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AnalysisHow to build a hybrid-working model that is right for an organisation
Need to know:Hybrid-working arrangements have become the norm; employees now favour organisations that offer it over those that do not.Creating a sense of fairness around flexible working is a challenge for employers, especially for those whose staff are not able to work remotely at all.Employers are now focusing on creating ...
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AnalysisHow can employers engage staff in responsible pensions investment?
Need to know: While the idea of providing ethical and sustainable investment options has gathered popularity, the take up of these pension investments is still relatively low.Embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into default funds can be complicated, as it introduces additional risks and can distract from focusing on ...
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AnalysisThe changing face of flexible benefits
Need to know:Technology is key to offering a flexible benefits scheme that confers greater autonomy on employees to select, change, and manage their benefits.Cash pots are becoming an important element of the flex offering due to their personalisation power, as employees increasingly expect a tailored approach.With benefits budgets under pressure, ...
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AnalysisHow can employers improve support policies for IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) support should arguably begin before any employee knows they need it, by ensuring everyone is aware of the policies and processes in their organisation.Those accessing fertility treatment in the UK through a fertility clinic will receive counselling with a British Infertility Counselling Association counsellor, which is ...
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Rebecca Berry and Sarah Taylor: employers face a balancing act on ‘living with’ Covid
The change in emphasis of the government’s ‘Living with Covid’ guidance raises many questions for employers. These include:What does the lifting of the legal requirement to self-isolate for those who test positive for Covid -19 (Coronavirus) mean for employers?How should employers implement the guidance that those who test positive for ...
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AnalysisAre employers doing enough to address mens' mental health needs?
There is still a stigma associated with addressing mental health in the workplace, and moreso for male employees.Employers should encourage help-seeking through easy accessible means that can remain anonymous, for example, employee assistance programmes (EAPs) can be accessed remotely and confidentially by telephone and online.Providing access to the right tools ...
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AnalysisWhat support can employers give to young adult carers in the workplace?
Need to know:Good communication and open dialogue with young carers is the most effective way of identifying the challenges they face.Offer benefits and support for their career progression and learning opportunities.Employers need to be aware of their legal responsibilities to staff caring for those with disabilities or who need time ...
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AnalysisHow can employers effectively communicate an employee value proposition?
Need to know:Employee value propositions can help organisations outline their purpose and culture.Essential communication is essential, including through new digital channels.Involving senior management and employees can also prove effective.With the 'great resignation’ well underway, employers are having to think more about how they can retain staff.For many, developing and communicating ...
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AnalysisHow to refresh a reward strategy to align with business goals
Need to know:Employers need to ensure that their reward strategy not only helps to attact, recruit and engage employees, but also reflects the values and goals of the business.Analysing data sets within the organisation can present gaps in benefits provision.Surveys, focus groups and job and exit interviews are useful methods ...
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AnalysisWhat support can employers offer for staff going through gender transition?
Employers can help by constructing a manageable timeline of changes they may want to implement, such as changing names or pronouns at work.Employers may want to look at how a transitioning employee would like their transition to be communicated to other staff.Ultimately by having effective and meaningful wellbeing support in ...
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AnalysisWhat are the pros and cons of digital self-service pay systems?
Need to know:Involving employees in a digital self-service pay system can help boost engagement and retention with the organisation.Quick and easy access to payroll information can also help employees see the impact on pay of benefit take up.The cost of a digital self-service pay system can be countered with the ...
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AnalysisTop tips for introducing or updating health-related leave policies
If an employer wishes to introduce or update a leave policy, it should carefully consider the most appropriate form of communication to ensure that the latest terms are known and shared with the workforce.Some discretion should be retained, not only for circumstances that might not have been considered or defined, ...
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AnalysisHow can employers improve staff motivation going into the new year?
A key challenge for businesses next year is to ensure that their messaging around culture, purpose and values is not only aligned, but reflected in the employee experience through benefits, reward, recognition and development.By understanding employees’ differences, employers can provide more genuinely rewarding incentives for individuals to work towards.Surveys and ...
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AnalysisTop tips for avoiding the miscommunication of employee benefits
Need to know:A targeted, personalised approach to communication is the key to boosting take up of employee benefits.Sharing benefits communication across multiple channels, including email, messaging platforms and social media will help to reach as many employees as possible.Repeating benefits communications regularly throughout the year will keep them front of ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support the work-life balance of staff on their return to the workplace?
Employers have to demonstrate that they are listening, learning, and that the wellbeing of staff remains a number one priority.There is a need to focus on the positives of returning, such as increased productivity, less loneliness and improved communication.A more dispersed workforce also requires better technology to easily access, understand ...
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AnalysisTop tips for introducing fertility and pregnancy-loss support
Line managers should have additional training to help someone in their team who might be experiencing a fertility challenge or a pregnancy loss.Offering paid leave for fertility treatment and pregnancy loss is a good start, but employers should also make sure their policies include flexible working, support groups and counselling.Whatever ...
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AnalysisHow benefits technology can support the changing saving needs of employees
Need to know:Digital technology is transforming the workplace savings field by giving employees better control of their finances, and access to the support they need to manage them more prudently.When providing employees with financial education, little and often as opposed to information overload is the most effective way of helping ...
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AnalysisWhat employee engagement lessons can the UK learn from across the globe?
To engage the employees they lead, managers themselves need to feel engaged, otherwise it will prove difficult to sustain high levels of team engagement.Gaining advantage through employee engagement involves challenging previously held assumptions and accepting that employees want to show up to work for reasons beyond salary alone.Find ways to ...
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AnalysisHow has the hybrid working trend impacted benefit and reward strategies?
Need to know:The future of work is likely to be made up of a mix of office and home working.This is having an impact on what benefits employers offer.How employers communicate with staff will also need to change in a hybrid model.The potential for most employees to work from home ...
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AnalysisIs cash still king when it comes to motivating modern workforces?
Need to know:Assuming that an employee is fairly paid and has adequate income to fund their lifestyle, a pay rise or bonus is unlikely to make a significant impact on their performance.A good long-term strategy for boosting employee productivity as opposed to cash incentives is clear communication and strong management.Employees ...