All articles by Employee Benefits (1) – Page 28
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Supplier articleHow the right technology will reduce stress for HR leaders and employees
There’s no doubt about it – everyone’s feeling the weight of the pandemic on their shoulders this year. And this weight carries over into everything we do, including work.In particular, HR leaders agree that 2020 has been the most stressful year of their careers.In a survey of 751 HR leaders ...
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Supplier articleEmployer DNA: the power of people analytics
No two people in the world are alike. DNA is the very material that defines our uniqueness – the very substance that carries the information we need to survive and to thrive. This isn’t because we are all made of different molecules, but because of the way ...
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Supplier articleHow COVID-19 Will Change the Future of Work and Benefits
One of the keys to creating the right working environment is keeping up to date with the latest working trends and how the world of work is changing.Adaptability is more important than ever before, as is the need to understand what employees now want from their role and their working ...
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Supplier articleFinancial wellbeing in times of turmoil
Gethin Nadin, Director, Employee Wellbeing, BenefexFor many years now, employees have been asking their employer for guidance around their own financial wellbeing. As we continue to fight the unforeseen consequences of Coronavirus, the future of our economy is looking unstable at best. Our Digital Watercooler session covers this potentially tough ...
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Supplier articleFinancial wellbeing: how does your mind work?
We have all experienced that moment where we sit back and think, “Why did I buy this?” It doesn’t matter what “it” is or in what form this question appears. We’re all familiar with it. Other questions we might ask, are “Why did I buy this, and ...
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Supplier articleHow the New Job Support Scheme Works
Over the last few days, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that there will be some increased support for workers and businesses hit by COVID-19 restrictions. These new support measures come with an increased focus on keeping business moving by keeping their staff in employment.These changes involve the current furlough scheme, ...
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Supplier articleFinding the right benefit solutions to look after both your business and your employees
This time of economic uncertainty has exacerbated many challenges for businesses. One of the most pressing challenges for employers is creating a working environment that supports both performance and employee wellbeing.Over the past few months, we’ve found that more and more businesses are realizing these two factors go hand-in-hand. A ...
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Supplier articleWork from home and avoid living at work.
I’ve been working from home for over five years, however, even I have struggled adjusting to 2020, so how on earth are employees who are used to working in offices coping?I’ve spent more time at my desk, staring at my screen and sitting still than ever before, and I am ...
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Supplier articleReviewing benefits in the wake of Covid
Paul Andrews, Global Benefits Director, BenefexAfter speaking to various organisations about their benefits, it’s become very clear that employee needs have changed during the pandemic, and so must the benefits employers are providing. Depending on where in the world they have their workforce, companies have adapted to this change in ...
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Supplier articleA CFO Perspective: The business case for investing in employee engagement during COVID-19
By Elli Morii, Chief Financial Officer at Reward GatewayAs a CFO, I spend my days poring over numbers. In the past six months especially, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve had conversations with fellow CFOs and business leaders who have had to make difficult decisions based on those numbers for the ...
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Supplier article6 alternatives to the office Christmas party, even if everyone is remote
Christmas is approaching quickly, and this time it will be unlike any we’ve seen before. The upcoming season is traditionally symbolic of a time of togetherness, which is made difficult by the physical distance most of us have from our colleagues, families and friends.While companies would usually celebrate the Christmas ...
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Supplier article5 top tips when implementing flexible benefits platforms
What do you need to consider when changing your flexible employee benefits platform, or when you are putting a new one in place? With the right skills it can be relatively easy to put together a slick website that looks and feels great, but what about the ...
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Supplier articleThe shift from legal to moral obligations
Gethin Nadin, Director, Employee Wellbeing, BenefexEmployers the world over are currently asking the same question; what are my responsibilities when it comes to my employees’ wellbeing? While Covid has certainly changed many employers’ outlook on the importance of supporting employee wellbeing, there is still a lot of grey area of ...
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Supplier articleWhy the case for communication has never been stronger
Ed Kemp, Communications Consultant, BenefexGood news, everyone!I think we could all do with some of that.You’ve been wondering how to best support employees through challenging times, whilst simultaneously dealing with your own financial pressures and budget restraints. We understand how difficult that can be.The good news is, there is one ...
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Supplier articleThe role of reward and benefits in diversity
Gethin Nadin, Director, Employee Wellbeing, BenefexLast year, HR thought leader Josh Bersin said that he believed employee diversity and inclusion was going to be one of the hottest HR topics of the year for employers around the world - and with good reason. The research in this area is now ...
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Supplier articleRecognise your team for a job well done with Each Person
Employee recognition regularly crops up on lists featuring tips on how to ensure your company has happy employees, with Entrepreneur.com suggesting it should be fourth in terms of your priorities as a CEO. On top of that, Deloitte states that ‘employee engagement, productivity and performance are 14% higher than in ...
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Supplier article7 Questions with Robert Green - Vice President Reward at Colt Technology
Has your approach and strategy to employee benefits and Reward and Recognition changed given the current pandemic?Colt has always had a strong focus on rewarding and recognising our employees, however the current pandemic definitely highlighted that our approach is more important than ever. During these last few months, we put ...
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Supplier articleWhat makes us more or less susceptible to COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world; the collective emotional and physical toll, uncertainty, and disruption is like nothing most of us have ever experienced. The first wave of the global pandemic sparked many significant discoveries about our health - we realised COVID-19 impacts, everyone, differently. This ...
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Supplier articleAre your employees facing a reduced household income?
Making your financial wellbeing strategy count in difficult timesThere have been many recent redundancy announcements and even with the new job support scheme, it sadly seems inevitable that more will be announced over the coming months.Of those who have a job, many are learning to cope with a reduction in ...
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Supplier articleHow to communicate employee benefits effectively
There are a number of curious terms and technical expressions that populate the world of employee benefits. Some, like 'protection' (insurance) can easily be deciphered, but others, like 'wellbeing' (with an emphasis on living a positive, healthy life) are a bit more elusive.This creates challenges – but also opportunities – ...