All Benefits technology articles – Page 87
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Why respondents offer benefitsThey are an effective retention tool 81%They are an effective recruitment tool 76%To support employee health and wellbeing 72%They support their employer brand 54%They promote work-life balance 47%Because industry or regional competitors do 39%They are seen as entitlement by staff 39%To drive desired employee behaviours 36%They have ...
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ArticleKingswood launches employee engagement programme
Kingswood has introduced an employee engagement programme and a range of new voluntary benefits for its 650 staff.The educational activity provider has launched the programme to complement its existing benefits offering, to reward staff for their hard work and to further enhance the organisation's workplace culture.The programme, provided by Perkbox, ...
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Case StudiesTravis Perkins unifies its benefits offering
Travis Perkins, which employs approximately 30,000 people across the UK, operates according to its five core values, known as cornerstones: upholding family values, keeping people safe, working for its customers, being the best, and making decent returns. The latter does not merely refer to financial returns, but also to the ...
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ArticleBerry Recruitment launches employee engagement programme
Berry Recruitment is introducing an employee engagement programme for its 250 employees, including a recognition scheme and access to a range of voluntary benefits.The recruitment organisation is launching the engagement programme to enhance the range of benefits available to staff, and to help retain and attract top talent.The programme, provided ...
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ArticleStyle.com launches employee engagement platform
Condé Nast’s new e-commerce platform Style.com is to launch an employee engagement programme for its 85 employees.The programme will give staff access to employee benefits and discount schemes via a benefits hub.The platform, provided by Reward Gateway, will also enable employees to access recognition tools and internal communications using a ...
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ArticleZonal Retail Data Systems to launch discounts for staff
Zonal Retail Data Systems is to launch a new benefits platform and retail discount programme for its employees.The Scottish hospitality management organisation, which employs more than 400 staff, is introducing the programme to help it to attract and retain talent, and to ensure that the benefits it offers appeal to ...
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ArticleBBC switches payroll technology provider
The BBC has entered into a contract with IBM for the provision of outsourced finance, accounting payroll and associated technology provider.The contract aims to contribute towards the broadcaster’s efficiency targets, by providing a simplified and efficient service. This will include the introduction of cloud-based technologies to support payroll and expense ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Reward Gateway owner acquires Perkz
EXCLUSIVE: Reward Gateway’s parent organisation, International Benefits Holding (IBH), has acquired Perkz, an online employee benefits platform for the UK and Ireland.Under the terms of the acquisition, Perkz will operate separately from employee engagement software provider Reward Gateway, and will continue to focus on its current benefits offering and product ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Mercer and Thomsons Online Benefits partner on global benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Talent, health and wealth consulting firm Mercer has partnered benefits software provider Thomsons Online Benefits to offer global benefits management solutions for multi-national organisations.The partnership will see Mercer provide employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, while Thomsons will offer streamlined administration, automation and communication of benefit programmes through its ...
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OpinionIan McKenna: Smart technology can drive engagement with retirement savings
Achieving effective engagement with employees about their retirementbenefits is crucial for an employer to get the best return on such spend. If people do not understand something, it is virtually impossible for them to appreciate its value.Smartphones and tablets can now make this far easier, but this needs more than ...
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Case StudiesBMT Group offers employees automated pensions advice
Having moved from a defined benefit (DB) to a defined contribution (DC) scheme in 2011, maritime engineering business BMT Group wanted to ensure its 780 UK employees were able to develop a sound retirement strategy.The business initially considered bringing in a financial adviser but was introduced to the concept of ...
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AnalysisHow can technology be used in workplace pension schemes?
Need to know:The pensions freedoms mean there is more need for employers to facilitate online access to pensions.Modellers and apps are helping people map out potential retirement options.Robo-advice is providing tailored guidance to employees without the need for a financial adviser.Some platforms can link with other pension pots, personal savings ...
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ArticleGain insight into using technology for global health and wealth strategies at Employee Benefits Connect
Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2016 on Wednesday 9 March will be able to gain insight into how technology can be harnessed to support the health and financial wellbeing of global employees.During the conference session ‘Using technology to manage employees’ health and wealth in the global eco system', Matthew Lawrence, ...
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ArticleLearn how to use gamification to engage generation Z at Employee Benefits Connect
Delegates attending Employee Benefits Connect 2016 can learn about utilising gamification techniques to engage generation Z during an interactive roundtable session led by Jon Bryant, director, online and communications at Aon Employee Benefits.The session, ‘How important will gamification be in fully engaging generation Z?’, will examine how gamification is currently ...
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ArticleRolls-Royce introduces financial education and engagement strategy
Rolls-Royce has implemented a financial education and employee engagement strategy to engage employees with saving for retirement, and switched pension scheme providers.The strategy, which includes financial education presentations and access to an online platform, is designed to help employees take control of their finances.The aerospace power systems manufacturer introduced the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: IPG Mediabrands to launch financial wellbeing programme
EXCLUSIVE: IPG Mediabrands is to introduce a financial wellbeing programme for its 381 UK employees.The programme, provided by Nudge Global, will include online tools and information which staff can personalise to their individual financial needs, such as paying off student debt, getting on the housing ladder, having children and saving ...
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AnalysisAre apps increasing the take-up of voluntary benefits?
Need to know:The convenience and functionalities apps bring provide an opportunity to boost employee engagement with voluntary benefits.Good user experience and compelling content can ensure repeated use of an app.For maximum effect, mobile offerings should be strategically integrated into employers’ benefit programmes.In 2015, smartphones surpassed laptops as the most popular ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to flexible benefits technology
What is flexible benefits technology?This is a technology system, operating in-house or from cloud-based servers, that provides a platform to deliver a flexible benefits scheme. Increasingly, systems are designed to interface with other elements of benefits and reward, including pensions, and often have interactive and data-modelling tools that can be ...
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ArticleLondon City Airport introduces financial wellbeing app for staff
London City Airport has introduced a financial wellbeing app for its 500 employees.The app, provided by Squirrel, helps employees to manage their money and save directly from their pay.The financial wellbeing app was implemented in January 2016, with employee take up of 15% within the first month.Michelle Truss, HR business ...
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ArticleScottish Power introduces retirement savings portal
Scottish Power has introduced an online portal to help its employees meet their retirement saving goals.The portal, provided by Hymans Robertson, enables the 2,500 members of Scottish Power's defined contribution (DC) pension scheme to set a retirement income target and helps them to make informed decisions to meet that target.Around ...