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Case StudiesPodcast: The Wilful Group engages employees with benefits strategy
In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Rebecca Oatley, co-founder and co-CEO of The Wilful Group, talks about the importance of creating an organisational culture and benefits proposition that reflects corporate values and employees’ circumstances.
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AnalysisHow to overcome the disconnect between benefits on offer and what staff really want
Source: Shutterstock Need to know: Many employers are seeing a gap emerge between the benefits they offer and what employees actually want. Work-life balance, wellbeing and financial support are especially valued by employees. Employers need to talk to staff, offer them a degree of choice ...
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AnalysisHow to maximise benefits communication with employee involvement
Source: Shutterstock MetLife’s 22nd annual US employee benefit trends study, published in March 2024, found that employees who understand and use their benefits were 88% more likely to feel cared for by their employer, compared to 34% of those who do not. This highlights the importance of ...
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Case StudiesNominet improves benefits communication by utilising staff feedback
After discovering that many of its around 250 employees were unaware of the full extent of the benefits available to them, or did not fully understand how to use these, technology firm Nominet decided to focus on elevating awareness and improving the communication around hidden or underused ...
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ArticleInstagram video highlights canine communication in the workplace
Source: Shutterstock Something for the weekend: Communication is very important in a workplace, and some employees may occasionally take part in a bit of gossip here and there. As office dogs have become more common due to their ability to help reduce stress and enhance social connections, ...
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ArticlePrince and Princess of Wales search for Welsh speaking assistant private secretary
Credit: B. Lenoir / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: If you have ever fancied working for royalty and have a flair for languages, then this role might just be perfect for you. The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced that they are looking to hire a ...
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Article54% of staff aged 35-44 will skive work following England match
Something for the weekend: The England men’s football team has reached the final of the UEFA European Football Championship (Euros) 2024, with the match against Spain due to take place on Sunday 14 July at 8pm. As supporters across the country prepare for football to potentially come ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid takes charge of the benefits intranet page
It is a quiet time right now in reward; in between annual enrolment and various renewals, we can work on things that have fallen to the bottom of the pile. For months I have been wanting to get my hands on the benefits intranet site, so now is my chance.I ...
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ArticleAscend Innovations employees take part in dress like their boss day
Something for the weekend: While it is important to have mutual respect between an employer and its employees, it doesn’t hurt to joke around every now and then. This is just what Jamaican event management and production firm Ascend Innovations has done, by taking part in a dress like their ...
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ArticleDavid Lloyd Clubs introduces communication hub for global workforce
Credit: D MacDonald / Shutterstock.comHealth, fitness and wellness group David Lloyd Clubs has introduced a mobile-first communication platform for its global workforce of more than 10,000 employees to foster a connected culture and sense of community.The DLConnect app, which is provided by Unily, will be rolled out to the whole ...
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ArticleExclusive: Baker Hughes and EasyJet shortlisted for Best benefits communications
Energy technology firm Baker Hughes and airline operator EasyJet have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications – large employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The award was created to recognise the most effective benefits communications strategy for employers with more than 1,500 full-time staff. Successful entrants will have ...
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ArticleCCH Group rolls out communication app to 14,000 employees
UK home care provider CCH Group has rolled out a communication app to its almost 14,000 employees as part of its commitment to prioritise its workforce and place people at the centre of its business.The group is made up of 32 operating businesses across the UK, delivering homecare, supported living, ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid designs a reward leaflet
I feel a bit ashamed to admit this, but our benefits documentation is not great. The stuff online is fine; all the information about our flexible benefits platform is up to date and acceptable. However, what we send out to candidates needs some attention. Someone who recently joined tells me ...
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ArticleStudy identifies employees' celebrity personality types
Something for the weekend: A new study from HR, payroll, workforce management and culture solutions provider UKG has identified the five personality types of UK employees and their favoured communication methods. If you have ever wanted to know if you’re a Nelson Mandela or a Steve Jobs at work, then ...
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ArticleWhataburger employees use TikTok to communicate about lost phone
Credit: Barre Kelley / Shutterstock.comSomething for the weekend: Several Whataburger employees came up with an inventive way of communicating with a customer who left her phone in their restaurant: uploading a video of themselves onto her TikTok account.The video, which has now gone viral with more than two million views ...
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ArticleCottesmore School appoints AI principal headteacher
Something for the weekend: West Sussex private boarding school Cottesmore School has appointed an artificial intelligence (AI) bot principal headteacher.Don’t worry, you haven’t stepped into an episode of Black Mirror! The school worked with an AI developer to create Abigail Bailey, a bot to assist its human headteacher, Tom Rogerson.Abigail ...
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AnalysisHow employee feedback can inform a benefits strategy
Need to know:When gathering feedback, striking a balance between anonymity and usefulness of the data is key, as is being transparent with how this balance is achieved with employees.Whichever feedback method is used, questions must reflect the workforce, based on all segments of the demographic, but also on their working ...
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Case StudiesAster Group ensures its benefits align with employees' needs
Housing association Aster Group employs more than 1,900 people across a range of roles including development, planning, marketing, customer liaison and sales. The organisation uses focus groups, anonymous feedback and regular pulse surveys to ensure that its benefits scheme applies to everyone.Lyndsay Nickerson, transformation director, people and communications, says: “While ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: It's good to talk
When was the last time you spoke to each member of your team? And how about colleagues from other departments across the business?This week, it was really brought home to me how easy it is to feel that you have been in touch with colleagues and friends, without actually speaking ...
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AnalysisWhat role does ChatGPT have to play in benefits communication?
Need to know:Artifical intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT can automate and streamline processes, freeing up HR and leadership time for more nuanced and creative tasks.Benefits communications can be personalised, and their delivery optimised for each individual employee, to have a the best possible impact.Employers must be careful with sensitive data, ...