All articles by Alison Coleman – Page 10
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Childcare perks can encourage parents' return to work
Employers can use childcare perks to encourage parents' return to work by easing financial burdens, so boosting retention levels, says Alison ColemanFor any working parent, the task of balancing family life with work obligations can be an expensive and sometimes stressful business. For some employees, it may all become too ...
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Linking flex schemes with your company's brand identity
Flexible benefits schemes represent an opportunity for employers to communicate their ethos and brand values to staff, says Alison ColemanAs a tool for attracting and retaining talented staff, flexible benefits schemes are seen as the gold standard by many employers. But as increasing numbers of organisations implement plans, the pressure ...
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Reward's reach goes beyond pay and benefits
As increasing numbers of employers take a holistic approach to reward, which goes beyond pay and benefits to more intangible perks, what does the future have in store for the concept, asks Alison ColemanAttracting and retaining staff remains one of the biggest challenges for employers, who realise that simply adding ...
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Employee engagement: Refreshing flex schemes creates closer ties with the workforce
Organisations that regularly review and update the flexible benefits they offer will be rewarded by greater staff loyalty and employee engagement, argues Alison ColemanIt is almost a decade since the arrival of flexible benefits in the UK and such schemes are now firmly established as one of the most valuable ...
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Flexible benefits schemes for SMEs
The growing availability of flexible benefits products for small- and medium-sized employers means they can better tailor perks to suit their workforce, says Alison ColemanArticle in fullIn the war for talent, it is no longer just larger organisations that use flexible benefits plans to attract and retain the best candidates.Until ...
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Multi-Employer benefits schemes
Multi-employer benefits plans can help to shelter staff from wide discrepancies on perks, says Alison ColemanCase study: Shepherd ConstructionArticle in fullOffering benefits to staff can be a costly and time-consuming process, which many employers choose not to pursue beyond their legal obligations. Industry-wide or multi-employer schemes provide these organisations with ...
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Future Strategy 2006 - Motivation schemes must gauge what matters
In a world without any real employee loyalty, motivation schemes must go beyond the 'wow' factor if they are to encourage staff retention, says Alison ColemanArticle in fullIncentives, rewards and motivational techniques play a key part in boosting staff motivation and productivity levels, but with the dynamics of employment relations ...
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Exploring childcare options
Some employers have taken on board April’s tax breaks and gone way beyond, perhaps investing in major on-site facilities, be aware of the cost and tax implications, says Alison ColemanCase Study: First DirectArticle in fullFinding good quality affordable childcare remains a top priority for working parents, and increasingly, they are ...
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Tendering for benefits
In summaryTendering for benefits products is commonplace in the public sector, but is still unusual among private sector organisations. By doing so, however, employers could gain a better service for their staff. Cost savings are also often up for grabs.Case study: PowergenArticle in fullTendering for products and services is something ...
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Feature - Make homeworking a success
In summaryHistorically, homeworking was great for employers because it allowed them to reduce their office costs, but now there are other reasons for allowing your staff to work at home too. Staff retention, productivity and efficiency can all be improved by home working, as long as there’s support on hand ...
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Feature - Caring for carers
In summaryWhile there is legislation in place for parents of young children to request flexible working, those with responsibilities such as eldercare are not catered for. In order to retain people who juggle work with caring, employers need to be as supportive as possible, offering options such as flexible working ...