All Benefits technology articles – Page 85
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ArticleMercer to acquire Thomsons Online Benefits
Mercer is to acquire global employee benefits and employee engagement software provider Thomsons Online Benefits.The acquisition aims to bring together Mercer's consulting and broking services with Thomsons Online Benefits' employee benefits technology.The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.Julio Portalatin (pictured), president and chief executive officer at Mercer, said: ...
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Case StudiesLendlease uses activity tracker loan scheme to address health hotspots
Property and infrastructure organisation Lendlease is helping employees improve their physical activity levels with the aid of an activity tracker loan scheme, which is part of its overall health and wellbeing strategy.Baseline health checks for staff conducted in autumn 2013 produced data in 2014 that indicated Lendlease’s collective workforce was ...
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OpinionPaul Lefrere: Wearable technology can enhance employee performance
Wearable experiences (WE) and augmented reality (AR) can be used in combination (Wear) to provide important types of work benefit. Examples include empowering people with modest skills so they can perform at a higher level if they want to; giving people ways to explore new work and career options; improving ...
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AnalysisHow can gamification be utilised in a benefits communication strategy?
Need to knowGamification is not necessarily just about playing games; it is all about using game principles, such as competition, to engage with employees.It can be used as a tool to educate a workforce about pensions, health and wealth.Gamification also includes wearable technology.Employers can use gaming to communicate with their ...
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ArticleHow sustainable is wearable technology as a workplace benefit?
Need to know:Wearable technology should be fully incorporated into a health and wellbeing strategy rather than purchased to be used as a standalone perk.Wearable devices can support employees’ mental wellbeing, as well as their physical health.Technology is evolving to provide detailed analytics data.Wearable technology has revolutionised the fitness industry, with ...
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Case StudiesSage uses app to demonstrate the value of its benefits package
In March 2016, multinational business software organisation Sage introduced an interactive app in order to help senior executives understand the value of their benefits package, Sage Rewards.The app, which was developed by Caburn Hope, is optimised for tablets and can also be viewed on desktop. It is available to around ...
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OpinionDavid D’Souza: Advances in technology allow us to reimagine the structure of work
The leaps forward made by some key areas of technology allow us to reimagine the structure of how work might be in the near future. There is no doubt that we have opportunities to fundamentally reshape the way that we think about people, places and productivity in this brave new ...
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ArticleHow can organisations future-proof their benefits technology?
Need to know:Technology can enable employees to engage with benefits when and how they want to.Advances in technology could improve user experience in the employee benefits space, and provide a higher level of personalisation.Benefits technology should have the agility to meet changing employee and employer needs, and take into account ...
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ArticleWhat is the future for pensions technology?
Need to knowThe introduction of the pension freedoms intensified the need for online pension tools.New pensions technology will be more interactive, allowing employees to make immediate changes to their pension plan.The growth of defined contribution assets will help drive product innovation.Pensions technology was thrust into the limelight following the announcement ...
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Article76% rank flexible working in their top three benefits
More than three quarters (76%) of respondents name flexible working as one of their top three priorities when it comes to being offered a benefits package from their ideal employer, according to research by BT.Its Mobile multiplier report, which surveyed 1,528 office employees across France, Germany, Spain and the UK, ...
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ArticleAdvo Group acquires HR Experts
Employee benefits organisation Advo Group has acquired HR Experts, which was previously part of Broker Direct.Advo Group has acquired the HR consultancy as part of its aim to establish itself as a provider of online technology systems for payroll, benefit management and communication.The acquisition also aims to enhance HR Expert's ...
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ArticleCancer Research UK launches bespoke online benefits platform
Cancer Research UK is launching a bespoke online benefits platform that integrates its employee engagement, discounts, and reward and recognition schemes.The new platform, provided by Xexec, will see Cancer Research UK move from a paper-based reward and recognition system to an online scheme.The portal will enable the charity to celebrate ...
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Article45% would welcome wearable technology in the workplace
Just under half (45%) of respondents would welcome the introduction of wearable technology in the workplace, according to research by PMI Health Group.The research, which surveyed 1,197 UK adults aged between 18 and 64 years old, also found that 40% of respondents would object to sharing personal, health-related data generated ...
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ArticleHome Group and Asda celebrate achievements via digital peer recognition
Employee Benefits Live 2016: Home Group uses a digital recognition programme to enable both peers and managers to celebrate individuals' achievements and hard work by sending e-cards to employees across the business.The number of e-cards sent and the reasons for these are reviewed by the executive team on a monthly ...
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ArticleCath Kidston uses pulse surveys to gauge staff engagement
Employee Benefits Live 2016: Retail organisation Cath Kidston introduced weekly pulse surveys to gather staff feedback and gauge employee engagement levels.The retailer introduced the pulse engagement surveys, provided by Officevibe, at the beginning of 2016. The online surveys are emailed to staff on a different day every week, and take ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Central government to launch online benefits platform
EXCLUSIVE: The UK central government is to launch a benefits platform to provide 418,000 civil servants with online access to their employee benefits package.The bespoke platform has been developed by Edenred, which has been appointed the sole provider of employee benefits to UK government staff through the Employee Services framework, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: BT to consolidate benefits in global online platform
EXCLUSIVE: BT is to bring all of its employee benefits together in one place with the launch of a new online benefits portal.Following BT’s acquisition of EE in January 2016, the organisation has been using three separate benefits platforms. Its introduction of the new platform, provided by Benefex, is aimed ...
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ArticleIs there a place for personalisation in a benefits strategy?
Need to know:The definition of personalisation has changed and is now data driven.The personalisation of benefits helps to empower employees to perform at their best at work.Challenges to the increasing use of personalised benefits packages include many employers' desire for standardised benefits systems, particularly in large, multi-national organisations.The initial personalisation ...
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Supplier article
Five ways to invest in the connected world
Smart utility metering; fitness trackers; connected cars; smart factories; precision agriculture: the internet of things encompasses myriad applications. But how do you gain exposure – and profit – from this growing trend, asks Neptune fund manager & CTO Ali Unwin.Read more:Important informationInvestment risksNeptune funds may have a high historic volatility ...
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ArticleLaw firm BLM to introduce online retirement planning tool for staff
Law firm BLM is to introduce an online retirement planning tool for its 1,700 employees.The tool, provided by Portus, enables staff to calculate their retirement income and see how this could change in different scenarios, helping employees to plan for their retirement.The launch follows a review of BLM’s benefits package ...