All Editorial articles – Page 46
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Article42% of organisations plan to change benefit programmes due to Covid-19
Two-fifths (42%) of organisations have made, or are planning to make, significant changes to its benefit programmes as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 177 UK employers, between 20 April 2020 and 1 May 2020, also found that many employers ...
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ArticleRyanair introduces pay cuts and unpaid leave for up to 3,000 employees
Irish airline Ryanair Holdings has announced the possibility of pay cuts and unpaid leave for up to 3,000 employees, due to the financial ramifications of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation is currently in talks with its employees and unions to finalise the details which could see employees receiving pay cuts ...
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Supplier articleFinding your North Star: Why company purpose matters more than ever
Right now we are all faced with extraordinary challenges and for some, those challenges will be life changing. In a matter of weeks the way we do business has been turned on its head.Because of this we are working to manage multiple scenarios that many have never encountered before. ...
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Supplier articleWhy employee wellbeing is the key to productivity
A World Health Organisation (WHO) study found that European organisations lose over 140 billion dollars a year in productivity due to common mental disorders. However, employers often fail to see the link between employee wellbeing and productivity. The reality is that when an employee is physically and mentally fit, they ...
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Article2,200 Medirest healthcare front-line employees receive 5% pay rise
Medirest, the healthcare division of Compass Group UK and Ireland will be rewarding its 2,200 healthcare front-line employees who support the NHS, an 5% pay increase.This pay uplift, which will be fully funded by Medirest, will see the basic rates of pay aligning with NHS employees who are doing a ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Managing Your Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic means that employers are dealing with a rapidly changing situation. In order to provide help and advice, Busy Bees Benefits are hosting a series of live webinars to engage and support business owners, HR, and reward and benefits practitioners during this time.The first webinar in the series ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 81% say supporting mental wellbeing is good for business
Over four-fifths (81%) of employers believe it's good for business to look after the mental wellbeing of its workforce, according to research by Group Risk Development (GRiD).Its survey of 500 HR decision-makers, published May 2020, also found that over three-quarters (78%) of employers believe offering physical wellbeing benefits to its ...
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Supplier article8 employee perspectives on the reality of remote onboarding
Remote onboarding can seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. Previously we talked to the managers at Reward Gateway to see which tactics they used to onboard their remote employees and about their remote onboarding strategies.This time around, we wanted to go straight to the source so we asked ...
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Supplier articleDiscover the impact that employee benefits schemes have on businesses
Employee benefits are so much more than just ‘perks’ and extra add-ons for employees over and above their compensation package. When approached and implemented correctly, they serve as an effective tool in creating and maintaining a desired company culture, a way of nurturing loyal employees as well as are an ...
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Supplier articleEmployee benefits & Covid-19: what can consumer trends tell us?
Coronavirus has undoubtedly had more of an effect on our daily lives than any of us could ever have anticipated. In a very short space of time, we have had to adjust to new ways of working, socialising and living while keyworkers across the world look to find a vaccine ...
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ArticleAldi partners with Mental Health UK to support employee mental health
Retailer Aldi is partnering with Mental Health UK to increase the wellbeing support for its 33,000 employees across the UK.The two-year partnership, announced ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, will see the launch of practical tools and guides that offer mental health support to employees and their families.It also aims ...
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Supplier articleGenerali UK pledges 10,000 COVID-19 face masks for NHS hospitals in London
Generali UK Branch today announces that it has partnered with manufacturing firm Filmtronics Ltd to produce 10,000 masks over the coming weeks. These will be donated to local NHS hospitals in London, starting with St Barts Hospital in the east end. This initiative will be funded by a boost to ...
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Supplier articleNew webinar: 8 ways to cultivate connection, culture and productivity
Having spent the last few months prioritising crisis management and business continuity, HR Changemakers are now shifting their focus to the next phase of work. How do leaders connect with and engage employees to manage change, while strengthening trust, morale and productivity?During this webinar, you will learn how to:? Provide ...
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ArticleTaylor Wessing launches flexible hours at reduced pay scheme
International law firm Taylor Wessing is asking its employees to sign up to a flexible hours programme, which will reduce hours and pay up to a maximum of 20%.The organisation sees the scheme as a way to support employees and preserve jobs during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. While the scheme ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of supporting employees’ financial wellbeing
It’s clear that employee wellbeing both inside and outside of the workplace is increasingly seen as a crucial concern for businesses and organisations. The pandemic has left many people feeling anxious about their future and some have found themselves in tough circumstances such as losing their jobs, having no income ...
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ArticleEversheds Sutherland introduces reduced hours and flexible working scheme
Law firm Eversheds Sutherland has launched a scheme reducing the working patterns and pay of some of its employees.Its Flexing the Working Week scheme allows the organisation to make changes to areas of the business internationally which are not as busy as usual due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Affected employees ...
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Case StudiesEquilibrium provides care packages and meditation classes to boost employee morale
In a staff survey in April 2020, an overwhelming number of people who work for Equilibrium Financial Planning (92%) feel that the business is ‘nailing it’ when it comes to supporting and engaging them through the pandemic.The wealth management firm's managing partner, Gaynor Rigby, feels the organisation has succeeded because ...
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AnalysisHow will the Covid-19 pandemic change the employer/employee relationship in the future?
Need to know: While the Covid-19 pandemic posed many immediate challenges to employers, many have risen to the challenge, finding creative new ways to make sure staff stay physically and mentally well.There are a number of steps employers can take now to prevent an us-and-them culture existing after furlough.Flexible working ...
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OpinionSimon Richardson: How to define a benefits strategy for the ‘new normal‘
‘Exercising my right not to walk, sir!’ is the response of one of the students to the challenge from the maverick English teacher in the film ‘Dead Poets Society’ to find their own way of walking in order to challenge conformity. How often have we debated whether to participate in ...
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ArticleNHS Tayside introduce wellbeing area to support staff during Covid-19
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, NHS Tayside has opened its first Rest Relax Recharge area to support front-line employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Open to all employees at the hospital, the area is laid out to observe the two metres social distancing requirements. There are also two separate pods for ...