All Benefits technology articles – Page 15
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Supplier article9 tips for giving constructive criticism at work
Most of us have been on the receiving end of criticism at work – it’s one of those terrible feelings that takes a while to shake away. That’s why constructive criticism is most effective when it is delivered with kindness, respect and a genuine desire to help the other person ...
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Case StudiesAberdeenshire Council uses data to shape employee benefits strategy
Around 16,500 people work for Aberdeenshire Council across a diverse range of roles including office staff, teachers and waste recycling operatives. Data plays an important part in understanding their needs as Niall Silvestro, analytics and reward strategy lead at Aberdeenshire Council, explains: “Effective use of data fosters innovation and helps ...
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AnalysisWhat can benefits technology tell an employer about its workforce?
Need to know:Enriching benefits data with information from other sources can help employers create personalised benefit offerings.Low take-up rates do not always indicate a benefit is not popular: it may need an awareness or education campaign to boost engagement.Data enables organisations to take a more agile approach to benefits, adjusting ...
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ArticleTribunal orders ABC Engineering to pay former staff unpaid wages and holiday pay
An employment tribunal has ruled that collapsed firm ABC Engineering needs to pay eight former members of staff more than £12,000 for failing to pay holiday entitlements and unauthorised wage deductions.The Warrington-based engineering business entered voluntary liquidation in last September after accruing debts worth nearly £300,000. One month later, eight ...
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ArticleGymBird seeks chief step officer to walk 10,000 steps a day
Something for the weekend: Fitness brand GymBird has taken its first step to find a chief step officer to walk 10,000 steps in a single day, report on their experience and receive a $10,000 (£7,856) payment in return.The ideal candidate will be looking to put their best foot forward in ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid gets tangled in benefits surveys
This is the time of year when I wish I had taken up another career. The summer brings a new level of tedium in the form of surveys. We now have a fancy survey data repository which takes a lot of the grind out of the task when it comes ...
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Supplier articleWhy Your Employees May Not Achieve a Comfortable Retirement
As an employer, you're obliged to provide your staff with a workplace pension - a mandate made compulsory by the UK government in 2012. The required minimum contribution is set at 8%, typically comprising of a 3% contribution by the employer and a 5% contribution by the employee.Unfortunately, a considerable ...
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Supplier articleYour Workplace Pension: Is It Really Benefiting Your Business?
How would you feel if you discovered your company was unintentionally wasting a significant portion of your salary? We’re guessing you’d be pretty angry and upset about it.But your workplace pension setup could be causing this wastage right under your nose, without you even being aware.Workplace pension contributions are fantastic ...
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ArticleJames Walker Devol engineers accept 12.5% pay rise
Workers employed at the James Walker Devol plant based in Gourock, Scotland, have accepted a 12.5% pay rise.Around 100 engineers, who are responsible for manufacturing components for the construction, oil, gas and railway sectors around the globe, are set to receive the increase, which equates to a £2,500 annual pay ...
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ArticleCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust becomes menopause-friendly
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to offer a menopause education and to build a more inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers based on an assessment by an independent panel, ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey: New guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health
Mental health problems are and continue to be a significant concern and employers have not only a moral, but a legal obligation to help protect and support employees who may be suffering from such issues.Employees may find mental health conditions difficult to talk about and even try to conceal them, ...
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ArticleFuture Workforce Alliance introduces digital workplace wellbeing charter
Future Workforce Alliance, a bipartisan consortium of policymakers and sector leaders, has launched the European Charter for Digital Workplace Wellbeing.The charter has been signed by a group of 31 members of European Parliament (MEP), including MEP Drago? Pîslaru, chair of the European Parliament Committee on employment and social affairs, and ...
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ArticleIsle of Wight and Cardiff Councils sign age-friendly employer pledge
Isle of Wight Council, Cardiff Council and Leeds City Council have become age-friendly employers by signing a pledge to support their older employees.Other local authorities that have signed the pledge include the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, East Riding, Wealden District Council, Winchester City Council, Lincolnshire County Council City ...
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ArticleKwalee hires new vice president of HR
Mobile, PC and console games developer and publisher Kwalee has appointed Adrian Garton as its new vice president of HR.In his new role, Garton will build a robust learning and development function that empowers Kwalee staff to grow in their careers and innovate further. He will streamline the hiring processes ...
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ArticleTD Synnex UK certified as Great Place to Work
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal distributor and solutions aggregator TD Synnex UK has received certification from Great Place to Work as a result of positive feedback from its employees.To qualify for the certification, organisations must demonstrate that they have a built a high-trust and positive workplace culture. Using employee surveys and ...
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ArticleExclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023
GI Group was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023, which took place on Friday 23 June.The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all other categories. It is given to the organisation that ...
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ArticleCoincover appoints new chief people officer
Digital asset protection firm Coincover has appointed Vikki Sly as its new chief people officer in order to boost its commitment to building a healthy scaling business.With a background in designing and implementing successful internal cultures, Sly will play an integral role in building a business culture that prioritises its ...
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ArticleUniversity of Edinburgh joiners strike over pay
Joiners employed by the University of Edinburgh have begun strike action for 72 hours starting today (23 June) in a long-running dispute over pay.The estates department workers, who are represented by trade union Unite, have taken industrial action due to being paid around £2,000 a year less than locksmiths.The employees ...
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Article3,966 paw-some dog-friendly UK job adverts listed between March and May
Something for the weekend: Just under 4,000 UK job openings between March and May 2023 included the term ‘dog-friendly workplace’, according to research by job advert search engine Adzuna and luxury British pet brand Lords and Labradors. If anyone’s having a ball, it’s the people who secured these roles.Released to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 - 22 June 2023 were: Portugal pilots four-day work weekWHSmith, Marks and Spencer, Argos fail to pay minimum wageExclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe28% want more workplace mental ...