All Benefits technology articles – Page 33
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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Supplier articleFive Year Prediction For The Planet Means Creating Green Offices Is Vital
Scientists have stated that Earth has a 48% chance of meeting the 1.5C global warming warning zone in the next five years. These levels of warming are, however, predicted to be temporary. With more and more green companies and businesses emerging, there are hopes that we can prevent climate change.The ...
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ArticleTesco releases workplace menopause guide
Supermarket chain Tesco has created a guide to help more of its female employees access menopause support in the workplace.Created in partnership with trade union Usdaw, the guide aims to provide information to help increase awareness and understanding of menopause, symptoms that may be experienced, and the impact these can ...
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AnalysisThe changing face of flexible benefits
Need to know:Technology is key to offering a flexible benefits scheme that confers greater autonomy on employees to select, change, and manage their benefits.Cash pots are becoming an important element of the flex offering due to their personalisation power, as employees increasingly expect a tailored approach.With benefits budgets under pressure, ...
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Supplier articleGive your employees a reason to smile
For anybody who needed to see a dentist during the Covid-19 pandemic, but couldn’t, the trip to the dentist became a very welcome one, once restrictions had been lifted. Well, maybe more of a relief; because let’s admit it - nobody really enjoys a trip to see the dentist.National Smile ...
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Supplier articleNational Nurses Day: NHS Staff Survey Reveals Need For Better Rewards
his National Nurses Day takes place on the 12th of May. This year it is particularly important to celebrate the date. The recent NHS Staff Survey results revealed high-stress levels and burnout among hard-working healthcare staff. Across the service, there was a decline in those feeling optimistic about their career ...
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Supplier articleEach Person Launches In Seven Countries: An Opportunity For Multinational Companies
Each Person is proud to announce that we have launched our services in seven new countries. This includes Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland, Germany and France. Each Person embarked on this new venture due to the huge demand and overwhelming popularity of the platform. We are delighted to have ...
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ArticleTake Personnel Today’s audience survey for the chance to win £100
Employee Benefits’ sister title Personnel Today wants to hear from its audience, particularly those working in the HR industry. It wants to know your views, whether you are a daily news reader, a frequent webinar viewer or an occasional job searcher.To ensure it continues to deliver the best possible news ...
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ArticleOlaplex takes hair care digital with AI employee
Something for the weekend: Have you ever wanted a digital version of you to do your job instead? Are you a fan of the idea of shopping without having to talk to another human being? If so, you are in luck, as hair care business Olaplex has introduced an artificial ...
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Supplier articleFive wellness initiatives to improve employee experience.
Did you know, that more and more businesses are implementing wellbeing initiatives in the workplace in the UK. But is your organisation one of them? In this blog we look at what is employee wellbeing and why is it important, the benefits of prioritising mental wellbeing in ...
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Supplier articleThree Strategies for managing and reducing stress in the workplace!
Did you know that workplace stress is on the rise? Perhaps you’ve seen evidence of this in your own organisation. Left unchecked, workplace stress can lead to a number of negative business outcomes, including reduced productivity and employee engagement, as well as increased employee turnover and absenteeism. ...
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Case StudiesVirgin Money tailors its reward strategy around flexibility and choice
Banking organisation Virgin Money tailors its reward strategy to suit all of its 8,000 employees by proactively listening to them, which is how it discovered that benefits such as gender-neutral parental leave and flexible working are important.Following discussion with staff to find out what they most valued, they now have ...
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Supplier articleAirbnb Launches Innovative Flexible Working Policy
In April 2020, 46% of people moved to home working due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Office of National Statistics. This has remained the case for many, as many companies moved to work from home or flexible working models.Airbnb is one of these companies. But they are the ...
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ArticleHalf of DC pension schemes driven to help employees retire at reasonable age
Almost half (46%) of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes are primarily driven by the aim to provide sufficient pension funds for employees to retire at a reasonable age, up from 29% in 2020, according to research by Aon.Its 2022 DC pension scheme and financial wellbeing survey, which surveyed schemes collectively ...
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Supplier articleAre you following the law on staff wellbeing?
There are many laws when it comes to looking after your staff, but are you following them all? There are many ways you can look after your employees’ wellbeing, from introducing wellbeing activities into your working week to introducing benefits like employee assistance Programmes or employee wellbeing ...