All Benefits technology articles – Page 50
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OpinionKavitha’s keynote: A year of home working
This week marked the one-year anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown and, for many employees, it was also the first anniversary of their unexpected shift to full-time home working.While there is no doubt the pandemic has presented numerous challenges for employers – largely due to the very sudden need to ...
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Supplier articleLaunching global benefits technology in APAC
Launching an employee benefits platform in multiple territories can be daunting, but it can also pay off, big time! We spoke to Tatiana Beidar who, during her time at Salesforce, implemented a brand-new benefits platform across several regions with huge success.“When looking at any new technology or initiative or process, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Shortcut AS highlights the importance of human communication
Employee Benefits Insights 2021: Astrid Sundberg, chief HR officer and mobile app developer at Shortcut AS, discussed 'How to connect with employees during difficult times' during her presentation at the virtual event.In her address yesterday (17 March), Sundberg spoke about the importance of written communication, messenger tools, people analytics software ...
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Supplier articleElectric by 2030: Why its good news for the Car Benefit Scheme
Recently the government have announced a new plan that by 2030, all new cars being sold will be electric. This is part of a plan to help improve the UK’s carbon footprint and includes a funding boost for environmental efforts.£20 million is being invested in the UK design and development ...
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ArticleOne in four remote workers are less engaged
Despite a growing number of organisations offering more hybrid working solutions, new research by architecture and furniture company Steelcase has suggested not all staff are happy being remote workers.According to a survey among 32,000 employees in 10 different countries, nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents said they felt less engaged ...
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Case StudiesAvison Young ensures its reward strategy is agile and people centric with a flexible offering
Avison Young recognises the importance of providing a reward strategy that, while supporting its overall business strategy, absolutely has its employees at the centre. The philosophy behind the property organisation’s reward strategy is that it provides benefits that align with the needs of its employees and upholds its talent management ...
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ArticleGo North West drivers to strike indefinitely
The long-running ‘fire and rehire’ dispute between bus drivers at Go North West and their bosses escalated further over the weekend, with the announcement staff would be staging indefinite strike action.More than 500 drivers walked out yesterday (28 February) over the increasingly bitter dispute, which involves firing the drivers and ...
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OpinionDr Carolyn Axtell: Remote working requires regular wellbeing conversations
As a result of restrictions during the pandemic, more people are working from home and are using online meeting platforms to collaborate with others. There are some efficiencies and benefits related to this way of working as people don’t have to travel between meeting rooms and can flip from meeting ...
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Case StudiesThe Unmistakables uses multiple lines of communication to check in with employees
Asad Dhunna is the CEO of The Unmistakables, a London-based diversity and inclusion agency that aims to help organisations become more representative from the inside out. The business was founded in 2018 and employs 12 members of staff. For Dhunna, staff welfare and supporting employees to lead balanced lives has ...
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AnalysisHow can employers cut through video-call fatigue to communicate benefits efficiently?
Need to know:Employees are struggling with communication overload; employers can reduce overwhelming them by breaking information down into bite-sized pieces.Employers have many options available to them for communicating benefits to a remote workforce, including newsletters, infographics and quizzes.Kindness, compassion and trust trump traditional formal benefits in these uncertain times.Cronkshaw Fold ...
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ArticleHSBC to move to permanent flexible working
HSBC is to radically cut back on its office space and switch to having a more permanent agile workforce, according to the company's chief executive.The move – a direct response to the rise in home working brough about by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic – will see the bank reduce its ...
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ArticleStaff doubt longevity of Covid-19 benefits
Research by HR software provider Personio has found the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has had a big impact on the types of benefits employers are offering staff, with a strong focus being on providing flexible hours and mental health provision.But the study also revealed satisfaction with what was being provided was ...
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ArticleSaffron Building Society gains Good Business accreditation
Saffron Building Society has become only the second mutual to become accredited as a Good Business Charter (GBC) member.The GBC is a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry which identifies 10 specific workplace criteria to ensure organisations are committed to improving employee ...
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Supplier articleGoogle AI: Keeping your employees’ online interactions safe and smooth
AI is no longer a far-off, futuristic dream for filmmakers to romanticise and Silicon Valley aficionados to monopolise. It’s permeating our daily lives, often in ways we might not even realise. By understanding and adopting relevant AI technology people professionals can exponentially improve the employee experience.Read the full article here.
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Case StudiesUniversity of Westminster evolves its wellbeing platform to meet employees' needs
The University of Westminster first looked at improving its wellbeing offering after a new vice chancellor made it a priority back in 2018.Having partnered with Everyday Juice Limited, the university rolled out the Juice platform, offering users the ability to book activities and events and access the Juice Health Hub ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits technology be used to meet employee expectations in 2021?
Need to know:Data drawn from employee benefits platforms, HR systems and apps can provide valuable insight into how well benefits are working.Tracking data and employee views over a period of time can help to identify shifts in requirements.Technology is helping to shape strategy in areas such as health and wellbeing.Data ...
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ArticleTribunal rules against pay deductions for sub-standard work
An employment tribunal has ruled that a law firm was not entitled deduct money from one of its consultant solicitors because it was unhappy with the quality of their work.Alastair Dobbie, a consultant at London-based Feltons, first raised the case in 2017 (including for unfair dismissal) after claiming deductions were ...
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Supplier article4 key pillars of a successful flexible benefits programme
Hi, my name is Lee, and I am addicted to technology.Working in the flexible benefits space for close to a decade, I’ve seen firsthand the impact it can make to an employer to deliver a seamless, incredible experience for their employees – how a client’s eyes light up when we’ve ...
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ArticleArcadia staff set for employment tribunal
More than 150 staff from across a range of brands from collapsed retail group Arcadia are set to launch a legal bid to have their owed wages paid to them.Former staff from Topshop and Miss Selfridge are claiming they were made redundant with immediate effect, and that there was no ...
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ArticleCruden Group appoints Joanne Hadwin
Cruden Group, one of Scotland’s largest development and construction groups, has announced the appointment of Joanne Hadwin as group head of HR.Hadwin brings more than 20 years’ experience in human resources to the role, having previously been HR manager at Motherwell Bridge, HR and training manager at Arthur Mckay and ...