All Benefits technology articles – Page 28
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Supplier articleEnd-of-year support & recognition to truly make a difference in a difficult economic climate
Author: Joe Benton, Employee Engagement Consultant at Reward GatewayWith many companies unable to offer pay rises or bonuses this year, planning a rewarding festive season is more important than ever when it comes to making your people feel supported and valued.So how can you provide truly meaningful support and recognition ...
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ArticleAmazon adds academic coaching to benefits package
Technology and e-commerce business Amazon has enhanced its Career Choice programme with academic coaching for US-based staff.The programme was originally launched in 2012 to offer prepaid higher education to more than 750,000 hourly members of staff. Through its new partnerships with educational organisations Beyond 12 and Kaplan, Amazon has added ...
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Supplier articleDIVERSITY VS INCLUSION: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
Issues around diversity and inclusion have never been more important, and these are two things’ organisations can no longer afford to ignore and simply pay lip service to.In this article we’re going to look at the difference between diversity and inclusion, and why it’s important for organisations to embrace both.In ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis launches parenthood support for staff
Retailer John Lewis, which employs around 80,000, has introduced fertility, pregnancy and parenthood support for its staff by partnering with family-focused app Bloss as of this month.Through the app, managers have been given access to written and video resources and training on how to better understand, talk to and empathise ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid works on a training programme
If there is one thing I quite like working on, it is training presentations. So, when HQ asks for a volunteer to work on a manager education programme covering reward topics, I jump right in.I love the idea of installing new managers with all the basics they need to stop ...
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Supplier articleA guide to supporting employees with the cost of living
With inflation and the rising cost of living employers face a unique challenge where they must support employees adequately with rapidly rising costs while also keeping their head above the water and managing those same rising costs too.HR must do everything they can to not only support employees with rising ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Atalian Servest rolls out financial wellbeing support and flexible pay
Facilities management provider Atalian Servest has rolled out a monetary wellbeing service to its 28,000 strong workforce based in locations across the UK and in sectors including construction, healthcare, education, professional services and retail, among others.In partnership with financial wellbeing app Wagestream, staff can track their shifts and pay on ...
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Supplier article4 WAYS TO BE MORE PROACTIVE ABOUT WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Author: Jamie Styles, Director of People & Culture at Koa Health - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing SolutionsEven before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the stage, ONS (The Office of National Statistics) reported 14.9 million workdays lost in 2017 to stress, depression, anxiety or serious mental health problems. As of 2021, ...
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Case StudiesUniversity of Lincoln pension communications tap into student mindset
The University of Lincoln has more than 2,000 employees, a large proportion of which are students, presenting unique challenges when it comes to addressing current financial wellbeing as well as pension savings.Many of these student employees sit below the minimum threshold for auto-enrolment, while even those who are eligible have ...
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AnalysisPensions communications to cut through the noise
Need to know:Employers need tailored, practical messaging to reach employees struggling with pressing financial concerns.A multi-avenue approach will help catch a wider range of employees' attention, but video content and digital strategies are good starting points.In order to cut through the noise, people need to see their pensions as real, ...
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ArticleRicoh UK introduces financial wellbeing app for employees
Digital services and printing solutions firm Ricoh UK has partnered with financial wellbeing advice platform Wealth Wizards in order to help its around 1,800 employees improve their finances.Staff have been given access to the platform’s financial wellbeing application MyEva, which provides a financial health check and a personalised dashboard. Financial ...
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Supplier articleTHE LINK BETWEEN FINANCIAL WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Workplace mental health issues have been on the rise for over a decade, and understandably spiked significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.There are many possible reasons behind poor mental health at work, including non-work-related issues, but worrying about money is one of the biggest drivers of stress in UK adults.Let’s take ...
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Supplier articleAlmost a quarter of adults are now concerned about their financial health
In a new study, 23% of UK adults are now concerned about their financial health34% say not being able to pay basic living costs, such as rent, energy bills and food, is their biggest financial concernWorkplaces are a great source of support for employeesThe cost of living crisis shows no ...
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Supplier articleNEW RESEARCH REVEALS HOW TO BEST SUPPORT EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE COST OF LIVING INCREASES
AUTHOR: Ruth Mathias, UK Growth Marketing Director at Reward GatewayAs the world reels from the impact of the pandemic, global conflicts and economic turmoil, the cost of living is increasing rapidly. Companies are feeling financial pressure as bills mount, and most have little wiggle room in their budgets for salaries, ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO IMPLEMENT FINANCIAL WELLBEING INITIATIVES THAT DRIVE ENGAGEMENT
Money worries are one of the biggest drivers of stress in UK adults, and in the current economic climate this is truer than ever before.However, did you know that if your employees are struggling with their financial wellbeing it will also be affecting the organisation as a whole?Financial wellbeing is ...
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Supplier article3 WAYS TO GET YOUR PEOPLE EXCITED FOR ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES
AUTHOR: Emily Christer,, Client Success Manager at Reward GatewayYour employees often have amazing ideas. Did you know the Playstation and the Happy Meal came from employees? Unreal, right? So, when you’re thinking about your employee engagement programme, you might want to bring your employees on the journey.We see that when ...
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Case StudiesGolden Charter puts employee communication first in cases of illness
Depending on the nature of the absence, managers at pre-paid funeral plan provider Golden Charter will support any member of staff who is ill by reminding them about its employee assistance programme (EAP), regularly checking in to see how they are feeling and discussing return-to-work options, including reduced and flexible ...
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AnalysisWhat is driving presenteeism among remote workers?
The blurred work-life boundaries sometimes caused by checking emails first thing in the morning, having video calls outside of working hours and working extra hours can lead to presenteeism, a loss of employee productivity and absenteeism.Employers may want to ensure proper policies are in place to effectively support their staff, ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO ADD LOW-COST REWARD IDEAS TO YOUR RECOGNITION STRATEGY
AUTHOR: Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Culture and Engagement at Reward GatewayWith work teams increasingly distributed, regular means of recognition is a great way to break through the background noise to create moments of appreciation. Rewards are coming up more and more for our clients as a technique to elevate ...
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Supplier articleWHAT MAKES A GREAT EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE?
Are your employees engaged at work?If not, your organisation could be losing its share of the £52-70 billion in productivity the UK economy loses every year due to disengagement.But how do you maximise employee engagement? It all comes down to creating a great employee experience.In this blog, we look at; ...