All Benefits technology articles – Page 35
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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 ...
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Supplier articleThe 2022 Health and Wellbeing Employee Benefits Report
46% have increased their organisation’s employee health and wellbeing focus since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by Employee Benefits.Our own data, taken from our Salary Extras employee benefits platform, used by over 2,000 businesses globally, helps uncover how health and wellbeing employee benefits are helping employees improve their own ...
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Rebecca Berry and Sarah Taylor: employers face a balancing act on ‘living with’ Covid
The change in emphasis of the government’s ‘Living with Covid’ guidance raises many questions for employers. These include:What does the lifting of the legal requirement to self-isolate for those who test positive for Covid -19 (Coronavirus) mean for employers?How should employers implement the guidance that those who test positive for ...
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Supplier articleHow to Support Your Employees Through Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan can understandably be a challenging time for many Muslims. Therefore, it's essential for employers to understand how they can help those celebrating Ramadan and fasting. Workplaces are steadily becoming more diverse, with a vast array of holidays and festivals to celebrate giving us the opportunity ...
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Supplier articleA glimpse into Appreciate it! with best-selling author Debra Corey
Author Name: Chloe Thompson, Head of Content Strategy at Reward GatewayDebra Corey has had an impressive career as an award-winning HR leader, world-class speaker and thought leader. She has written four books and has been named as one of the top 101 global employee engagement influencers and HR Most Influential ...
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Supplier articleEmployee bonus alternatives: Are benefits a viable alternative to cash?
Many organisations across the UK believe that the best way to engage and reward their workforce is with employee bonuses. It’s a conversation we have with many businesses that are looking to improve employee engagement, support wellbeing and boost productivity. However, a monetary employee bonus policy alone ...
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ArticleBupa Global and UK offers pregnancy support for staff
Health insurance firm Bupa Global and UK has partnered with pregnancy charity Tommy’s to provide support around pregnancy and parenthood to its 23,000 UK employees.Through the partnership, employees will be able to access to Tommy’s helpline, which is run by midwives to give advice to the pregnant person and partner. ...
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Supplier articleExploring the relationship between inflation and employment
Author : Megan WisemanHR leaders continue to face tough challenges that come with a state of constant change and evolving workforce needs - from navigating the cost of living crisis, standing out in a highly competitive recruitment landscape to staying connected to a dispersed workforce.As businesses continue to deal with ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by London City Airport
The benefits offered by London City Airport:PensionDefined contribution pension scheme with salary sacrifice option. Employer contributions range from 4% to 10%, depending on length of service.Healthcare and wellbeingEmployer-paid private medical insurance (PMI) for all employees after five years' service. After 10 years, they receive family PMI cover. Any employee can ...
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Supplier articleWhat do employees want from their flexible benefits plan?
Based on recent trends, data, shifts in priorities and behaviours, what do employees now want from their flexible benefits plan?Recent trends have perhaps seen not necessarily a dramatic shift in the direction of priorities but more an acceleration of emerging trends.These include things like the demand for more flexible working ...
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Supplier articleFertility in the Workplace: What can HR learn from "The Bold Type" TV series?
Author Name: Ruby Relton BSc MSc The Bold Type has taken our screens by storm, rising to fame through its depiction of young women in the workplace, forging their careers in New York City. Whilst being great TV, there are also some learnings from a particular character ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO ALIGN YOUR REWARD STRATEGY WITH BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Your organisation’s reward strategy can impact everything from employee wellbeing and engagement, through to the productivity of your workforce and staff retention. When executed correctly it can be incredibly powerful, but all too often organisations fail to align their reward strategy with business objectives. Hitting your organisation’s ...
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OpinionAndrea London: Is there is a real risk of ageism in our hybrid future?
New hybrid working models are quickly becoming the norm, with their constant requirement for online productivity, virtual working and remote meetings/presentations. However, are our older generation cognisant of these technological advances and are they able to keep up?We seem to be noting an increased polarisation of the labour market in ...
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Supplier articleExpert Advice to Help Your Employee’s Financial Wellbeing
Our founder Matt Norbury joined forces with experts to discuss how companies can look after their employees’ financial wellbeing on a budget. With help from London HR Connection, our panel included:Wendy Dignan: renowned psychologist and mental health expertChris Houry: a chartered accountant and leading finance directorLindsay Bruce: recruitment manager at ...
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Supplier articleEmployee engagement matters to your benefits strategy
When you’ve spent time and money purchasing a health and wellbeing benefits package for your business, it’s key to get the implementation right. By making it simple for employees to access their health benefits and engaging with them clearly, you’re more likely to see a return on investment.And the stats ...
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Supplier articleReward Gateway acquires MoveSpring
Reward Gateway, a global HR technology and employee engagement company, today announced it has acquired MoveSpring, a leading U.S. provider of activity-based software solutions to improve employee wellbeing. This follows the recent acquisition of recognition and reward solution provider Xexec and reinforces Reward Gateway’s commitment to employee wellbeing as an ...
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Supplier articleHow To Reward Working Mums In Your Company.
A massive 75% of women with dependent children are employed. Juggling work and family life isn’t easy. Over the course of the pandemic, life has been made even harder with 59% of working mums saying they had a decline in mental health overall. But you can do a few simple ...
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ArticleBritish Association of Dental Nurses introduces menopause policy
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a menopause policy that is applicable to all dental practices from yesterday (23 March) in a bid to retain dental nurses.The policy includes recommended support that dental practice employers can offer menopausal employees, such as having a menopause champion in the ...
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Supplier articleEndometriosis, the Equality Act and you
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsEndometriosis in the workplace seems to be finally shaking off the taboos. And rightly so, considering it affects around 1 in 10 women and girls of reproductive age globally.1 Diagnosis for this often painful and debilitating condition ...
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Supplier articleWhy should reproductive health be a part of your mental health benefits?
Author Name: Ruby Relton BSc MSc COVID-19 and the shift to remote working has catalysed the demand for mental health benefits - it is now a “must have” for employers in 2021. In fact, in a recent survey 91% of respondents stated that a company’s culture should ...