All Benefits technology articles – Page 11
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ArticleCummins signs menopause workplace pledge
Darlington-based power firm Cummins has signed the menopause workplace pledge to support employees impacted by the menopause.By signing the pledge, which was set up by charity Wellbeing for Women, Cummins will commit to providing a toolkit and guidance to staff on how they can support themselves or colleagues experiencing the ...
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ArticleTSB rolls out domestic abuse support to staff
Banking organisation TSB has rolled out a Flee Fund to support employees experiencing domestic, financial or economic abuse..The Flee Fund, which was developed in partnership with Hestia and Surviving Economic Abuse, was initially introduced to customers in December 2022 in response to the Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, ...
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ArticleNEC Group signs menopause workplace pledge
Live events business NEC Group has signed the menopause workplace pledge to mark its commitment to recognising this can be a workplace issue and to commemorate World Menopause Day (18 October).Established by women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women, the pledge encourages organisations to take positive action to ensure everyone going ...
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ArticleWunderman Thompson UK introduces menopause support package
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comMarketing consultancy Wunderman Thompson UK has introduced an employee support package to raise awareness and start conversations around menopause in the workplace on World Menopause Day (18 October).Through a partnership with midlife women’s support platform The Latte Lounge, the employer will provide support information and signpost to ...
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ArticleHalf of women going through menopause are considering leaving work
Half of female employees going through the menopause are considering leaving work, according to new research from Royal London.The mutual life, pensions and investment firm's findings, released ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October), found that five in 10 female respondents are thinking of leaving employment altogether due to their ...
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ArticleXPS Pensions Group accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Pension consulting and administration business XPS Pensions Group has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October).Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate ...
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Case StudiesKingfisher provides benefits security through bulk annuity purchase
Credit: ClimbWhenReady / ShutterstockIn the UK, home improvement firm Kingfisher's pension provision comprises a closed final salary section, with 28,000 deferred and pensioner members, and an open money purchase section, with 70,000 active and deferred members.The firm, which includes brands such as B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçta?, ...
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ArticleJägermeister and Virgin Atlantic among UK’s Most Loved Workplaces 2023
Alcohol brand Jägermeister, travel firm Virgin Atlantic and Zopa Bank have been named as some of the UK’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023.The list is put together by Newsweek in collaboration with leadership development and benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute (BPI) after surveying more than 600,000 employees at ...
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AnalysisHow employee feedback can inform a benefits strategy
Need to know:When gathering feedback, striking a balance between anonymity and usefulness of the data is key, as is being transparent with how this balance is achieved with employees.Whichever feedback method is used, questions must reflect the workforce, based on all segments of the demographic, but also on their working ...
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Case StudiesAster Group ensures its benefits align with employees' needs
Housing association Aster Group employs more than 1,900 people across a range of roles including development, planning, marketing, customer liaison and sales. The organisation uses focus groups, anonymous feedback and regular pulse surveys to ensure that its benefits scheme applies to everyone.Lyndsay Nickerson, transformation director, people and communications, says: “While ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey and Rubina Kakuji: How to support your employees during Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held every year in the UK from 9 – 15 October and is a time for people to come together to commemorate the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth.Regardless of the stage of the pregnancy that loss occurs, it ...
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Supplier article6 ways to normalise talking about mental health at work
1. Start with a mental health statement A mental health statement is a written declaration shaped by your organisation that demonstrates your commitment to all mental health matters. It’s a first step towards breaking down the walls of stigma and creating a workplace culture that genuinely ...
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ArticleAda Ventures to cover up to 40 hours of staff childcare
Venture firm Ada Ventures has introduced a new scheme to cover the cost of up to 40 hours of back-up childcare each year for its employees and founders in its portfolio.Launched as of this month, the offering will be delivered via childcare provider Bubble and can be spent on any ...
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ArticleExclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support
Employee benefits provider Unum UK has enhanced its pregnancy loss support and signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge to help staff affected by loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy.Coinciding with Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October), Unum has launched a new Sharepoint page that offers resources such ...
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ArticleUniversity of Essex signs age-friendly employer pledge
The University of Essex has signed the age-friendly employer pledge as part of its commitment to recognise the value of aged 50 and above.Established by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge aims to help overcome ageism in the workplace and resolve skills shortages and vacancy rates.By signing, the university ...
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Supplier article6 Reasons to include health testing in your employee wellbeing package
In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritising employee wellness is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. Health testing as part of corporate wellbeing packages has gained significant popularity, not only as a means to support employee health but as an incentive to attract and retain staff. DocHQ specialises in ...
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Case StudiesLeonardo unifies benefits offering with one platform for all staff
Having brought its various businesses across the UK under the one brand a few years previously, aerospace and defence firm Leonardo realised it needed to unify its benefits offering to attract and retain talent. Andrew Letton, vice president for people shared services, at Leonardo UK, says: “It was very disjointed, ...
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AnalysisHow to select benefits technology that is right for a business
Need to know Benefits technology can play a vital role in engaging employees and ensuring take up of benefits. Employers should start by working out what they want to end up with, and then work out how to get there. They should remember to ask questions ...
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ArticleExclusive: Reaching out to staff experiencing domestic abuse could save lives, says ITV presenter
Employee Benefits Live 2023: Asking if people are okay and following a gut instinct could potentially save the life of someone experiencing domestic violence, according to Ruth Dodsworth, TV presenter and journalist at ITV Cymru, Wales.Speaking in a keynote session titled A survivor’s escape from domestic violence – the signs, ...
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ArticleExclusive: Central Co-op prioritises communicating benefits choice and creativity
Employee Benefits Live 2023: Being creative with benefits budgets and communicating these to workforces is key for employers, according to Jennifer Roberts (pictured), senior reward and wellbeing manager at Central Co-op.Roberts’ presentation, Making your benefits budgets work harder to support your reward strategy, took place on Tuesday 3 October at ...