All Case studies articles – Page 45
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Case StudiesStott and May provides motivation with an engaging workplace
Recruitment business Stott and May has gone out of its way to ensure the office is not just seen as a place of work as it seeks to appeal to a modern workforce.The firm’s London office is decorated in a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory theme, while its New York ...
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Case StudiesUniversity of Lincoln offers tailored financial education to staff
The combination of pensions freedoms, reforms to the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme (USS) and The Teachers’ Pension, relatively low pay awards in recent years and the fact more academic staff now work on a sessional or contract basis means there is a huge education piece to be had around finance and ...
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Case StudiesKingfisher uses gaming app to engage staff with long-term saving
In November 2014, the Kingfisher Group launched an app, Bolt to the finish, to encourage its 36,000 employees to engage with retirement saving.The app is part of an integrated five-year campaign, Saving for your future, which was developed together with agency Teamspirit following the successful auto-enrolment of 14,000 Kingfisher Group ...
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Case StudiesSimplyhealth offers its workforce a total reward overview
Simplyhealth, which employs 1,400 people, uses its reward site, My Reward, to strengthen its employee pay, bonus and benefits offering and provide a go-to place where employees can find out anything they want to know about their total reward package.With its employee engagement relative to benefits on the increase, the ...
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Case StudiesZurich takes a country-specific approach to staff health and wellbeing
Global insurer Zurich employs around 55,000 people in more than 170 countries. Although it has a global strategy to create an environment where employees feel their health and wellbeing is supported by the organisation, the delivery of this is very much determined by the specifics of each country.Georgina Farrell, head ...
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Case StudiesInterContinental Hotels Group delivers business value through benefits strategy
As a large global hospitality organisation, the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) ensures that it has a benefits strategy in place that supports the business goal of delivering value through preferred brands and talented people.IHG has almost 4,900 hotels worldwide that are either franchised, owned or managed by the organisation, and ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by InterContinental Hotels Group
A look at the benefits offered by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG):PensionsTrust-based defined contribution scheme for all corporate employees.IHG auto-enrolled staff in September 2013. The scheme received the Pensions Quality Mark in 2014.HealthcarePrivate medical insurance, employer-paid through a healthcare trust, administered by Healthcare RM. Employees can pay to include family members.Dental ...
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Case StudiesThoughtWorks reduces gender stereotypes and pay gap
Global software consultancy firm ThoughtWorks connects its internal values with the attraction and retention of female talent. Its three key values are: being a sustainable business; championing software excellence; social and economic justice.ThoughtWorks makes its decisions as an organisation based on these values, as well as attracting women to its ...
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Case StudiesDeloitte publishes pay data to demonstrate commitment to equality
In August 2015, Deloitte voluntarily released its pay data prior to this becoming a compulsory requirement for large employers under the government’s gender pay gap reporting plans.Deloitte wanted to publish the data before it became compulsory to demonstrate to its 15,000 UK staff that it is fully committed to gender ...
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Case StudiesNorth Yorkshire County Council offers green cars
North Yorkshire County Council has offered its 18,000 members of staff a car salary sacrifice scheme since 2010, but over the years, it has been necessary for the council to adapt its offering to better suit its workforce.Since it was first introduced, the scheme has expanded to offer staff more ...
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Case StudiesDanone engages staff with company cars
Danone uses communication to ensure its longstanding company car scheme remains relevant and valued by staff.In September 2015, Danone launched a salary sacrifice car scheme as a separate benefit, which is offered alongside its existing company car plan. Both schemes are provided by Leaseplan.The new scheme is available to all ...
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Case StudiesFleetmatics uses data to revise health and wellbeing strategy
The power of data is well understood by Fleetmatics, a global organisation specialising in developing fleet management software. But, when Michael Arkins joined as HR manager in 2012, the organisation was failing to take full advantage of its own data. “A mixture of spreadsheets and forms were being used to ...
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Case StudiesHerbert Smith Freehills supports mental wellbeing through mentor network
In May 2015, Herbert Smith Freehills launched a mental health mentor programme to support the 2,000 employees at its London office and the 250 members of staff based at its Belfast location. The law firm runs mentoring schemes in other areas of the business, and wanted to draw on this ...
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Case StudiesAstellas reflects CSR policy through charitable giving
Astellas promotes its corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy by offering its 400 staff the opportunity to donate money to charity as they earn and volunteer for community projects. Employees also fundraise towards the organisation's own foundation, the Astellas European Foundation, as well as its chosen corporate charity.The pharmaceutical firm also ...
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Case StudiesPepsiCo relaunches flexible benefits to meet employee requirements
When food and drinks manufacturer PepsiCo looked to relaunch its flexible benefits scheme in 2015, it was keen to introduce a new benefit and so undertook a series of questionnaires and focus groups with employees.Kajal Mistry, total rewards officer, says: “It had been two years since a new benefit had ...
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Case StudiesNationwide uses communications to increase staff pension contributions
The Nationwide group personal pension (GPP), established in 2007, has over 11,000 members. From September 2015, the building society raised its standard contribution rate to the pension scheme from 9% to 13% and has also undertaken to match employees’ additional contributions up to 3%. The minimum employee contribution rate remains ...
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Case StudiesAnglian Water taps into own resources for staff benefits
Anglian Water prides itself on its inclusive culture when it comes to employee engagement and retention, which is why the water supply organisation offers a range of benefits to as many staff as possible. One of its key challenges is offering a benefits package that is both cost-effective and competitive ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Anglian Water
A look at the benefits offered by Anglian Water:PensionTrust-based defined contribution (DC) pension scheme available for all new staff with a salary sacrifice option available.Minimum employee contribution set at 5% with a matching employer contribution of up to 8%.Defined benefit (DB) scheme closed to new joiners.Health and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance ...
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Case StudiesBirmingham Children’s Hospital immunises staff for the winter
Birmingham Children’s Hospital offers its 3,600 employees annual winter flu immunisations. Of those, 2,610 are frontline staff, who are in constant contact with patients. Last year, 90% of them made use of the jab.The hospital also has a team managing the campaign, as well as 120 voluntary flu champions who ...
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Case StudiesDomestic and General engages global workforce with recognition scheme
Domestic and General launched an international reward and recognition scheme for its 2,500-plus employees in December 2014. The reward programme, provided by Red Letter Days for Business, is available to employees in six countries: the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.Phil Harvey, group HR director for the warranty provider, ...