All Benefits technology articles – Page 23
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Supplier articleWhy financial wellbeing should be on an equal footing with mental and physical health
The Oxford Dictionary defines health as ‘the state of being free from illness or injury’.What’s important to note is that the explanation doesn’t refer to any particular division of health, whether that’s physical, mental or even financial. Rather, health relates to being in a fault-free condition.By this definition, health is ...
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ArticlePost Office names new group chief people officer
Post Office has appointed Jane Davies (pictured) as group chief people officer, joining the business as of this month.Davies has worked in human resources leadership roles since 2013, most recently as chief people officer and a statutory board director at McKesson UK, which includes the Lloyds Pharmacy and AAH businesses.Davies ...
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Supplier articleHere Are The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Employee Caregivers You Shouldn’t Believe
The UK is facing a serious caregiving crisis, with the number of caregivers in the workplace expected to significantly increase over the next few years – according to new research from Seniorcare by Lottie.As an employer, you play an important role in helping your employees who are also caregivers – ...
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Supplier articleNew research from Reward Gateway explores top practical approaches for HR to boost employee engagement in 2023
A new research report commissioned by global HR technology and employee engagement company Reward Gateway calls for HR managers to include practical, human-centered solutions in their core strategy for 2023 to boost engagement. The past few years of prolonged uncertainty and disruption have had a ...
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Case StudiesBonnier Books UK encourages conversations around fertility issues
Publishing house Bonnier Books UK, which employs more than 300 members of staff in the UK, recognises the importance of opening up conversations and raising awareness of women’s health topics, such as fertility, menopause and pregnancy loss.The organisation has partnered with pregnancy charity Tommy’s to access training and resources in ...
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OpinionJoanne Frew: Open communication is key as employees given more flexibility
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published the government's response to the consultation ‘Making Flexible Working the Default’, confirming that millions of employees will receive a day one right to request flexible working, empowering them to have a greater say over when, where and how they ...
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Supplier articleAre your Employees Considering Giving up Work due to Caring Responsibilities?
There has been a 300% increase in people searching ‘giving up work to be a carer’ on Google, according to new data from Seniorcare by Lottie.Lasting effects of the pandemic, combined with an ageing population has meant a huge upheaval in working practices, not least by those who have found ...
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Supplier articleHow to measure the ROI of financial wellbeing
If you’re implementing a financial wellbeing strategy and want to measure the value it brings to your organisation, our research is for you.Measuring ROI is notoriously tricky, but – in the current economic climate – absolutely critical.Click here to find out more about the return on investment (ROI) of financial ...
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Supplier articleARE YOU IN THE BEST PLACE TO RETAIN YOUR TOP TALENT IN 2023?
According to research by Glassdoor, 20% more job applications are started in January than in any other month of the year. Online recruiter, Reed, also reported a 51% increase in job applications between December 2020 and January 2021. Whether it’s due to spending more time with family, being away from ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to employee assistance programmes
What are employee assistance programmes?An employee assistance programme (EAP) is, at its core, a helpline, paid for by employers and provided free to staff, which provides confidential advice and assistance around a wide range of subjects that might affect them both at work and in their personal lives.This typically includes ...
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ArticleGardner Leader introduces first menopause champion
Law firm Gardner Leader has appointed its first menopause champion as part of an investment in health and wellbeing support initiatives for its workforce.Hilary Messer, senior associate in the dispute resolution team, was given the responsibility for raising the profile of menopause awareness in the workplace and encouraging staff to ...
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Supplier articleRetiring in turbulent times: what employees need to consider
Inflation in the UK was at a 41 year high in October at 11.1% and is expected to remain high for some time, intensifying the existing cost-of-living crisis. It is a difficult time for many people, but what about those planning to retire?WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and ...
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Supplier articleARE YOUR EMPLOYEES SAD? SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER IN THE WORKPLACE
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. While SAD is most prevalent during the darker winter months, it impacts some individuals during the summer, and, in contrast, they feel better in winter.Symptoms of SAD include low moods, feelings of ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Central Co-op introduces new reward hub to enhance benefits offering
tynanbarton · Employee Benefits/Central Co-op podcastListen: Retail co-operative society, Cental Co-op, has launched a new reward and benefits platform to offer a centralised benefits hub with essential support for employees during difficult financial times.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jen Roberts, senior reward and wellbeing manager at Central ...
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Article19% of older line managers do not think staff wellbeing is integral to their job
One in five (19%) line managers aged 55 and above do not think that supporting staff wellbeing is integral to their job compared to 7% of younger line managers, according to research by return-to-work rehabilitation organisation Working To Wellbeing.Its Window to the workplace survey, which surveyed 510 UK line managers ...
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Supplier articleThe case for providing better workplace support for migraine sufferers
Author : Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsMigraine is one of the most common long-term and debilitating conditions for people of working age globally. Yet, maybe because it’s classed as an ‘invisible’ disability, it arguably doesn’t receive the attention it deserves when it ...
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ArticleChannel 4 starts reproductive health and hormone testing trial
Channel 4 started a six month trial this week that offers reproductive health and hormone testing to its employees, personalised to their symptoms and goals.Through a partnership with reproductive healthcare business Hertility, staff will be able to order a hormone and fertility test worth £149, and have access to an ...
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AnalysisHow to engage staff with a total reward offering
To engage employees with a reward package, it needs to be clearly communicated, easy to understand and impactful in order to show its true value.The increasing use of personal devices to access benefits means that digital methods are often more effective.Factoring reward package reviews into formal milestones, such as six-month ...
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Supplier articleHow flexible benefits can solve 5 of the biggest benefits challenges
Research by CIPD found that 59% of businesses offer no flexibility in benefits choice, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since 2018.This is despite the fact that employees want a more personalised employee benefits experience than ever.This leaves the door open for employers who do offer the flexibility employees ...
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Supplier articleHow to win back time when managing employee benefits
Research shows one of the biggest barriers to HR implementing employee benefits is a lack of time.It’s no surprise after the events of the last few years. HR have weathered the storm to support businesses and their employees in navigating a significant period of instability, be it political, economic or ...