All articles by Clare Bettelley – Page 2
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ArticleNovae Group flags dangers of ‘complex’ reward rhetoric
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employers with overly complicated reward strategies risk disengaging employees and confusing them about the mechanics and value of their reward strategy, according to John Renz, group human resources director at Lloyds of London insurer, Novae Group.Speaking as part of his presentation, ’Getting buy-in from board level ...
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ArticleMultiple flex windows boost employee engagement
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Multiple flexible benefit plan windows help to boost employee engagement, according to Donna Nind (pictured), reward director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Ricoh Europe.As part of her presentation at Employee Benefits Live 2015, entitled ‘Strategies for boosting the take-up of flexible benefits schemes’, ...
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ArticleCareer development is key for total reward strategies of the future
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Career development support needs to be at the heart of total reward strategies of the future, according to Jane Marsh, group people director at drinks manufacturer Innocent Drinks.Speaking at Employee Benefits Live as part of the opening keynote speech, Marsh said that her staff, a large ...
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ArticleLend Lease launches wellbeing days
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Lend Lease has introduced paid ‘wellbeing days’ for staff to use to rest and recuperate, so they can return to work and perform at their optimum level.The scheme has been launched on a trust basis, with staff expected to take one wellbeing day per quarter throughout ...
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Case StudiesVodafone supports employee demand for flexible working
The ability to work flexibly is one of three demands being presented by employees coming into the workforce that Vodafone has identified and addressed, along with a flexible working environment and a work space within this location that is as collaborative and innovative as possible.For example, none of the staff ...
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AnalysisHow employers can support the transforming nature of employees
If you read nothing else, read this…Employees have evolved to demand a far broader mix of employee benefits and a more supportive working environment.Employees increasingly want a job to be on their terms, which includes being able to work and do things on the go.Many employers may simply require an ...
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AnalysisJohn Mayor: How data can create a health and wellbeing strategy
Key points Data mining can help shape employers’ health and wellbeing strategies. All data-mining exercises require a clear objective to help provide meaningful results. Objectives will differ according to each stakeholder. Because our whole business is about health, we really wanted to translate our external ‘Health through food’ mission to ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to computer salary sacrifice
The factsWhat is a computer salary sacrifice scheme?An arrangement whereby an employer buys a computer from a computer scheme provider and then loans it to an employee, typically via a flexible or voluntary benefits scheme. The employee repays the cost through their gross pay.Where can employers get more information?Information about ...
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AnalysisHow to use wellbeing initiatives to boost employee engagement
Key pointsA workplace culture focused on wellbeing can help to boost employee engagement.A strong visual brand and communication strategy designed to increase awareness across large workforces is key to engaging employees. Line managers play an important role in supporting staff to cope with everyday pressures effectively and, consequently, boosting engagement ...
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AnalysisMetLife: Why mental health support should be part of a modern workplace health strategy
Key points Workplace employee support around resilience and mental health is as important as it is around physical wellness. But employees must understand and appreciate their benefits to be able to access the right support, as and when they need it. Employees who value their benefits highly are more engaged ...
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AnalysisUnum: How to create an effective workplace health and wellbeing strategy
Key points Workplace wellbeing is playing an increasingly important role in helping employers to attract and retain staff. The effectiveness of a health and wellbeing strategy relies on employers factoring the make-up of their workforce into their strategy design.Employers can benchmark competitors’ benefits to help generate initiatives to fill any ...
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AnalysisBupa: The benefits of engaging employees in health and wellbeing
Key pointsThere is a compelling business case for engaging employees in their health and wellbeing.Engaging staff in their health and wellbeing is more likely to achieve results and create long-term change. Creating a positive and proactive health culture can reduce future health risks and ensure employers benefit from a workforce ...
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AnalysisSimplyhealth: How online portals can boost staff engagement in health and wellbeing
Key points Health and wellbeing technology, such as online portals, can help staff to engage and manage their own health and wellbeing.A range of benefits and support services can be offered to staff via online portals.A health management tool that is free, easily accessible and user-friendly can reinvigorate all employees ...
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Case StudiesCiti introduces shared parental leave to equalise support for working parents
The result is a package that offers up to 26 weeks’ fully-paid SPL for each working parent planning to share leave with their partner.Carolanne Minashi, head of diversity, employee relations and employee engagement at Citi, says: “We ended up with a policy massively governed by our intention and priority around ...
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AnalysisKaren Taylor: The role of technology in managing workplace health
Key points The prevalence of long-term health conditions and the impact on sickness absence rates and employees’ caring responsibilities are driving employers to use mobile health technology to engage employees in their health and wellbeing. Technology enables highly distributed, mobile and increasingly dispersed employees to be informed and engaged partners ...
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AnalysisWestfield Health: How to secure investment for employee health and wellbeing initiatives
Key pointsA powerful and convincing business case is key to winning management buy-in for health and wellbeing initiatives.Key decision-makers should be communicated with on an ongoing basis.Communication strategies should highlight the numerous long-term benefits that a health and wellbeing strategy can bring to a business.The business benefits of providing staff ...
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AnalysisDina Themistocleous: How to future-proof a workplace health strategy
Key points The focus of workplace health initiatives is shifting from being treatment-focused to promoting and maintaining good health.Contemporary prevention practice in occupational health tends to be limited to addressing lifestyle issues, which are unlikely to affect the headline causes of work-related ill-health.Most workplace strategies are assessed in the form ...
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AnalysisKey trends impacting health and wellbeing benefits
If you read nothing else, read this…Preventative health and wellbeing support is a growing feature of employers’ workplace health support.Wellbeing-themed benefits that extend to supporting employees’ psychological and financial health are also popular.Data generated from wearable technology that tracks employee health can help organisations to shape their health strategies.Statistics:40% of ...
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AnalysisAndy Bell: How to integrate mental health support into a workplace strategy
Key points Awareness of workplace mental health conditions is low, with work often seen as a threat to our health and something to avoid for people with mental health problems.But good work is beneficial for both mental and physical health. Supporting mental health at work is no longer an optional ...
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AnalysisThe evolution of family-friendly benefits
If you read nothing else, read this…Some employers have integrated shared parental leave regulations into their family-friendly benefits policy.The end of childcare vouchers could cause a decline in workplace support for working parents in some organisations.Employers should have open conversations with staff to find out what benefits would help to ...