All Benefits technology articles – Page 16
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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 ...
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ArticleHalf of disabled staff experienced barriers after workplace adjustments
Half of disabled employees said they still experienced disability-related barriers in the workplace after their employer made adjustments, according to research by Business Disability Forum.The membership organisation’s The great big workplace adjustments survey 2023 looked at the experiences of nearly 1,500 disabled employees and 400 managers around workplace adjustments and ...
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ArticleExclusive: Wickes and Auto Trader shortlisted for Best Benefits Communications
Retailer Wickes and car sales business Auto Trader have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications – large and small employers categories at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.These awards were created to recognise the most effective benefits communications strategy for employers with both more than, and fewer than, 1,500 full-time ...
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ArticleBritish Standards Institute publishes inclusive workplace guidance
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published new guidance designed to help organisations create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture through leadership commitment or adjusting recruitment practices.Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, code of practice PAS 1948, has been designed as practical support for employers to develop and implement ...
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Article19% of staff feel completely or somewhat prepared for retirement
Just under one in five (19%) of employees aged between 32 and 40 feel completely or somewhat prepared in terms of how they will fund their retirement, according to new research.Pension provider Aviva worked with UK economics consultancy WPI Economics on its new report Planning for retirement in the 2050s. ...
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Supplier article5 Ways to Be An Ally For LGBTQIA+ Employees
Author: Ellie PinderJune rolls around and the array of rainbow ?ags appear: Pride month is underway.Every year queer people and allies of the community come together to recognise the movement. And the history that played a role in de?ning where we’re at today.But with the sea of rainbow logos and ...
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ArticleUniversity of Wisconsin searches for cheese taster
Something for the weekend: The Centre for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in the US has begun searching for a descriptive sensory panellist to taste cheese, pizza and other dairy products.Successful applicants for this un-brie-lievable opportunity will be passionate about all types of foods, but especially cheese, ...
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ArticleAccenture accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Professional services firm Accenture has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation due to its provision of support for perimenopause and menopause.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed on evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleTribunal finds Police Federation of England and Wales discriminated in pension claims
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has been found to have discriminated against and victimised members who previously made claims against the government after being moved to pension schemes with reduced benefits.The Career Average Revalued Earnings Police Pension Scheme came into effect in April 2015, allowing members born ...
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ArticleNational Council for Voluntary Organisations becomes age-friendly employer
Umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has become an age-friendly employer after signing the pledge.Established by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge helps employers to recognise the importance and value of older workers, resolve skills shortages, record vacancy rates and overcome ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 - 8 June 2023 were: Aon introduces paid carers' leaveGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes Exclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefitsNatwest Group completes acquisition of CushonExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved ...
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Supplier articleIs Long Covid reshaping workplace support for long-term conditions?
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Over 2 million people in the UK with self-reported Long Covid have now had symptoms for at least a year. It can present significant challenges in the workplace because, unlike with long-term conditions ...
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Supplier articleWhy hearing loss needn’t mean job loss
Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits, speaks with specialist hearing loss consultant Kevin Harper Around 11 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. And at least 4.4 million of those are of working age, although that ...
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Supplier articleHIVE360’s employee benefits and rewards app, Engage
HIVE360 provides expert, compliant and reliable PAYE payroll support and comprehensive employment administration that reduces overheads and improves operational efficiencies for businesses, recruiters and recruitment agencies, their workforce and candidates. As part of the solution, HIVE360 supports its clients in kickstarting their employee engagement strategies and activities, ...
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ArticleDurdans Stables to pay £4,000 in maternity discrimination case
Durdans Stables has been ordered to pay a former female groom more than £4,000 after an employment tribunal found that she had been discriminated against.Charlotte Holloway began working at the Epsom, Surrey-based stables in October 2018. Her employer had asked her to change her working days and hours while she ...
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ArticleMedical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. ...
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ArticleZen Communications adopts menopause policy
PR and communications agency Zen Communications has implemented a dedicated menopause policy as part of its commitment to holistic employee wellbeing.The agency introduced the dedicated policy in order to provide an inclusive, supportive and nurturing place of work for employees affected by peri-, during, and post-menopause. Its aim is to ...
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ArticleGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes
The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes, including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage.The government is interested in hearing from stakeholders about whether the schemes are attractive to lower income earners in order ...
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AnalysisWhat role does ChatGPT have to play in benefits communication?
Need to know:Artifical intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT can automate and streamline processes, freeing up HR and leadership time for more nuanced and creative tasks.Benefits communications can be personalised, and their delivery optimised for each individual employee, to have a the best possible impact.Employers must be careful with sensitive data, ...
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Case StudiesRicoh readies itself for next generation of workplace AI
In June 2019, document services, consulting, software and hardware business Ricoh placed itself at the vanguard among employers, introducing financial wellbeing artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot MyEva to its approximately 2,000 UK employees.In the years since, the organisation has seen registration for the service increase from 19% to 46%, highlighting employees’ ...