All Benefits technology articles – Page 84
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ArticleBuyer's guide to flexible benefits technology
The factsWhat is flexible benefits technology?This is a form of technology that enables employers to deliver their flexible benefits scheme to employees. Systems can operate in-house or through cloud-based servers and, as well as providing access to benefits and reward, many include interactive tools to increase employee engagement.What are the ...
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Video: How mobile technology is changing HR
by Ross Webb, senior mobile product manager According to Deloitte’s Global mobile consumer survey, 97% of adults aged 18-24 check their mobile phones within three hours of waking up and check their mobile devices an average of 74 times per day.We’ve explored how technology will change HR’s relationship to their ...
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2 Sponsor's comment: Benefits in the digital age
Employee expectations and engagement. Multi-generational workforces. Advancements in technology. Being an employer of choice. Aligning benefits with business strategy. Salary sacrifice changes.These are all key challenges for HR according to the Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017. Some are old, some are new but they still keep many awake at night.Today, ...
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2 Sponsor's comment: Benefits in the digital age
Employee expectations and engagement. Multi-generational workforces. Advancements in technology. Being an employer of choice. Aligning benefits with business strategy. Salary sacrifice changes.These are all key challenges for HR according to the Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017. Some are old, some are new but they still keep many awake at night.Today, ...
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ArticleLouise’s lowdown: A voice-first future for employee benefits?
The need to keep abreast of consumer behaviours and recognise the ways in which employees prefer to seek information, engage with others, and conduct transactions in their personal lives has been much discussed in the employee benefits industry in recent years, particularly when it comes to technology. It is perhaps ...
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ArticleAsda and BNP Paribas shortlisted for best use of benefits technology
Asda, BNP Paribas, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing are among the organisations shortlisted in the best use of benefits technology category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award recognises organisations that have effectively utilised and adapted benefits technology to meet the needs of their workforce and support their business aims.The full ...
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ArticleWinners of the Corporate Adviser Awards 2017 announced
Photo: Simply PhotographyEmployee Benefits’ sister title, Corporate Adviser, announced the winners of its annual awards on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at Grange St Paul’s Hotel, London, hosted by Scottish comedian Alun Cochrane.Capita Employee Benefits was named Corporate Adviser firm of the year at the ceremony, and also won the best ...
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AnalysisHow is technology changing approaches to measuring employee engagement?
Need to know: Technology has enabled organisations to conduct engagement surveys on a more frequent basis.Apps and mobile-enabled websites allow employers to engage with non-desk-based employees.Real-time analysis and the ability to gather insights through technology can help employers to target specific engagement issues.Employee engagement may have come to be seen ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight on artificial intelligence and the future of employee health at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will be able to explore how developments in artificial intelligence and advances in technology can help structure a personalised, data-driven health and wellbeing strategy.Umang Patel (pictured), partnerships director at Babylon Health, will present a session titled ‘How is artificial intelligence redefining the future ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Explore the evolving role and purpose of recognition at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 can gain insight into how the changing workplace and technology are shaping future recognition programmes, as well as how recognition will drive performance and talent management.Jamie King (pictured), director of global rewards at Xexec, will present a session titled ‘Delivering value in recognition ...
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ArticleHow can employers support the health and wellbeing needs of employees on a lower income?
Need to know:An organisation’s culture can promote healthy lifestyles that do not have to cost staff a lot to maintain.Signposting healthy options and recipe cards in a staff canteen can help employees improve their diet, counteracting productivity slumps due to a lack of nutrients.Health cash plans and virtual GP services ...
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ArticleWorkplace automation can create communication challenges as well as opportunities
Many years ago, I spent my university summer holidays working in the head office for a large high-street bank. Close to its office was what was billed as ‘the world’s first robotic bar’. The main attraction was a large robotic barmaid, known as Cynthia, who was programmed to mix and ...
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OpinionAdam Corlett: Enough of the pessimism about the rise of the robots
Will all our jobs soon be replaced by robots? Recent headlines suggest so. But historical experience casts doubt on such sensationalism. Indeed there are reasons for us to encourage more automation, rather than worry about the harm it will do.It is common now to hear theories about how new technologies ...
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OpinionKate Hurn and Penny Hunt: Potential artificial intelligence and automation employment law issues in 2017
In January this year, a Japanese insurance company announced plans to replace 34 employees with robots. Automation is likely to affect labour markets worldwide and the reality is drawing nearer; RBS and NatWest announced in 2016 that they will be using a virtual chatbot to deal with UK customer queries ...
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OpinionProfessor Vlatka Hlupic: Organisational culture is key to getting the most out of technology
Dealing with the impact of technology on the workplace is, to a large extent, a matter of mindset. We can choose to adopt either one of the two scenarios: the first one is to get drawn into a fear-based and fixed mindset and worry that technology might take away our ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Discover how technology will shape workplace wellness at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: VitalityHealth will discuss how technology can help to shape employee wellness schemes at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Greg Levine, director of corporate and intermediated business at VitalityHealth, will present a session titled ‘The future of tailored employee wellness schemes’ as part of the driving performance conference stream on Wednesday 1 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight into data analytics at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Capita Employee Benefits will discuss the use of data analytics in employee benefits design at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Alex Tullett (pictured), head of benefit strategy at Capita Employee Benefits, will lead a session titled ‘Applying data analytics to employee benefits’, as part of the data analytics conference stream on ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 53% want to receive benefits communication around life events
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (53%) of employee respondents want their employer to communicate information about benefits to them around life events, such as marriage or childbirth, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Communicating employee benefits: driving the value of reward report, which surveyed 200 HR and reward professionals and ...
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AnalysisHow to ensure a flexible benefits scheme is truly flexible
Need to know:Online platforms and portals allow employees to access their benefits offering wherever they like for easy access.Any-time enrolment allows employees to adjust their benefits selection to keep pace with lifestyle changes.Trading benefits up or down ensures employees’ selections can be tailored to reflect their individual circumstances.Today’s always-on consumerist ...
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Article57% would wear an employer-paid fitness band at work to monitor their health
More than half (57%) of employee respondents would be open to wearing an employer-paid fitness band or similar device during working hours to help monitor their health and wellbeing, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its research, which is based on a survey of 1,249 working UK adults as part ...