All Benefits technology articles – Page 17
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ArticleExclusive: Emcor UK and Brambles shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Facilities management firm Emcor UK and pooling solutions business Brambles have been shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award, which is sponsored by Zest, was created to recognise how an employer has best utilised and adapted technology to suit its benefits package, its ...
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ArticleOne-third launched benefits and ran events for Mental Health Awareness Week
Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (36.3%) of organisations either did introduce, or were planning on introducing, new mental health support benefits, events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just 5.4% either did or were planning ...
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ArticleAmazon introduces new flexible-working options
Retail giant Amazon has launched two new working contracts that offer flexibility for those who have commitments that prevent them working full-time.Its term-time contract will give parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the option to work term-time only, guaranteeing time off for the six-week summer break and the two-week ...
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ArticlePowys County Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Credit: Wozzie / Shutterstock.comPowys County Council in Wales has pledged to become an endometriosis-friendly employer by signing up to the Endometriosis Friendly Scheme in order to support its employees who have the condition.Led by Endometriosis UK, the scheme provides guidance on how employers can commit to providing those with the ...
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ArticleHerbert Smith Freehills and Howdens shortlisted for Best pensions communications
Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and kitchen furniture business Howdens have been shortlisted for Best pensions communications at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to celebrate a successful strategy that boosts employee knowledge and understanding of pensions, and the need to plan for retirement.Last year, BT scooped the ...
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OpinionSubecca Sheikh: How can employers support staff going through a divorce?
A year has passed since the introduction of the no-fault divorce. The idea behind it was to pave the way for amicable collaboration, easing negotiations and overall reducing the mental health impact of divorce. It was a way to make the process manageable and approachable.The law was set to forge ...
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ArticleGaia Underfloor Heating introduces mental health training for staff
Underfloor heating specialist firm Gaia Underfloor Heating has provided its workforce with training to promote mental health and staff wellbeing.In order to increase awareness of mental health issues and remind employees of the available resources, staff took part in a training programme provided by People HR and completed various modules ...
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ArticleDobbies increases number of mental health first aiders
Credit: D MacDonald / Shutterstock.comGarden centre retailer Dobbies has increased the number of mental health first aiders among its workforce to continue enhance support for the wellbeing of its 4,000 members of staff.The organisation increased the number of trained mental health first aiders from two to 16, and announced the ...
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ArticleOsborne Clarke launches wellbeing at work strategy
Law firm Osborne Clarke has introduced a wellbeing at work strategy to identify and tackle work-related causes of poor mental wellbeing.The firm is creating a buddy system for staff returning from time out of the business, reviewing its paid-for wellbeing benefits, services and products for effectiveness, strategic alignment and value ...
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ArticleOliver Bonas accredited as age-friendly employer
Retail business Oliver Bonas has gained accreditation as an age-friendly employer by signing up to the Centre for Ageing Better’s pledge.Established last year to help overcome ageism in the workplace, and assist employers to resolve skills shortages and vacancy rates, the pledge helps recognise the importance and value of older ...
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ArticleCornwall Council accredited as fertility-friendly employer
Credit: Daniel Bond / Shutterstock.comCornwall Council has become a fertility-friendly employer after receiving accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work.The council was accredited after partnering with and undertaking training provided by Fertility Matters at Work, and as a result of its inclusive and dedicated policy, which outlines guidance on how those ...
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ArticleEdenred acquires Reward Gateway for £1.15 billion
Edenred has acquired global employee engagement firm Reward Gateway for £1.15 billion, from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital.As part of the deal, Reward Gateway will join Edenred’s employee benefits division under the leadership of global chief operating officer of employee benefits solutions, Arnaud Erulin. Nick Burns, global ...
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ArticleHugh James increases number of mental health first aiders
Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.comLaw firm Hugh James has added 13 accredited mental health first aiders (MHFAs) to support its 660 members of staff across the UK.Announced to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), this takes the number of MHFA trained staff at Hugh James to ...
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Supplier articleDouze Points! Bringing Eurovision Into the Workplace
Author - Alex Crump, Published May 2023Anticipation is building for the Eurovision finale on Saturday, and what better way to celebrate than enhancing inclusive culture at work?There are plenty of ways to increase culture at work, and Eurovision is here to help! By enforcing inclusive leadership in your workplace, your ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Why dying matters
This week (8-14 May) was Dying Matters Awareness Week. Part of Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign, the week was launched with the aim of encouraging people across the country to come together to speak about death, dying and grief in the workplace.According to research by Marie Curie, Respecting and supporting ...
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Supplier articleThinking of Going Back to School? Ask Your Company About Staff Training
Your workplace may be able to help!No matter whether you crawled through school as a teen or flew through every moment, everyone has different reasons for wanting to return to school as an adult. Perhaps you are interested in staff training that would help you develop in your career or ...
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AnalysisWhy musculoskeletal support should be a priority for employers
Repetitive movements, using a computer, poor posture and sitting at an inadequate desk without back and neck support can lead to poor musculoskeletal health and related sickness absences.Acute back pain, for example, becomes chronic after 21 days, which can significantly impact an employee’s physical and mental health, and their ability ...
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ArticleAmazon runs Welcome Day for employees returning to Seattle office
Multi-national technology and e-commerce organisation Amazon called employees back to its Seattle headquarters this week (2 May), with a 'Welcome Day' that included free bananas, professional greeters and free drinks.The Seattle office, called The Spheres, houses approximately 55,000 members of staff, many of whom have not attended in person since ...
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ArticleCo-op introduces enhanced flexible compassionate leave
Retail organisation Co-op has launched a refreshed compassionate leave policy ahead of Dying Matters Awareness Week, which runs from 8 to 14 May, to support its 57,000 employees when experiencing the death or serious illness of someone close to them.The policy, which was launched today (3 May), doubles its previous ...
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OpinionShireen Shaikh: The right to request predictable work patterns
Casual, temporary and agency workers will have new rights and protections if a government-backed private member's bill, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, becomes law. In particular, the right to request a more predictable working pattern might relate to the number of hours they work in a week, the ...