All Editorial articles – Page 47
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Supplier articleCoronavirus has shown employers that online is more important than ever
The Covid-19 pandemic has already had far-reaching effects on businesses everywhere. Whether in the Americas or Eurasia, the financial and economic consequences are immense, from mass furloughing of employees in the travel industry, to bankruptcy among retail companies. It’s clear we will be seeing the economic impact of coronavirus for ...
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Supplier articleGlobal benefits tech in low-flex regions
After a successful domestic benefits launch, many companies begin thinking about implementation in their other locations. But where do you start? What factors do you need to consider? And why should you expand your offering overseas at all?Starting with ‘why go global?’ we asked some of our customers to share ...
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ArticleGovernment launches dedicated app to support 1.5 million UK adult social care staff
A new app for 1.5 million adult social care workers, has been launched to offer support throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, providing staff with mental wellbeing support, Covid-19 guidance, and discounts available to them.The Care Workforce app, developed by NHSX and the NHS Business Services Authority, will be offered to ...
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ArticleIgloo Energy launches benefits platform to support staff during Coronavirus pandemic
Energy provider Igloo Energy has launched a wellbeing platform to support its 116 employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Announced 6 May 2020, the organisation has partnered with benefits provider Perkbox to offer its 116 employees a wide range of benefits that they can access from home including shopping discounts, free ...
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ArticleGreene King offers £300,000 Covid-19 support fund to 38,000 employees
UK pub and brewery Greene King is offering a support fund in partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity, to help any of its 38,000 employees impacted by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) crisis.The Team Member Support Fund has been set up with an initial donation of £300,000, which has been raised by ...
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ArticleHonest Burgers gives 730 employees early access to furlough pay
UK restaurant chain Honest Burgers is offering its 730 employees early access to their furlough pay during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The initiative, provided by income streaming service Wagestream, will give employees the option to request an early payment of up to 50% of their furloughed pay.Employees will be charged ...
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ArticleLowe's rewards 300,000 front-line employees with special bonus payment
US retail store Lowe's is rewarding its 300,000 employees with a special payment to thank them for their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The bonus will be paid alongside the employees' monthly salary payment in May 2020.Full-time employees will receive a $300 (£242) bonus payment, and all part-time and ...
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Article45% of employees predict permanent changes to flexible working
45% of employees are predicting a permanent change to their employer's approach to flexible working after the Covid-19 lockdown restriction ends, according to research by telecommunications organisation O2 Business.It's survey of 2,019 working adults, conducted between 20 March 2020 and 27 March 2020, also found that a third (33%) of ...