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Case StudiesPodcast: Emcor UK aligns benefits proposition with employees' expectations
Employee Benefits · Emcor UK podcastListen: Facilities management firm Emcor UK recognises the important role that a strong benefits proposition plays in the attraction and retention of key talent in a competitive marketplace.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Nicola Shephard, head of reward, benefits and people analytics, talks ...
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Case StudiesHerbert Smith Freehills supports employees’ future with living pension
When law firm Herbert Smith Freehills was approached about taking part in the living pension pilot, it was keen to support what it saw as a vital initiative not just for its own employees, but for society in general.Operating from 25 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and ...
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Case StudiesHamilton Barnes' benefits strategy evolves as the business grows
Recruitment agency Hamilton Barnes started up in 2014 and now employs 100 people, having grown from 20 pre-pandemic. As it has grown, it has had to develop its benefits offering to ensure it can hold on to talented staff.George Barnes, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hamilton Barnes, says: “The number ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Fox Agency's benefits proposition fully supports hybrid-working employees
Listen: With a hybrid-working employee base, Fox Agency reviewed its benefits proposition to ensure that it offers rewards that are meaningful to its staff.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Emma Loizidis, head of people at the marketing agency, explains why it was important for the business to create ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Fox Agency
Benefits on offer at Fox Agency:PensionSalary sacrifice pension arrangement; employees are automatically enrolled after three months' service. Employee contribution 5% and employer contribution 3%.Healthcare and wellbeing£25 monthly wellbeing allowance.Employee assistance programme: 24-hour helpline for all issues and telephone counselling if required.In-house mental health first aider.Personal trainer and Yoga sessions, every ...
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Case StudiesZuto prioritises financial and mental wellbeing with comprehensive benefits suite
Zuto is a fintech in the used car finance space. It employs 450 people, known as Zutonites, across its Macclesfield head office and Manchester contact centre. Mary Beighton, people and culture director at Zuto, says: “We’re growing quickly so we have to be competitive to attract and retain employees. To ...
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Case StudiesRicoh readies itself for next generation of workplace AI
In June 2019, document services, consulting, software and hardware business Ricoh placed itself at the vanguard among employers, introducing financial wellbeing artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot MyEva to its approximately 2,000 UK employees.In the years since, the organisation has seen registration for the service increase from 19% to 46%, highlighting employees’ ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by XDesign
Benefits on offer at XDesign:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension (GPP) plan with salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees. Employer and employee contributions of 4%, matched up to 5%.Life insurance.Critical illness leave at full pay for the first six months, and half pay for the following six to nine months.Healthcare ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: XDesign ensures its benefits strategy is an ever-evolving offering
?Employee Benefits · XDesign podcastListen: Digital consultancy XDesign has grown rapidly in the past two years and increased its headcount from 50 employees to over 450.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, chief people officer Ciji Duncan, explains how the organisation has adapted and expanded its benefits offering in ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Ogi
The benefits on offer at Ogi:PensionGroup personal pension (GPP) plan, with an employer contribution of 5% and minimum employee contribution of 4%. Employees can choose to contribute through salary sacrifice or from net pay.Healthcare and wellbeingHybrid private medical insurance (PMI) and health cash plans available through employer-funded flexible benefits scheme, ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Ogi takes a flexible approach to benefits in order to attract top talent
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Ogi podcastListen: For Ogi, the Welsh broadband and internet service provider, a comprehensive benefits suite is a key tool in its talent attraction strategy. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Lisa Hand, people experience director, explains how having a benefits package that is truly ...
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Case StudiesTesco educates and supports staff through salary advance scheme
Supermarket chain Tesco supports the financial wellbeing of its workforce through a salary advance scheme in addition to regular pay rises and an extensive benefits proposition.The employer, which has 345,000 staff, initially trialled its salary advance scheme with 6,000 employees working in its large and convenience stores in Liverpool during ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Atradius' reward strategy supports employees through cost-of-living crisis
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Atradius podcasListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Anne Middleton, head of HR for the UK and Ireland at Atradius, details how the organisation supports its employees' financial and mental wellbeing during difficult economic times.The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for the trade credit ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Atradius
Pension and group riskTrust-based defined contribution pension with 12% employer, 3% employee minimum contributions.Additional voluntary contributions.Group income protection benefit that pays 75% up to state retirement age.Life assurance at 10-times salary.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI), subsidised for all employees. Employees pay £30 per month for individual cover and up ...
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Case StudiesDeloitte gives staff control with flexible pension policy
In October 2022, professional services firm Deloitte introduced a flexible pension policy that gave its 22,000 UK employees more control over their finances, while still centring the importance of retirement savings.The policy allows staff to receive a cash payment in place of their pension contributions, in order to help people ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Eden Hotel Collection launches holistic wellbeing strategy to support staff
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Eden Hotel Collection PodcastListen: The Eden Hotel Collection has adapted its benefits proposition to ensure it is doing all it can to support employees during the current cost-of-living crisis. After a financial wellbeing survey in 2022, the organisation launched a holistic wellbeing strategy focused around money, ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at the Eden Hotel Collection
The benefits offered by the Eden Hotel Collection:Pension Group personal pension for all employees, with a 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.Healthcare and wellbeing Health cash plan for all employees, employee-paid. Includes cash back for dentist and optician appointments, for example. Wellbeing platform.Wellbeing champions.Mental health first aiders.Wagestream financial wellbeing ...
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Case StudiesIngenuity starts with the basics of pension scheme investment communication
When it comes to communicating to employees about pension scheme investing, Gary Douglas, finance director of new business agency Ingenuity, is of the firm belief that you must get the basics right first.Ingenuity, which employs just under 80 people, has historically had quite a young staff body. Accordingly, pensions were ...
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Case StudiesMitie focuses on front-line reward as cost-of-living crisis mounts
Strategic outsourcing and energy services business Mitie has tight margins, but still sees the importance of protecting and supporting front-line staff during difficult periods, meaning it has to focus on benefits that are affordable for the business, but make a real difference to employees.Jasmine Hudson, chief people officer at Mitie, ...
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Case StudiesMexa Solutions goes beyond pay to support everyday financial wellbeing
IT recruitment consultancy Mexa Solutions, founded by brothers Simon and Bob Bath seven years ago, gave its team a 10% pay rise in October 2022 to mitigate the financial burdens they may be facing in the current uncertain times.The pay rise did not come with any stipulations about increased output ...