All Benefits technology articles – Page 38
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Supplier articleHow to tackle absence costs and FinWell pressures
Author Name: Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsSickness absence seems an even bigger issue than usual right now. Although official data is not yet available, media reports of some big companies saying they will only pay the legal minimum – as opposed to ...
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Supplier articleSODEXO’S MINI GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
The UK is currently facing a mental health crisis, with around 1 in 5 adults in the UK experiencing some form of depression last year, which was more than double seen before the coronavirus pandemic. According to research: 56% of employees had considered leaving their careers, ...
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Article35% of employers did not speak about mental health last year
More than a third of British employers have not spoken to their employees about their mental health and wellbeing over the past year, according to research.The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) commissioned YouGov to ask businesses whether they had personally talked to their staff about their mental health over ...
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Supplier articleMeet reproductive health benefits trailblazers in 2021
Author: Nelli Morgulchik BA MResOver the last two years, women’s health has finally come to the spotlight in the UK, both in the private and public sectors - a change that has been long overdue.This year, the UK government has begun formulating an evidence-based women’s health strategy putting women’s voices ...
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Supplier articleHow can period pain impact your employees?
Author: Zoya Ali BSc MSc A 2019 BMJ study found that up to 14% of women took time off work during their menstrual periods due to symptoms such as heavy bleeding and period pain, with 3.4% reporting absenteeism almost every monthly menstrual cycle. Furthermore, over 80% found ...
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Supplier articleMASLOW, HERZBERG AND PINK'S MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES IN THE WORKPLACE
Employee motivation is key to your success, as it’s the drive and energy your employees bring to their work everyday. If it’s lacking, then you might struggle with productivity and lower output meaning you struggle to reach your goals. Whereas motivated employees are more likely to be ...
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AnalysisHow to refresh a reward strategy to align with business goals
Need to know:Employers need to ensure that their reward strategy not only helps to attact, recruit and engage employees, but also reflects the values and goals of the business.Analysing data sets within the organisation can present gaps in benefits provision.Surveys, focus groups and job and exit interviews are useful methods ...
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Supplier article4 Ways to Attract and Retain Great Employees
RECRUIT AND KEEP THE TALENT YOUR ORGANISATION NEEDS TO THRIVE Despite the economic devastation brought on by the 2020 pandemic – an event which caused unemployment to spike to 16% in May 2020 – the competition for top talent will be fierce as we move ...
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Article31% of employers say staff do not understand benefits
More than four in 10 employers admit their staff are not fully aware of the benefits they offer or do not completely understand them, according to research.Protection industry body Group Risk Development (Grid) spoke to 505 HR decision makers and found that 31% believed their staff did not understand all ...
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Supplier article4 GREAT EXAMPLES OF EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE IDEAS
Did you know that incentives, when used correctly, make workers feel valued? In fact, a study by a UK recruitment firm found that 85% of surveyed employees felt motivated to perform better when they were incentivised with rewards. If you’re thinking about an incentive programme, it should ...
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AnalysisWhat support can employers offer for staff going through gender transition?
Employers can help by constructing a manageable timeline of changes they may want to implement, such as changing names or pronouns at work.Employers may want to look at how a transitioning employee would like their transition to be communicated to other staff.Ultimately by having effective and meaningful wellbeing support in ...
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Article59% of staff want flexible working over financial rewards
Almost six in 10 knowledge workers rate flexible working above financial rewards, according to new data.Audio equipment business Jabra’s Jabra hybrid ways of working 2021 global report showed that 59% of people who think for a living believe autonomy over the time and place they do so is more important ...
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Supplier articleTop 10 employee engagement product innovations from 2021
Author: Mark Tavender, Director of Product at Reward GatewayWe've just wrapped up another busy and exciting year in the Product and Technology organisations, as we've worked hard all year to bring you the best updates to our platform and to give you the tools to delight your employees. In 2021, ...
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Supplier articleGet a head start on Employee Appreciation Day this year
Author: Meghan Barrett, Content Marketing Manager at Reward GatewayLooking for the perfect opportunity to recognise the important contributions your people make in the workplace? Then you'll be pleased to hear Employee Appreciation Day is just around the corner, happening on Friday, 4th March!March will be here before you know it, ...
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Supplier articleTHE BENEFITS OF TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
As we move into a future where many companies are embracing hybrid working, team building activities will be more important to help keep your people connected wherever they’re based. If you can organise team building activities that have a purpose and objectives behind the planning, then your ...
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Supplier articleEarly and multiple interventions will improve pensions engagement!
The Work and Pensions Committee is calling for trials of automatic appointments with the Pension Wise service as part of its new ‘Stronger Nudge’ interventions.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, comments; “Employers and Trustees must intervene and engage with their employees much earlier in order to make a real difference ...
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Supplier articleReward Gateway and Xexec Join Forces to Drive Continued Expansion
Reward Gateway, a global HR technology and employee engagement company, announced it is combining operations with Xexec, a provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits, discounts, and concierge services for large corporations. This follows the acquisitions of both Reward Gateway and Xexec by private equity leaders Abry Partners and Castik ...
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Supplier articleAPPLYING MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS THEORY TO HR RESPONSIBILITIES
Keeping employees engaged is more important than ever. With the current Covid-19 pandemic and many of us working remotely it can make us feel isolated and possibly effect motivation levels. But what is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and can it help you keep employee engagement levels high? ...
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Supplier articleYour Eco-Update from Each Person
IPCC announced ‘Code red for humanity’. We are getting closer to 2030, a pivotal date to reverse damage caused to the planet. November saw the gathering of countries across the globe in Glasgow, working to agree and act against the pressing eco and climate matters the world is facing. Global ...
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Supplier articleHertility Answers: What is a fertility leave policy?
Author: Jessica Freedman BAAs the reproductive health revolution is making its way to the workplace, “Hertility Answers” addresses queries from human resources, rewards and benefits managers on all things women’s health.Does fertility treatment fit into any existing policies?In the UK, there is no legal right for time off work for ...