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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Emcor UK
The benefits on offer at Emcor UK:PensionContract-based group personal pension (GPP) plan, the Group Flexible Retirement Plan.Healthcare and wellbeingEmployee assistance programme for all employees, employer paid.Occupational health, employer paid.Health Assessment or screening, available through flexible benefit scheme.Private medical insurance for certain employee levels.Health screening for certain employee levels.York Test home ...
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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 StudiesAberdeenshire Council uses data to shape employee benefits strategy
Around 16,500 people work for Aberdeenshire Council across a diverse range of roles including office staff, teachers and waste recycling operatives. Data plays an important part in understanding their needs as Niall Silvestro, analytics and reward strategy lead at Aberdeenshire Council, explains: “Effective use of data fosters innovation and helps ...
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Case StudiesTSB establishes inclusive environment through carer support
In order to offer valued support, retail banking organisation TSB initially set out to identify how many of its 5,000 UK employees are carers. In doing this, it discovered that around 10% have caring responsibilities and was able to establish a mutual acknowledgement between employees and managers about what help ...
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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 StudiesStephenson Harwood's electric company car scheme supports green goals
Stephenson Harwood offers its employees a car scheme that gives them the option to drive a brand new electric car of their choice through a salary sacrifice agreement, which, in turn, supports the law firm's commitment to reducing it's impact on the environment.The scheme, introduced in 2021, is open to ...
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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 StudiesGardner Leader uses wellbeing committee and flexible working to ensure inclusivity
An inclusive health and wellbeing strategy is key for law firm Gardner Leader to be able to continue to maintain and protect its ethos for its 175-plus-strong workforce.The business, which has offices in Swindon, Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Windsor, Oxford and London, has a committed and active wellbeing committee comprising fully ...
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Case StudiesAdmiral places inclusive wellbeing at the heart of its culture
Supporting employees’ wellbeing is fundamental to Admiral’s culture, to making it a great place to work, and to its overall success.The financial services firm has more than 7,500 employees that work in its Cardiff and Swansea offices, at home across the UK, or a mixture of both.Ensuring they are all ...
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Case StudiesRoq uses benefits and employee promise to build reputation as employer of choice
In order to position itself as an employer of choice, UK-based engineering consultancy Roq offers its workforce a range of benefits to attract and retain top talent.It provides its 120 employees with wellbeing and financial benefits including help towards healthcare costs through a health cash plan, enhanced sick pay, enhanced ...
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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 StudiesHorizon Platforms staff motivated by holding a stake in the business
Horizon Platforms motivates and engages employees through its profit share scheme and an employee ownership trust (EOT).The organisation, a national provider of powered access hire for cherry pickers, scissor lifts and more, currently employs 78 members of staff, which it allows to become beneficiaries of the EOT following six months' ...
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Case StudiesVinciWorks supports working parents with self-managed holiday policy
With around half its workforce made up of parents, e-learning organisation VinciWorks took the decision back in 2017 to offer employees the ability to self-manage their holiday policy, without having to formally book time off work.Josh Goodhardt, chief executive officer of VinciWorks, says: “The idea is that the more freedom ...
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Case StudiesGi Group promotes group risk benefits that support long-term health issues
Recruitment firm Gi Group offers group risk products to support its employees experiencing a range of health conditions that affect both their mental and physical health.The group, which employs more than 650 workers, offers life assurance at four times employees’ basic salary from day one of employment, critical illness insurance, ...
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Case StudiesBT Group offers preventative musculoskeletal support
Telecommunications organisation BT Group aims to ensure that preventative measures are in place before any employee develops a musculoskeletal condition.The group employs 80,000 members of staff in the UK, which includes office-based employees, engineers and sales employees, who work both in the office and at home.BT uses a model called ...