All Analysis articles – Page 33
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AnalysisInfographic: What is stopping people paying more into pensions?
An infographic looking at the main reasons that are preventing people paying more into pensions.!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisHow can data from benefits technology be used to inform a reward strategy?
Need to knowEffective analysis of benefits data can help ensure packages are meeting the needs of employees.This can help businesses benchmark themselves against peers or competitors.Data can be used to tweak reward strategy in line with specific organisational priorities.The old phrase ‘knowledge is power’ was not designed for employee benefits ...
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AnalysisWhat are the most effective forms of communicating voluntary benefits?
Need to know:A communications strategy can help employees see the value of a voluntary benefits scheme, especially in a time when so many group-buying discount sites are available.A communications strategy must take into account different working environments and how different employee groups access information.Digital communications, such as apps and text ...
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AnalysisWhat do recent court rulings mean for workplace pension schemes?
Need to know:Employers need to review their pension scheme membership and rewrite scheme rules to ensure any same-sex spousal pension benefits owed have been delivered.The ruling in the O'Brien v Ministry of Justice case could have a wide financial impact on pension benefits for part-time employees.Divorce and pension rulings also ...
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AnalysisWhat employers need to know about pension scams
An increase in pension scams led to the government announcing a ban on all cold calling in pensions in August 2017. There are several key facts that can help employers protect their employees from scammers:The Pensions Regulator (TPR) offers resources to alert employees including a video and booklet, and also ...
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AnalysisKey health and wellbeing messages to support staff in the run-up to Christmas
Need to know:Christmas can be a busy time for employees, so it is important for employers to acknowledge the mental, physical and financial pressures staff may be dealing with.A financial education and wellbeing programme delivered in the months leading up to Christmas may help to relieve financial stress and can ...
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Infographic: What actions are employers likely to take in relation to health benefits provision?
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AnalysisHow to develop a strategy to address workplace stress
Need to know:A stress epidemic is plaguing UK workers. With roles changing fast and technology demanding longer working days than ever before, employees are increasingly at risk of burnout.To tackle the issue, employers should adopt a three-pronged approach, making wellness an everyday focus.By taking simple actions to reduce the stigma ...
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AnalysisCan quick wins create lasting employee engagement?
Need to knowOffering ‘quick wins’ can deliver an immediate impact on employee morale and engagement.Possible initiatives include relaxing an organisation's rules, free lunches or additional days off.In the longer-term, it is important to look at the overall employee experience to deliver lasting benefits.Many organisations facing a drop in morale or ...
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AnalysisHow to gauge a return on investment on employee engagement initiatives
Need to know:Measuring the return on investment (ROI) on employee engagement initiatives needs to be about much more than carrying out an occasional staff satisfaction survey.Employee key performance indicators (KPIs), staff turnover, absence statistics, exit interviews, customer feedback, evidence of collaboration and employee participation can all be valuable measures to ...
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AnalysisTop tips to control the costs of group risk benefits
Need to know:Providing group risk benefits through a flexible benefits scheme enables employers to set a base level of cover at a fixed cost, which helps to manage expenditure.Larger employers can consolidate multiple group risk policies in order to use their scale to generate a more competitive price from providers.The ...
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Infographic: What group risk benefits do employers offer?
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AnalysisInfographic: How healthcare benefits provision has changed since 2004
An infographic showing the healthcare benefits provided by employers on a core employer-funded basis in 2004, 2010 and 2017. !function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisThe evolution of health and wellbeing strategies
Need to know:Legislation and government policy has helped to shape workplace health and wellbeing strategies.Employers' approaches have shifted from reactive to proactive, with early intervention, prevention and education all key elements of today's strategies.Once seen as an executive perk, health and wellbeing strategies are now designed to support all employees.Health ...
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AnalysisHow to use health and wellbeing benefits to engage employees
Need to know:Employers should offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits that suit all ages and life stages.They should ensure their culture supports the benefits it offers.Proactive communication with branding and positive messaging helps to drive up engagement.Providing a range of health and wellbeing benefits can drive up employee ...
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AnalysisHow to motivate and engage employees after a merger or acquisition
Need to know:Before, during and after a merger and acquisition, transparent and frequent communication from senior leadership is essential to quell potential gossip and rumours that could negatively impact motivation.Staff forums that contribute to the re-design of an organisation’s values and vision after a merger and acquisition can boost employee ...
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AnalysisThe role of the workplace in employee motivation
Need to know:A poor work environment can have a detrimental impact on employee motivation, performance, and wellbeing.Providing a variety of workspaces can encourage new ways of working and enable staff to work in an environment that best suits them and the task at hand.Organisations should consider areas that can contribute ...
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AnalysisInfographic: The office facilities staff value
An infographic highlighting the office facilities that employee respondents value and the proportion of respondents that do not have access to these facilities. (Source: Research by Peldon Rose, published in August 2017).!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisAre traditional approaches to employee motivation still valid today?
Need to knowContemporary motivation schemes, including digital rewards and points programmes, should sit alongside more traditional employee benefits rather than be mutually exclusive.Employers are still recognising and rewarding talent through loyalty milestones but over shorter periods of time, such as at one-year rather than five-year increments.Employers are also making more ...
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AnalysisHow will the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affect pay and benefits?
Need to know:Technology has changed how organisations share and store personal data. It is no wonder that the General Data Protection Regulation seeks to bring data privacy into the 21st century.Employers should not underestimate the complexity of the regulation and should start preparing now.Employment contracts and agreements with benefits providers ...