All Benefits technology articles – Page 73
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OpinionBill Alexander: There is more to work than money in the wallet
Employers need to adjust their approach to motivation in the workplace and cannot ignore the direct link to performance, productivity and profit.It is fair to say that the majority of today's forward-thinking organisations have motivation strategies in place. However, it appears that many have the wrong approach.It is not just ...
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Case StudiesITN uses reverse mentoring to motivate and engage younger employees
A large proportion of Independent Television News' (ITN) 750 permanent employees are in the 20 to 35-year-old bracket. While this has many benefits, the increasing likelihood that younger employees will see remaining in a role as an active choice, rather than a natural instinct, poses challenges when it comes to ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: From #MeToo to HR chatbots
The #MeToo movement, which spread virally almost a year ago now, brought to the fore the prevalent issue of sexual harassment and assault, particularly in the workplace.While still not an easy conversation to be had, it’s vital that today’s employers ensure the issue is not taboo. Employees should feel able ...
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AnalysisHow the changing face of technology is shaping healthcare benefits
Need to know:Technology is transforming the methods of monitoring and managing health, both physical and mental.Developments benefit both employer and employee, by saving time, getting quicker diagnoses and promoting healthier lifestyles.Mental health support can be integrated, anonymised and normalised using apps and technology.Following the explosion of smartphones and, more recently, ...
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OpinionDr Justin Varney: Using technology as an enabler for workplace wellbeing
Technology can be an amazing enabler for personal health and wellbeing in the workplace. However, it is only useful if it is used.Many have downloaded apps in a moment of inspiration, or guilt, only for them to collect digital dust after a few days. Although trying each one may help ...
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ArticleCOSLA offers government workers 3% pay increase to avoid industrial action
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has put forward a pay offer to the local government workforce, represented by trade unions Unison, Unite and GMB, in a bid to avert industrial action.COSLA stated that it has set aside £350 million, which it says represents a 3% pay increase for ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Rolls-Royce's Roomes to discuss health and wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: David Roomes (pictured), group director, health, safety and sustainability and chief medical officer at engineering organisation Rolls-Royce, will discuss securing boardroom buy-in for health and wellbeing strategies at Employee Benefits Live 2018.The session, titled ‘Bringing health and wellbeing into the boardroom – the business case’, will form part of ...
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ArticleMore than half of young women would not challenge boss on gender pay gap
Among young women in the workplace, 15% are disappointed by their employer's efforts to tackle the gender pay gap, but more than half (53%) do not have the confidence to challenge their boss on the issue, according to research by Young Women's Trust.The It's (still) a rich man's world report ...
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Case StudiesWeetabix Food Company tailors benefits platform to employee preferences
In February 2017, cereal manufacturer Weetabix Food Company launched a combined flexible and voluntary benefits platform, to align with the needs of its 1,000 UK-based employees.The platform, provided by Edenred, was designed to engage and retain Weetabix's varied workforce, as well as to attract new staff.Stuart Branch, group HR and ...
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Supplier articleBuilding user-friendly workplace tech to win over your employees
James Akers, Director of Product ManagementSmart consumer technologies are constantly being released, before we even know we need them. So it’s no surprise that employees – as consumers of the workplace – expect the same experience with their software at work. At last it looks as though the HR tech ...
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ArticleWorkplace pension savers engage more when pot breaches £5,000
Workplace pension savers cross a boredom threshold and become more engaged with their pot once it breaches £5,000, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown.Its The rules of engagement report, published in September 2018, reveals that 50% of Hargreaves Lansdown workplace pension members with less than £5,000 saved are engaging with ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits technology promote a more inclusive workplace?
Need to know:Benefits technology should be fully accessible to every employee, no matter their personal situation, in order to promote an inclusive working environment.Technology allows for greater inclusion by reaching a wide range of ages, demographics and remote staff, including those with disabilities who may find standard communication tools difficult ...
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Case StudiesAtos uses engagement hub to offer tailored benefits to diverse workforce
IT services provider Atos has 9,000-plus employees working in more than 200 locations, and its workforce features a broad age range and a diverse mix of backgrounds. In addition, around 40% of its employees are site-based or home-based, 10% work offline, and 400 are overseas, so implementing an inclusive reward ...
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OpinionJohn Lamb: Assistive technology can create a better workplace for all
Organisations with a diverse and inclusive workforce reap vast benefits in terms of access to a wider range of skills, increased staff loyalty and greater customer satisfaction.One key factor in ensuring accessibility in the workplace is the use of assistive technology to enable d6isabled people to work alongside non-disabled colleagues. ...
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ArticleDAS achieves nearly 90% engagement in its digital rewards programme
Picture by Clint Randall www.pixelprphotography.co.ukLegal expenses insurance organisation DAS has seen almost 90% of its 700 employees in the UK and Ireland actively log in to its RIGHT Here RIGHT Now recognition and rewards programme in the year since its launch.The digital reward solution, developed by PeopleValue, allows managers and ...
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ArticleTalent strategy is the main focus for 82% of benefits professionals
Attracting and retaining talent is the top objective for four in five (82%) global benefits professionals, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.The latest Global Employee Benefits Watch, which surveys 497 benefits professionals responsible for 4,009,500 employees globally, also found that over 66% of global employers have now adopted human ...
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AnalysisThe role of benefits technology in enhancing the digital employee experience
Need to know:The digital employee experience relates to everything the employee goes through during their hire to retire journey, and technology is an important piece of this puzzle.Benefits technology that mirrors employees’ experiences as consumers is particularly effective, as the processes are already familiar and valued by them.Employers can use ...
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Case StudiesUniversity of Lincoln uses benefits technology to enhance employee experience
In order to strengthen its employer branding and consolidate its benefits and reward offering, the University of Lincoln launched an employee benefits platform, enhancing the digital employee experience for 2,000 core employees and 1,200 student employees.One Stop, launched in October 2017, was designed to bring together numerous employee benefits, reward ...
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Case StudiesTravis Perkins moves benefits and reward online to enhance employee experience
Over the past three years, builders’ merchant and home improvement retailer Travis Perkins has engaged in a long-term project to move its HR and payroll systems, including recognition awards, away from a manual, paper-based and administration-heavy in-house system.The organisation has now moved its benefits and reward offering online, streamlining processes ...
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OpinionAntonia Bello: Embracing benefits technology improves employee engagement
Benefits technology has developed in leaps and bounds in recent years, and what was once a yearly paper-pushing exercise is now an exciting chance to engage with employees more frequently.At Aspen, we have been careful to craft a benefits package that is not only suitable for the business and our ...