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Case Studies
Podcast: McBride ensures staff have a comprehensive benefits package to support all life stages
In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Rob Mottram, head of reward and HCM systems, discusses the reward strategy at McBride.
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Analysis
How are employers currently using employee data?
Advances in technology mean the possibilities for benefits professionals to become more data-driven are stronger than ever, but few are making the most of this opportunity.
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Case Studies
Aberdeenshire Council takes data-driven approach to benefits
Aberdeenshire Council uses a highly data-driven approach in its benefits strategy.
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Article
ION Ambulance Care launches new benefits platform
ION Ambulance Care has launched a new benefits platform for its more than 180 employees across its five sites as part of its aim to enhance employee engagement and retention.
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Opinion
Rob Mottram: What are your reward and benefit priorities for 2025?
In 2025 McBride aims to build on its reward successes of the past year.
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Case Studies
Newcastle Building Society prioritises functionality in a benefits platform
Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.com When Newcastle Building Society chose a new benefits platform, one of the key consderations was to prioritise functionality. Ben Thomas, head of reward at the building society, has been involved in choosing a number of benefits platforms over ...
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Analysis
Key questions to ask of providers when selecting a benefits platform
Benefits platform choice - shutterstock_2385912181 Need to know: Employers need to ensure a benefits platform is easy for employees to engage with. A platform or app that has all benefits provisions in one place is preferable. Due diligence into any benefit platform is key. ...
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Opinion
Elouisa Crichton: What to expect from a right to disconnect
The UK government is exploring how to implement the new right to disconnect in practice. This follows moves by countries including France, Spain and Australia where similar policies have already been introduced. This proposed right is unlikely to become law in the statutory sense, but rather a ...
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Case Studies
HSB uses pension committee and resources to boost investment confidence
Specialist insurance and inspection business HSB improves employees’ confidence in investment choices through an approach centred around its pension governance committee and providing resources to staff.The organisation has a workforce of 550 UK and Ireland employees. Its committee comprises four appointed members, including external pension advisors and a representative from ...
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Opinion
Amanda Glover: Impact of new flexible working laws on employees
The employment law changes that came into effect in April 2024 are likely to have been overshadowed for many by the general election and the multitude of proposed employment law changes that have been put on the table by the Labour party.The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, which came ...
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Case Studies
Podcast: Vagabond Wines ensures its benefits proposition supports a culture of community
Audio: SoundCloud Widget At a glance Vagabond Wines is a hospitality business that provides a wide range of wine to taste and discover alongside a wide selection of food. Typical job roles range from wine advisors to chefs, hospitality managers and a full central ...
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Opinion
Sarah Tahamtani: Supporting and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace
The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published in February 2024, identified that autistic jobseekers often struggled due to generic job descriptions which they could not satisfy, interview questions and approaches which were not adapted to fit their needs and challenging sensory environments.What is clear, is that there is a significant ...
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Analysis
Buyer’s guide to total reward statements
Credit: Pickadook/ShutterstockWhat are total reward statements?Total reward statements are personalised communications that show employees the total value of their compensation package beyond just salary. This can help people to recognise the entire value of the employment deal beyond their pay, making total reward statements a potentially powerful tool in communicating ...
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Article
Knauf UK and Ireland implements financial education support
Building materials manufacturer Knauf UK and Ireland has introduced financial education support for its 480 employees to develop their financial skills and knowledge.Knauf employees will be now be able to access interactive and impartial financial education and articles by finance experts, through a platform provided by financial education firm Nudge ...
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Case Studies
Podcast: Brewers Decorator Centres makes employee wellbeing a high priority
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Brewers podcastListen: Brewers Decorator Centres ensures its benefits proposition is designed to support all employees in all areas of their lives. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jane Clifford, people director, shares her views on how benefits should both help to make people’s everyday ...
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Article
Exclusive: 81% of employers measure employees’ benefits appreciation
Four-fifths (81%) of employers said they measure employees’ appreciation of the benefits that they receive, according to new research conducted by Group Risk Development (Grid).The industry body for the group risk sector surveyed 500 HR decision-makers at UK businesses and among 1,210 employees for its latest report.It found that 66% ...
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Article
Watch Employee Benefits’ Future proofing employees’ financial wellbeing webinar
Employee Benefits’ webinar, Future proofing employees’ financial wellbeing, is now available to watch for free on demand.The webinar, sponsored by Aviva, was broadcast live at 11am on Tuesday 16 July.Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee Benefits, was joined by three expert panellists for the in-depth conversation: Laura Stewart-Smith, head of client ...
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Opinion
Merrill April: What employers need to know about changes to Tupe Regulations 2006
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (Tupe), the UK law which implemented the Acquired Rights Directive into UK law, require that an employer acquiring the employees and possibly workers of another must honour their terms and conditions, including holiday, pay and other benefits, with very limited exceptions.While ...
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Article
Utility Warehouse introduces personalised financial education for employees
Multiservice provider Utility Warehouse has introduced new personalised financial education for its 2,500 UK employees to support them in this area.Through a partnership with financial education provider Nudge Global, Utility Warehouse’s employees will have access to a feed of bite-sized interactive and impartial financial education and articles researched, curated, designed ...
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Case Studies
Ocado Retail uses reward to boost recruitment and retention
Ocado Retail’s reward and benefits strategy is key to employee recruitment and retention, making it an attractive option for new employees and a workplace where staff feel appreciated and their efforts rewarded.The online retailer has a retail contact centre at the Riverside in Sunderland, with more than 200 employees.In 2023, ...