All Benefits technology articles – Page 81

  • people analytics
    Supplier article

    How people analytics gives HR better vision

    2017-11-16T15:39:39Z

    By Gethin Nadin, Director, Global PartnershipsOn occasion, an aircraft will fly directly through a cloud. This might make some passengers nervous as they’ll no doubt wonder what the risk is by the pilot not being able to see the sky ahead of him. The basics of flying require a pilot ...

  • email
    Supplier article

    Writing email copy: content and subject

    2017-11-14T16:40:13Z

    by Sophie Gane – CopywriterIt’s perhaps an odd thing to say, but when you write an email, one of the last things you should think about is writing the email. Weird huh?Well, not really.If you’ve been following our series, you’ll know by now that you first need to plan your ...

  • communications channel
    Supplier article

    Choosing the right communications channel

    2017-11-13T17:22:48Z

    By Simon Andrew, Insight and Engagement DirectorWhat’s in a channel? If the message is strong, then it doesn’t matter how it’s delivered. Said someone who has never been dumped by text.Ok if truth be told, I haven’t either, but I have heard some horror stories over the years. You see, ...

  • comms
    Supplier article

    Internal communications: clarity and control is more important than ever

    2017-11-10T17:17:01Z

    by Alistair Dunn-Coleman, product director, BenefexWe live in a world where the most valuable thing you own is your own attention. Websites, apps, notifications, collaboration tools, adverts, blogs and more are all jostling to grab the attention of your employees. It’s not just through their computers either, we’re nagging them ...

  • Chris-Morgan
    Article

    32% of employers communicate about benefits at least once a month

    2017-11-10T10:13:03Z

    Under a third (32%) of employer respondents communicate to their staff about employee benefits at least once a month, according to research by Ellipse.Its survey of 1,150 UK employees and 1,001 UK employers also found that only 7% of employer respondents do not communicate with their staff at all about ...

  • Augmented reality
    Supplier article

    Goodbye QR codes, hello augmented reality

    2017-11-09T17:06:50Z

    Simon Andrew, Insight and Engagement Director, BenefexBlack and white squares. Taking you to a website which you could probably type out quicker. QR codes brought some novelty, but they were ultimately underwhelming.A QR code is essentially a barcode that, when scanned, can direct your phone to a website, download a ...

  • Matthew Gregson
    Article

    35% of employers implement financial support as a global wellbeing initiative

    2017-11-07T10:19:10Z

    More than a third (35%) of global employer respondents have implemented financial support, outside of pensions, as a global wellbeing initiative, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Global employee benefits watch 2017/2018, which surveyed 400 global HR and reward professionals and 2,000 employees in organisations of 4,000 employees or ...

  • employee engagement with pensions
    Analysis

    How can employers create greater employee engagement with pensions?

    2017-11-06T15:18:00Z

    Need to knowRather than focus on pensions, employers can teach concepts such as regular savings and stock market investment as part of broader financial education.An audience can be segmented by factors such as age, life stage, bonus and size of pension fund to make communications personal.Employers should ditch the jargon ...

  • benefits technology in numbers
    Analysis

    Benefits technology in numbers

    2017-11-02T16:19:14Z

    Facts and figures relating to benefits technology.!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");

  • Matthew Morris
    Opinion

    Matthew Morris: Blockchain will have a major impact on employee benefits

    2017-11-02T06:00:58Z

    Blockchain. It has become a buzzword in fintech. Blockchain first rose to prominence as the platform on which the digital money Bitcoin runs, but the essence of blockchain technology has now progressed to smart contracts, which has huge implications for the world of HR and employee benefits.A blockchain is a ...

  • blockchain
    Analysis

    How will blockchain technology impact employee benefits?

    2017-11-02T06:00:00Z

    Need to knowBlockchain technology allows transactions to be exchanged securely and transparently within peer-to-peer networks, and can automate a range of processes.It could streamline areas such as recording education, skills and performance, cross-border payments, VAT administration, payroll, pensions, and private medical insurance.However, it is still in its infancy within HR ...

  • What respondents look for in benefits technology
    Analysis

    Infographic: What respondents look for in benefits technology

    2017-11-01T14:13:42Z

    Two infographics exploring some of the main factors respondents look for in benefits technology, and how they source benefits technology.!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");

  • Northumbrian Water Group
    Case Studies

    Northumbrian Water Group uses benefits portal to increase employee awareness

    2017-10-31T06:00:23Z

    Northumbrian Water Group implemented a one-stop benefits portal using single sign-on technology to increase employees' awareness of their benefits provision and understanding of what is available to them.The portal, which is provided by benefits technology firm Staffcare, incorporates the organisation's pensions, corporate individual savings account (ISA) and voluntary benefits programme.Neil ...

  • ROI
    Analysis

    How to measure a return on investment (ROI) on benefits technology

    2017-10-31T06:00:00Z

    Need to knowThe cost of benefits technology can vary considerably, from a set-up price of £15,000 to £100,000 per organisation for a flexible benefits scheme, depending on the complexity and scale.When it comes to measuring return on investment, research by Personal Group estimates that an organisation with 1,000 employees can ...

  • Four data points to consider while evaluating new employee benefits
    Supplier article

    Four data points to consider while evaluating new employee benefits

    2017-10-30T14:52:25Z

    By Debra Corey, Group Reward Director at Reward GatewayThere are many steps to take before you start looking at new benefit options, but one of the steps I often see people forget is to look at the data.What do I mean by that? It’s important to pull together data to ...

  • edward houghton
    Opinion

    Edward Houghton: The best reward strategies are often data driven

    2017-10-30T14:30:02Z

    Reward and pay are fundamentally important factors for helping to attract, retain and engage employees at work. Given the availability and increasing prominence of data systems to HR professionals, the best strategies are now, more often than not, data-driven: both in their development and in their communication. To succeed today, ...

  • employers-measure-employee-engagement
    Analysis

    Infographic: How do employers measure engagement with online or flexible benefits portals?

    2017-10-30T14:30:00Z

    An infographic exploring how employers measure employee engagement with their online or flexible benefits portal.!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");

  • employee communication planning
    Supplier article

    The ‘who, what and why’ you can never forget in employee communication planning

    2017-10-27T09:44:41Z

    By Megan Gough, head of client communications at Reward GatewayIt’s exciting to launch a new programme. One that you know will delight and engage your employees — you’ve done your homework, you’ve got the leadership team on board and now you’re sitting in a room with the team wondering what ...

  • Tim-Middleton-2017
    Opinion

    Tim Middleton: How should pensions communications be adapted for part-time and job-share employees?

    2017-10-25T16:27:56Z

    Over the past decade, there has been a marked increase in the number of people working part-time. The need for flexibility in the workforce has seen many people take on more than one job and large employers can no longer assume that the majority of their employees are full-time. This ...

  • debbie lovewell-tuck
    Article

    Debbie Lovewell-Tuck: Harnessing the power of technology

    2017-10-24T13:30:00Z

    As our Benefits Technology Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.The speed of technological evolution constantly seems to be accelerating. It is strange to think that ...