support those affected by these distressing events.

Accord statement on the tragic events in Southport

Accord stands in solidarity with the people of Southport and all affected communities following the tragic events of Monday, 29th July 2024. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and those currently receiving treatment for their injuries.

Bank Workers Charity: Wellbeing support for you, your colleagues & families

We teamed up with the Bank Workers Charity for a wellbeing webinar to explore the issues related to our reliance & connectivity to digital technology, while recognising the benefits technology brings. We'll identify steps we can take to achieve a healthy balance in the use of our devices. This is a free webinar, open to all members.

South Asian Heritage Month 2024

It's South Asian Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating South Asian heritage, history and culture.

Lloyds Banking Group announces further redundancies

Lloyds Banking Group have today announced a series of role reductions across 5 of its business areas. Collectively this amounts to a reduction of 137 roles with 40 new roles created.

TSB Newsround - July 2024

An update on the latest news and discussions between Accord and TSB - including changes in CIO, the new branch operating model - plus more

Lloyds Banking Group announces major changes

Lloyds Banking Group has announced significant changes, including the closure of 60 branches and a reduction in its mortgage workforce.

My Accord magazine: June 2024

Welcome to a special edition of the digital My Accord magazine. This issue covers Accord’s 2024 Conference including: