All Benefits technology articles – Page 48
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ArticleCrawford & Company introduces smart working
Claims management and outsourcing solutions provider Crawford & Company has implemented a smart working programme across its UK operations.Crawford Smarter Working is an initiative which introduces a new way of agile working at the firm, as employees in the UK will now be able to choose the location from which ...
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AnalysisIs cash still king when it comes to motivating modern workforces?
Need to know:Assuming that an employee is fairly paid and has adequate income to fund their lifestyle, a pay rise or bonus is unlikely to make a significant impact on their performance.A good long-term strategy for boosting employee productivity as opposed to cash incentives is clear communication and strong management.Employees ...
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ArticleEmployees to miss their pyjamas in office return
Something for the weekend: Dubbed 'Freedom Day', Monday (19 July) marks the end of all Covid-19 (Coronavirus)-related restrictions in England. But for many people, it's also the day they say goodbye to Zoom calls in their pyjamas or an extra hour in bed as they head back to their usual ...
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Supplier articleBoosting engagement and communications with frontline employees
Mears is a leading housing and care provider in the UK, and employs a diverse workforce of 6,500 employees, roughly 75% of which are frontline staff that don’t often work at a computer. Because of this, its HR team was looking for an employee rewards system that would strengthen internal ...
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Case StudiesJungheinrich creates a benefits platform that offers staff value
Engineering business Jungheinrich employs 790 members of staff in a wide variety of roles and has seven sites across the UK.In order to reward staff, Jungheinrich’s assistant director of HR Jonathan Pearce worked in partnership with employee benefits platform provider Xexec to launch and manage a customised discounts platform for ...
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AnalysisHow can employers promote the value of their online benefits schemes?
Need to know:There should be seamless integration between discounts schemes and online benefits platforms such that additional usernames and passwords are not required.Employers should make sure that the benefits, HR and internal communications teams are on the same page by ensuring all stakeholders know how to direct employees to the ...
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Supplier articleWhat Employee Engagement Looks Like Post-Pandemic
Employee engagement brings together your people’s satisfaction and how well they work. It is not news that high spirits and workplace wellbeing is in direct correlation with productivity and culture. In other words, higher employee engagement, higher productivity.The world of work changes dramatically month by month because of COVID-19. Therefore, ...
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Supplier article11 core criteria to help choose a new employee benefits technology partner
For over 20 years I’ve had the pleasure and difficulty of selecting benefit technology partners when working as a rewards leader at numerous global companies. Pleasure, for when I’ve gotten it right, it has truly helped me, my company, and my people. The difficulty, for when I’ve gotten it wrong, ...
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ArticleClaire McCartney: How has the government’s decision to prolong home working impacted employers?
It’s unlikely that the government’s decision to prolong home working has had a significant impact on many employers, given that many have indicated they will be introducing a hybrid working model. Research we published in February shows that nearly half of organisations (47%) plan to take steps to enable more ...
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ArticleCITB employees lodge complaint over furlough pay
More than 100 Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) employees have made a collective grievance against their employer over furlough pay.Problems with the board’s payroll have resulted in some CITB staff receiving too much furlough pay as part of the UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and some receiving too ...
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Case StudiesCooper Parry adapts benefits communications to reach a remote workforce
Accountancy firm Cooper Parry has around 400 employees, most of whom have worked from home for at least some of the time since the start of the pandemic. With the office now reopened, the firm has implemented a ‘work from anywhere forever’ policy, so communicating with a remote workforce will ...
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AnalysisHow on-demand communications can boost engagement with benefits
Need to know:News and information about benefits sent out just via emails can easily get lost in the swathes of them employees receive each day, and potentially never read.The most effective and immediate communication method for reaching remote and office-based employees is mobile, with push notifications via apps able to ...
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OpinionJames Delves: Effective communication is vital for boosting employee engagement
The past 18 months have underlined the importance of internal communications. Since the first lockdown started, employers have had to adapt quickly, helping staff to embrace working from home and adopting new technologies seamlessly to help organisations survive these uncertain times.For many of us, it was the most intensive ...
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ArticleEastman introduces new employee pension services
Global speciality materials business Eastman has introduced combined actuarial and administrative services for employees in its three UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.US-based Eastman, whose UK DB schemes cover nearly 2,000 members, outsourced the administration, actuarial, investment and consultancy services to Willis Towers Watson (WTW), while still allowing trustees and ...
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ArticleSara Thompson: How can you engage employees who are returning to the workplace?
It’s clear that some form of hybrid working will continue for many organisations, even when restrictions are completely lifted and offices are able to open to all colleagues again. Having a flexible and agile business that supports all our colleagues has always been important to us. They are our most ...
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Supplier articleWebinar: Maximising value from your chosen benefits platform
To maximise engagement with your employee benefits, you’ll need a great platform to host them on and a carefully crafted engagement strategy. Join us on the 23rd June where we’ll be exploring how to maximise the value from your chosen benefits platform and some key considerations if ...
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Supplier articleWhy Social Responsibility is great for Business and how to achieve it
Social responsibility is not a new concept. However, it is a term that is becoming ever more popular with many progressive and cooperative companies who wish to do good. Being socially responsible requires a business to act and react in a way that benefits society. This way of working is ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Invesco completes launch of single technology benefits platform
Global investment management company Invesco has completed the introduction of a single technology platform to manage its employee benefits.The organisation's 1,800 employees across 16 European, Middle East and African (EMEA) countries are now able to use an Invesco-branded website that follows each country’s specific regulations.The benefits portal, launched in partnership ...
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Supplier articleWhy Real Time Recognition is Important
What is real time recognition?Real time recognition refers to instant feedback and appreciation given to a member of your team. The automatic recognition enables fast, effective and understandable communications between colleagues and managers resulting in valuable recognition.Why is real time recognition important?UK Workforce 80% of millennials suggest that they prefer ...