All Benefits technology articles – Page 76
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ArticleSurrey County Council launches cycle to work scheme
Surrey County Council has launched a cycle to work scheme as part of its new employee benefits platform for 23,000 employees.The scheme, provided by Green Commute Initiative (GCI), was implemented in August 2018 as part of the Council’s new bespoke employee benefits platform, supplied by provider My Staff Shop. The ...
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Supplier articleSeven examples for communicating company benefits to new and existing employees
By Pippa Arthur-Van Praagh, Senior Client Success ManagerIf you've got an awesome employee benefits program, it's not always safe to assume all your people know it exists or how to access all their benefits. Numerous studies show that you need to repeat your message at least 3 times (yes, 3!) ...
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AnalysisTop tips for employers that want to improve pay transparency
Need to know:Increased transparency can boost engagement, retention and trust, among other things, meaning that it is well worth tackling ingrained traditions of secrecy surrounding compensation.Employers should find a degree of transparency that suits their organisation and workforce, and should use open communication to ensure it is rolled out smoothly.Pay ...
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Case StudiesBuffer's pay transparency has great effects on internal culture
In November 2013, following several months of internal salary transparency, social media management organisation Buffer took its pay information public, and has since become a prime example of the benefits of open communication about compensation.In the years since, the organisation has grown from a mere 12 staff to have 80 ...
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Supplier articleUsing communication and recognition to be a champion for your people
By Kylie Green, Director of ConsultancyWhen the results from Reward Gateway’s study were released earlier this year, the disconnect between employers and employees wasn’t too surprising. Disappointing? Absolutely. But surprising? Not really.Too often I’ve heard leaders say they think they’re doing “ok” or “enough” when it comes to communicating the ...
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Supplier articleThree lessons I learned from enterprising school students
By Jenny Fyans, Marketing ManagerHow often do you make the most of your time? I was recently given the opportunity to be on the judging panel for the Inner East London heat of the Young Enterprise Company Programme Awards (YECPA) – a beneficiary of the RG Foundation.The YECPA challenged students, ...
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ArticleWork and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into pension costs and transparency
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into whether enough is being done by those in the pension industry to provide transparency around charges, investment strategy and performance.The investigation follows on from the committee's report published in April, in response to an earlier inquiry launched in September 2017, ...
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AnalysisWhat support can employers give in the decumulation pension phase?
Need to know:Employers should talk early and openly with employees on the subject of retirement, so they can benefit from long-term support systems.Technology can provide financial support and education to the majority of employees, while those with assets may need signposting to an independent financial adviser.Nudges should be engaging rather ...
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Case StudiesGerald Eve's open dialogue around decumulation helps employees plan for retirement
Property consultant Gerald Eve has nine offices in the UK and employs 480 staff, with an average of eight employees a year approaching retirement. Being open about retirement is one of the cornerstones of its approach to decumulation.Sarah Draper, HR director, says: “In some organisations, there is still a stigma ...
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ArticleMore than half of UK employers do not understand life assurance payout policies
More than half (55%) of employers do not accurately understand the circumstances in which group life assurance (GLA) policies pay out, according to research by Opinium on behalf of Group Risk Development (Grid).The research gathered opinions from 500 HR decision makers at 500 UK employers, including 100 organisations with more ...
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ArticleFord uses body tracking technology to create personalised workstations for employees
Image credit: Ford Valencia Engine Assembly PlantCar manufacturing organisation Ford is using advanced body tracking technology to ergonomically design personalised workstations for its auto-assembly line staff.The technology, typically seen alongside games consoles, is being used at Ford’s Valencia Engine Assembly Plant in Spain to help design less physically stressful workstations ...
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Supplier articleHow HR professionals can use advances in technology as a force for change
By Rob Boland, Group Director of Product and Client SuccessThe world of change in business is, ironically, going through a lot of change itself – and it’s been mainly driven by the growth of technology and data.Embracing technological advances as they happen is absolutely critical to businesses moving forward – ...
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Case StudiesHow Charles Stanley is transforming its male-dominated working culture
The conversation continues at Employee Benefits Live 2018...Financial services is traditionally a male-dominated sector, and the industry’s gender pay gap statistics show there is still a lot of work to do to make it a more equal place. However, investment management firm Charles Stanley has made a concerted effort to ...
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AnalysisHow can employers respond proactively to the #MeToo movement?
The conversation continues at Employee Benefits Live 2018...Need to know:Despite the publicity of the #MeToo movement, problems with sexual harassment in the workplace remain widespread.Getting the basics in place, such as a policy all staff are familiar with, is the first step in addressing the issue.There are also wider cultural ...
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OpinionSarah Chilton: How employers can put an end to sexism and harassment in the workplace
The conversation continues at Employee Benefits Live 2018...Sexual harassment in the workplace has received a huge amount of attention over the past few months. Employers must take steps to tackle harassment, to reduce their own risk, and to instill safer working cultures in their organisations.In early 2018, the Women and ...
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Supplier article5 ways to have a more visible leadership team
By Kylie Green, Director of ConsultancyOne recurring issue that I hear employees and employers all over the world talking about is the disconnect between leaders and their people. You’ve probably heard people say, “My manager doesn’t tell me anything,” “What goes on behind closed boardroom doors doesn’t affect me,” or ...
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Case StudiesAWE keeps communications engaging for employees in diverse roles
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) faces unique challenges when it comes to keeping employees informed without disengaging them.AWE has employees in a diverse range of roles, from office-based workers to manufacturing and industrial staff, and even dedicated on-site firefighters. In addition, due to the high security nature of its work, ...
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AnalysisCan over-communication damage employee engagement?
Need to know:Overloading employees with information can cause them to disengage, but the answer is not necessarily to decrease the organisation's level of communication.Avoiding over-reliance on emails, implementing a multi-channel approach, and segmenting and targeting messages are all ways to avoid over-communication.Employers should find a way to cut through the ...
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OpinionDr Michael Koch: How to communicate without damaging engagement
A growing body of research shows that internal communication plays a key role in stimulating employee engagement. However, for communication to be an effective engagement driver, several conditions need to be met.The first concerns the quantity of communication: as a rule of thumb, the more management communicates, the better. Employees ...
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Supplier articleBenefits in the digital age: 5 secrets of success
The world of work has been transformed over the last decade. The rise of technology, the internet and the super-computers that virtually all of us carry in our pockets have revolutionised our interactions with one another, the dynamic between employer and employee, and the way that we seize opportunities.Download the ...