All Benefits technology articles – Page 77
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OpinionPaul Burrin: Is AI and the human workforce a match made in heaven?
Too often, the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) and the human workforce is about the threat to jobs. The truth, however, is that most roles will evolve to incorporate and coexist with AI.AI has the potential to take on mundane, repetitive tasks, freeing up employees' time to focus on doing ...
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AnalysisWhat do flexible benefit schemes look like in the modern workplace?
Need to know:Flexible benefit schemes are becoming more popular as employees come to expect more individuality, and employers focus on retaining them.Advancements in technology allow for more variety in terms of both the communication of benefits, and employees' means of accessing them.Organisations can offer a wide range of benefits, but ...
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AnalysisThe role of ESG funds in pension investment strategies
Need to know:ESG funds, which are different from ethical funds, consider the environmental, social and governance impacts of the organisation being invested in.Employers should use positive case studies to demonstrate to employees how their pension investment is affecting wider environmental, social and governance factors and projects.An organisation’s default investment fund ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Countrywide changes employee share scheme for 8,300 staff
EXCLUSIVE: Property organisation Countrywide has amended its employee share scheme provision to launch a new sharesave scheme (SAYE) for 8,300 eligible UK employees.The new scheme, which was implemented in April 2018, has replaced the organisation’s previous share incentive plan (SIP). It offers eligible employees a three-year sharesave plan that enables ...
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Supplier articleHow to create your people strategy using employee feedback
By Robert Hicks, Group HR DirectorFeedback is an important part of life. Without it, our connections would be incomplete. Communicating with people is how we learn to improve things, create efficiencies or bring people closer together. The same goes for in the workplace – you need to openly communicate with ...
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Article47% believe they have a good selection of employee benefits
Under half (47%) of respondents believe they have a good selection of employee benefits to choose from, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Global employee benefits watch 2018/19: giving employees a voice on global reward and benefits surveyed 2,200 employees in organisations of 4,000 or more employees in the UK, ...
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AnalysisHarnessing employee insights to improve engagement strategy
Need to know:Annual surveys are a popular choice for gathering employee insights, when used effectively and alongside other methods.Online forums, social media and digital platforms can provide easy, anonymous methods, but face-to-face conversation is still important.Empowering local managers to enact change is an important aspect of effective follow-up after canvassing ...
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Case StudiesVirgin Trains conducts in-depth investigation into employee experience
From 2006 to 2015, Virgin Trains conducted traditional annual engagement surveys. However, the process itself wasn't necessarily engaging, says Den Carter, head of colleague communication and engagement. "People were really highly engaged and really passionate about what they do, but saw doing that kind of survey as a duty," he ...
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AnalysisFinding ways to engage employees in the modern age
Need to know:Employees are becoming less likely to see their employer as a trusted source of information, which can impact meaningful engagement.Regular meetings, using technology to the employer's advantage, can be integral in maintaining a collaborative culture, even with the growing number of home-workers.Taking the time to analyse an organisation's ...
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Case StudiesHow AC Group is keeping staff engaged as it grows
AC Group is a wholesale tour operator for group travel in the UK and Ireland, and as of 2017 has expanded its operations into France. The organisation has seen rapid growth in recent years, and now has offices in the UK, Paris and New York. “18 months ago, we were ...
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AnalysisBest practices for measuring employee engagement
Need to know:Traditional annual surveys are still an effective way of measuring employee engagement, especially when used alongside other methods.Frequent pulse surveys and the use of digital platforms and social media can create a continuous listening strategy.External benchmarking, used carefully, can help an organisation understand its scores, while internal benchmarking ...
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ArticleHoliday Extras and Superdry shortlisted for Best benefits communication
Holiday Extras (pictured), PageGroup and Superdry are among the organisations shortlisted in the Best benefits communications, small employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This award recognises the most effective benefits communication strategies implemented by employers with fewer than 5,000 staff.The full category shortlist is:Holiday Extras, My Extras (Entered by ...
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AnalysisHow technology is shaping the future of employee reward
Need to know:The delivery of benefits is becoming more mobile-optimised, with new technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain waiting in the wings.Data and data analytics is playing an increasingly important part in the personalisation of reward.Communication, security and transparency remain key, especially amid concern and publicity ...
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Supplier articleInfographic: What respondents look for in benefits technology
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Case StudiesNorthumbrian Water streamlines benefits access with single sign-in portal
Northumbrian Water has streamlined access to benefits with a single sign-in portal, making data security a key issue for the organisation.The water organisation has 3,100 employees spread across the north east of England (where it trades as Northumbrian Water) and Essex and Suffolk (where it trades as Essex and Suffolk ...
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ArticleBT and Travis Perkins shortlisted for best benefits technology
BT and Travis Perkins (pictured) are among those shortlisted in the Best use of benefits technology category for the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This category recognises organisations that have used benefits technology to effectively meet the needs of both their employees and their business.The full category shortlist is:BT, BT Your Rewards ...
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Supplier articleUK Employee Benefits Watch 2018 Report
Thomsons Online Benefits’ latest UK Employee Benefits Watch 2018 report explores the critical role that benefits play in creating the ultimate connection with employees.Download the report to:Uncover the critical elements of a market leading UK benefits strategyFind out how UK employers have created a connected benefits ecosystem that allows them ...
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Supplier articleFour small steps to create better connections with your employees
By Catrin Lewis, Internal Communications ManagerSocial media has undoubtedly changed the way people interact. It’s made it easier for people to stay connected and gather information like never before. When it comes to internal communications, the right technology can help you better connect with your employees and increase employee engagement.I’ll ...
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Case StudiesInterContinental Hotels Group tailors benefits to main employee profile
Global hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has developed a reward strategy which includes the flexibility to cater to all of the employee profiles it manages.IHG's business model means that as a brand-focused franchise business, it only directly manages a small number of its hotels, so its primary workforce comprises ...
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AnalysisHow to structure a competitive reward strategy for different employee profiles
Need to know:A reward strategy encompassing different employee profiles should be based on a set of core principles that can be tailored to suit varying employees’ wants and needs in terms of benefits.Employers can collect employees’ opinions on what benefits are most valued using employee surveys and face-to-face focus groups.Employers ...