All Benefits technology articles – Page 33
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Supplier article5 tips to deliver a more effective employee recognition scheme
Finding areas to improve your employee recognition scheme often requires looking deeper into the behaviours behind reward and thinking outside the box to find the little nuances that can make a big difference.Here, we’ll look at some of the elements of employee recognition you may not have thought of to ...
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Supplier articleThe cost of living crisis: 5 creative ways you can support your employees
Soaring inflation started making headlines at the turn of the year, rising to 7% in the year to March. But it’s predicted to get a lot worse and last beyond 2022. This means UK businesses and employees are facing double-digit inflation for the first time in 40 years. A crashing ...
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Supplier articleTHE LATEST TRENDS IN EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND REWARD STRATEGY
Does your organisation take employee recognition and rewards seriously? It should. A significant majority of HR leaders (84%) stated that implementing an employee recognition platform boosts employee engagement. If you do have a programme in place that’s great, but are you keeping up to date with the ...
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OpinionPhil Crowe: How the war in Ukraine highlights the value of employee benefits
When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, the world looked on in shock and wondered how this would reverberate around the globe. An important issue facing employers right now is how to best support employees who are directly affected by the war, whether they have family in Ukraine, or whether ...
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ArticleBest Benefits Communications shortlist unveiled for Employee Benefits Awards 2022
Copyright: www.tellingphotography.comSupermarket retailer Aldi Stores, telecommunications business Sky and banking group BNP Paribas are among the organisations shortlisted in the Best Benefits Communications category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2022.This accolade recognises the most effective and engaging benefits communication strategies implemented by employers.The full shortlist for this category is:Aldi StoresBNP ...
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OpinionKate Bishop: How technology improves benefits delivery
If you turned the clock back two decades, the employee benefits technology portfolio would have been much more limited than it is today, with employees informed of offers via notice-boards or generic emails. There was little flexibility, personalisation or two-way engagement.Today, that has all changing. A survey carried out by ...
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ArticleAsda partners with Workday for enhanced employee experience
UK supermarket chain Asda, which employs more than 140,000 people, has selected finance and HR cloud application provider Workday as part of its aim to support its global workforce by delivering an enhanced employee experience.According to the supermarket, it chose Workday to gain a unified view of its workforce and ...
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ArticleAxa UK becomes menopause friendly employer
Insurance firm Axa UK, which employs around 10,000 members of staff, has been accredited as a menopause friendly employer.The accreditation, which recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work, was awarded after an independent panel of experts assessed its practices, policies ...
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Supplier article4 TIPS FOR MANAGING AND SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
Is your organisation seeing an increase in work-place stress, depression or anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. Although the rate of workplace mental health issues remained flat during the first half of the 21st century, it’s been on the rise since 2010, and the Covid-19 pandemic caused ...
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Supplier articleEarth Day: The What and The How
Earth Day is on the 22nd of April and comes around every year, but do people even know about it? It’s a time to reflect on your impact on the earth and demonstrate your support for protecting the environment.Incredibly the Earth is 5 billion years old! But that doesn’t stop ...
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Case StudiesITM switches to master trust to ease burden and boost engagement
Independent data consultancy ITM switched from a group personal pension (GPP) to a Cushon master trust in January 2021.Hilary Chapman, head of HR at ITM, says: “We previously had a GPP and were looking to move from our previous pension provider because of issues with administration and lack of member ...
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Supplier articleHow Nando’s Has Raised the Bar for Employee Rewards
Nando’s employee Chloe Sutherland recently revealed a letter from her employer in a viral Tiktok video. The letter unveiled a very generous employee reward scheme. As she had devoted five years to working for the restaurant, she would receive an extra 4 weeks off on top of her holiday. The ...
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Supplier articleCaboodle introduce the Occupational Health employee benefit to organisations
At caboodle, we’ve partnered with industry experts Smart Clinic to introduce the Occupational Health employee benefit to our wide range of employee benefits available to organisations internationally.This newly added employee benefit provides employees with a wide range of treatments, therapies and support to help improve physical and mental wellbeing.Through the ...
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Supplier articleHOW WORKPLACE STRESS COULD BE HURTING YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR BUSINESS
Everyone experiences feelings of stress at some point in their lives and, although unpleasant, there’s actually a very good reason our bodies trigger this reaction to certain situations. Stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, trigger a ‘fight or flight’ response that helps us to react quickly. ...
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ArticleING appoints new head of HR for UK and Middle East
Financial services firm ING has appointed a new head of HR for the UK and Middle East.Elena Orsini started in the role this month (April), will be based in London and responsible for 800 full-time employees across the two regions.She has nearly 25 years’ experience in HR. Most recently she ...
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ArticlePhoenix extends Samaritans partnership to boost mental health focus
Long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group has extended its charity partnership with Samaritans for another year, up to the end of March 2024.According to the group, recommitting to the partnership will give employees the chance to continue to assist Samaritans and learn more about how to support themselves and ...
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Supplier articleNational Pet Day: What are the benefits of having pets at work?
What is National Pet Day?National Pet Day takes place on the 11th of April. Animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige founded the celebration to honour our furry friends. Its purpose is to highlight animal welfare needs and promote adoption from shelters. Many people across the globe mark the occasion by taking ...
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ArticleGusto Italian expands financial wellbeing package
Casual dining restaurant group Gusto Italian has partnered with automated cloud payroll software provider PayCaptain, as part of a push to get financial wellbeing and awareness higher on its 600 employees' agendas.As a result of the partnership, employees are now able to access pay on demand. This includes wage advances, ...
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Supplier article5 secret ingredients to launch an employee engagement platform
Author : Jess LilleyEmployee engagement is more important than ever – due to the pandemic and the rise of hybrid working, there’s a need to keep employees connected and motivated no matter where they work. Launching an employee engagement platform is a great first step, but ensuring it hits the ...
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AnalysisHow can employers improve support policies for IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) support should arguably begin before any employee knows they need it, by ensuring everyone is aware of the policies and processes in their organisation.Those accessing fertility treatment in the UK through a fertility clinic will receive counselling with a British Infertility Counselling Association counsellor, which is ...