All Benefits technology articles – Page 31
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Supplier articleHow is the cost of living crisis impacting employees' physical health
The cost of living crisis has plunged millions into poverty, with reports of food banks running low on donations, people skipping meals and households taking desperate measures to avoid using their heating systems at home.This is a very critical time and employers need to support their staff in educating them ...
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Case StudiesLove Energy Savings quickly adapted to hybrid ways of working
When the Covid-19 pandemic first started, the team at Love Energy Savings, a price comparison website for businesses, was concerned. As an organisation which in large part consists of call centre employees, how could it possibly embrace remote working?These days, the 289-strong organisation sees hybrid working as a superpower. How ...
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AnalysisHow to build a hybrid-working model that is right for an organisation
Need to know:Hybrid-working arrangements have become the norm; employees now favour organisations that offer it over those that do not.Creating a sense of fairness around flexible working is a challenge for employers, especially for those whose staff are not able to work remotely at all.Employers are now focusing on creating ...
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Supplier articleHow to support employees with IBS
Author Name: Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsSome chronic conditions – those classed as ‘disabilities’ by the Equality Act 2010 – get a lot more airtime than others. However, they’re all by definition long term and debilitating, with the potential to negatively impact ...
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ArticleFederation of Small Businesses signs Menopause Workplace Pledge
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has signed up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge as part of its aim to raise awareness and support women in the workplace.The pledge was launched by Wellbeing of Women in October 2021, and has seen nearly 1,000 employers sign up since then.According to FSB, ...
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Supplier articleA unique way to help your remote working staff keep active
Are you worried about your remote/hybrid working employees’ physical health, too? Do most of them have a sedentary lifestyle and are not moving enough? Well, you are right to do so.Physical inactivity and poor diet are increasingly becoming part of today’s lifestyle leading to the rapid rise of diseases such ...
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OpinionRichard Kay: How will the four-day week trial impact workplaces?
This week, thousands of UK employees started the world’s biggest four-day working week trial. Over the next six months, employers and employees involved in the trial will embrace a 100:80:100 model of working, meaning staff will work 80% of the time for 100% of their salary.Understandably, the four-day week pilot ...
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Supplier articleHow to help first-time buyer employees to save for a deposit faster
Author Name: Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work“With the current cost of living crisis putting pressure on household finances, it is now even more difficult than ever for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. Therefore, it is extremely important for employers to offer their workforce as much support ...
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ArticleDiageo introduces menopause app for staff across the globe
Alcoholic beverage business Diageo has partnered with the Balance+ menopause app in order to support its commitment to create an inclusive place to work, and raise awareness and understanding of the condition.Available to all of its 27,000-plus global employees, the app offers access to specialist medically approved content to help ...
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ArticlePrezzo and Clifford Chance shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Restaurant chain Prezzo and international law firm Clifford Chance are among those organisations shortlisted in the Best use of benefits technology category, sponsored by Vivup, at the Employee Benefits Awards 2022.This award will recognise an employer that has used and adapted its benefits technology in order to implement effective strategies ...
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Supplier articleIS THE CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME WORTH IT FOR EMPLOYEES AND BUSINESSES?
Cycling is one of the UK’s most popular physical activities, but it can be hard to find the time to get active in between work, chores, and family life.As an employer, it’s something you should care about, with four out of ten workers saying that a health condition has affected ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE ENGAGAEMENT STRATGEIES TO INCREASE RETENTION
Employee engagement refers to the emotional commitment an employee has to the organisation and its goals.Sounds important, right? Well, it is and if your business isn’t prioritising engagement, you’ll miss out on the numerous benefits it can offer, including higher productivity, increased employee loyalty and improved business outcomes.But what employee ...
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Supplier articleHow financial stress impacts employee mental health and performance
A recent survey by Schroders Personal Wealth, conducted before soaring inflation started making headlines, found that over half of Britons are already stressed about their financial situation.Discussing money worries with employers is a conversation many employees are reluctant to have. Your workplace may have many people bottling up their financial ...
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ArticleAkzoNobel hosts annual wellbeing festival for staff
Paints and performance coatings business AkzoNobel has hosted its second annual two-week free wellness festival, for its nearly 2,000 UK and Ireland employees.Wellfest, which ended last Friday and was organised by staff, began during Mental Health Awareness Week and included virtual and in-person wellness events and workshops aimed at improving ...
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ArticleLeicester City Council and BT shortlisted for Best pensions communications
Leicester City Council and telecommunications firm BT have been shortlisted in the Best pensions communications category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2022.This accolade celebrates employers that have implemented effective strategies to engage employees with their retirement savings and financial wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:BNP ParibasBramblesBTCredit Suisse/Trustee of the Credit Suisse ...
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Supplier articleCREATIVE IDEAS FOR EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMMES THAT WILL ENGAGE YOUR PEOPLE
Employee recognition is essential for modern organisations, and according to research by Deloitte, recognition programmes lead to a 31% lower voluntary staff churn rate.When your organisation implements an employee recognition programme, it’s 12 times more likely that your organisation has strong business outcomes.But, how do you know what to include ...
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OpinionAida Rehmatullah: It is never too early for staff to engage with pension decisions
Our purpose at the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is to protect the financial future belonging to millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. As a large asset owner, it’s critical we consider all the potential risks over the entire time horizon of our ...
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AnalysisHow can employers engage staff in responsible pensions investment?
Need to know: While the idea of providing ethical and sustainable investment options has gathered popularity, the take up of these pension investments is still relatively low.Embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into default funds can be complicated, as it introduces additional risks and can distract from focusing on ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO IMPROVE TEAMWORK IN REMOTE AND HYBRID TEAMS
Has your organisation embraced hybrid working yet?Covid-19 supercharges the shift towards more remote and hybrid working, and it’s something that employees are now looking for more and more.However, you might be concerned about the impact on teamwork when you have employees all over the country, or even the world.How to ...
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Supplier articleDoctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness: What Can HR Learn From The Movie?
The latest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has hit cinemas across the globe. ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ follows the sorcerer Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) as he protects multiverse traveller America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) from the horrors of the multiverse. The horrors are being orchestrated ...