All Benefits technology articles – Page 86

  • matthew-gregson
    Article

    70% want to access employee benefits from their mobile device

    2016-09-28T10:14:29Z

    More than two thirds (70%) of employee respondents would like access to their employee benefits from a mobile device, but only 51% are currently able to do so, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Global employee benefits watch 2016-17 report, which surveyed 448 global HR and reward professionals and ...

  • dipa-mistry-kandola
    Article

    22% are satisfied with their ability to measure the impact of employee benefits

    2016-09-20T10:35:06Z

    Less than a quarter (22%) of employer respondents are satisfied with their ability to measure the contribution employee benefits make to the business, according to research by Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP).Its survey of 100 senior HR decision makers also found that 90% of respondents believe it is important for ...

  • paul-bissell
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Hutchison 3G to discuss benefits technology at Employee Benefits Live

    2016-09-15T10:31:41Z

    Hutchison 3G will discuss the impact of technology on employee benefits at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Paul Bissell (pictured), head of reward at Hutchison 3G, will take to the stage on day two of the London-based event, as part of the benefits technology conference stream.In a session entitled 'Reward and benefits ...

  • Video

    What is next for workplace savings?

    2016-08-18T10:44:17Z

    The eight minute video above, presented by Miranda Seath, senior researcher at Platforum, and Jeremy Fawcett, head of direct at Platforum, covers: What are the key developments affecting workplace savings and why are they important?What are the drivers for improved employee engagement in workplace saving?What new digital forms of advice ...

  • Aberdeen
    Analysis

    What role does robo-advice play in a financial education strategy?

    2016-08-03T13:10:00Z

    Need to know:The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimates that there are 16 million people in the ‘advice gap’: those that need financial advice but cannot afford it.While the retail distribution review (RDR) made the advice charging process more transparent, it also made it more expensive by raising standards.Robo-advice is seen ...

  • EB Wired
    Article

    Watch Employee Benefits Wired: the changing shape of the employee benefits market on demand

    2016-07-15T09:24:00Z

    Employee Benefits Wired: the changing shape of the employee benefits market, is now available to watch on demand. The 30-minute panel discussion can be viewed online at any time. The webinar took place on 7 July 2016 in association with Xerox HR Services. The panel included Debbie ...

  • Willis Towers Watson 2016 Award
    Article

    Employee Benefits named Pensions/Benefits Publication of the Year

    2016-07-14T10:11:10Z

    Employee Benefits has been named Pensions/Benefits Publication of the Year at the 2016 Willis Towers Watson Media Awards, winning the accolade for the second year in a row.The annual industry media awards, now in its eleventh year, recognises excellence in business journalism, focusing on the areas of HR, pensions, benefits ...

  • July Events 1
    Article

    Employee Benefits Live conference streams to address key industry challenges

    2016-07-13T09:17:00Z

    Workplace equality and diversity, benefits technology, pensions, and health and wellbeing are just some of the dedicated conference streams that will feature at Employee Benefits Live 2016.On day one of the event, on Tuesday 11 October, conference streams include workplace pensions, which will highlight issues such as auto-re-enrolment, and the ...

  • Starbucks
    Article

    Starbucks enhances pay and benefits package for US staff

    2016-07-12T10:25:03Z

    International coffee chain Starbucks is increasing pay and enhancing its benefits package for US-based employees, including changes to its healthcare programme and share scheme.Starbucks US is developing a personalised healthcare benefits package with the aim of giving employees greater flexibility and choice to suit their needs and budget.From 18 July ...

  • Gethin Nadin
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Benefex and EY partner on employee engagement

    2016-07-11T10:45:38Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Professional services organisation EY has partnered with employee benefits provider Benefex to offer employee engagement solutions.The organisations will work together to provide employee benefits and engagement technology alongside consulting services with the aim of enhancing people performance, staff engagement, and talent attraction and retention.The collaboration will see EY deliver ...

  • Money budget
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: 47% cite budget as barrier to improving employee engagement

    2016-07-05T09:46:20Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Almost half (47%) of employer respondents cite budget as a barrier to improving employee engagement, according to research by Employee Benefits and Xerox HR Services.The Benefits research 2016, which surveyed a total of 338 employer respondents, also found that 44% point to the lack of time and resources as ...

  • laptop and mobile
    Article

    85% of students expect an annual pay rise when they start work

    2016-06-27T11:07:21Z

    More than four fifths (85%) of students expect an annual pay rise when they join a workforce, according to research by mobile app Debut.The Expectations of Work report, which surveyed 12,000 students in May 2016, also showed that 80% of respondents believe it is now harder to get a job ...

  • Infographic 1
    Analysis

    Infographic: How are employers improving employee engagement with benefits?

    2016-06-22T14:39:30Z

    An infographic looking at the measures employer respondents are taking to improve employee engagement with benefits (Source: Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016).Read more in How communication can drive benefits take-up

  • Wearable tech
    Article

    37% do not trust employers not to use wearable technology data against them

    2016-06-21T10:55:27Z

    More than a third (37%) of respondents do not trust their employer not to use the data from wearable technology against them in some way, according to research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).Its survey of 2,370 UK employees also found that 55% of respondents would use wearable technology in the workplace and ...

  • Handshake
    Article

    SD Worx acquires Ceridian UK and Ireland

    2016-06-15T14:54:42Z

    HR service provider SD Worx has acquired human capital management technology organisation Ceridian UK and Ceridian Ireland in a full share acquisition.SD Worx and Ceridian will also create a partnership to deliver cloud human capital management software across Europe, including a long-term agreement to develop and provide global human capital ...

  • Smart-phone
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: 28% rate their intranet as very valuable

    2016-06-15T13:35:57Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Overall, employer respondents perceive more established forms of technology as holding much greater value for their organisation than some of the newer developments to enter the market, according to the Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016.On a rating scale of one to five, with ...

  • Debbie Lovewell-Tuck
    Article

    What are the latest developments in employee benefits?

    2016-06-13T16:41:12Z

    So much has changed in the past 12 years. The world is now a very different place to the one we inhabited in 2004 when Employee Benefits published its inaugural Benefits research.In the reward and benefits arena, for example, pensions simplification was one of the hot topics of the day ...

  • Anglian Water
    Article

    Anglian Water launches reward and recognition platform

    2016-06-09T09:24:36Z

    Anglian Water has launched a reward and recognition platform for its 4,500 UK employees.The platform, provided by Xexec, aims to enhance employee motivation and enable Anglian Water to give something back to staff.The platform, Going the extra mile (Gem), replaces a previous paper-based offering.The new reward and recognition programme allows ...

  • Asda
    Article

    Asda and Quintiles shortlisted for best benefits technology

    2016-05-27T10:56:18Z

    Asda (pictured), Axa UK and Quintiles are among the organisations shortlisted for the ‘Best use of benefits technology’ award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award celebrates the most effective use of benefits technology within an organisation, engaging employees from all departments.The full category shortlist is:Asda, SharesaveAXA UK, MaxCallcredit, Benefits ...

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    Article

    38% say flexible working is top influencer of job satisfaction globally

    2016-05-25T16:13:15Z

    Employees in western countries consider themselves to be happier in their jobs, more loyal to their employers and more productive at work, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.The Mobility, performance and engagement report, which is based on the self-assessment of 1,865 ...