All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 102
-
OpinionKatharine Moxham: Group risk providers go above and beyond claim payments
We all expect insurance policies to pay out when we need them and group income protection is no exception, but that is not all it does.Group risk benefits are mostly associated with catastrophic life events, such as illness, accidents, disability and death, but they can, and do, provide everyday help ...
-
Supplier articleThree tips for designing a thoughtful experience for introverted employees
By Grace Burton, Research Lead (Employee Experience)Another string to your employer value proposition: how to enable your employees to work in a way that reflects their personalityAs those of you who follow the Benefex blog will likely be aware, we believe that personalisation is key to delivering an outstanding employee ...
-
Supplier article
Tips on self-care this Self Care Week
It’s national Self Care Week and Health Shield wants to help by providing you with some more information on what self-care is and how it can benefit you.Self Care Week happens annually and aims to help put a focus on getting support to everyone across all communities and generations. Being ...
-
AnalysisInfographic: At what age do group risk benefits terminate?
Three infographics showing the age at which group risk policies terminate their benefits.!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
-
Supplier articleWriting email copy: content and subject
by Sophie Gane – CopywriterIt’s perhaps an odd thing to say, but when you write an email, one of the last things you should think about is writing the email. Weird huh?Well, not really.If you’ve been following our series, you’ll know by now that you first need to plan your ...
-
Supplier articleChoosing the right communications channel
By Simon Andrew, Insight and Engagement DirectorWhat’s in a channel? If the message is strong, then it doesn’t matter how it’s delivered. Said someone who has never been dumped by text.Ok if truth be told, I haven’t either, but I have heard some horror stories over the years. You see, ...
-
Supplier articleInternal communications: clarity and control is more important than ever
by Alistair Dunn-Coleman, product director, BenefexWe live in a world where the most valuable thing you own is your own attention. Websites, apps, notifications, collaboration tools, adverts, blogs and more are all jostling to grab the attention of your employees. It’s not just through their computers either, we’re nagging them ...
-
Supplier article
Blindly selecting drawdown products is putting employees at huge risk of making costly mistakes
Latest findings from the FCA indicate that since the pension changes, twice as many pension pots have moved into drawdown than annuities. The proportion of drawdown bought without advice has risen from 5% before the freedoms to 30% now, and the vast majority (94%) of people who went into drawdown ...
-
Supplier articleThe top three causes of workplace stress and how to solve them
Our recent Mental Health in the Workplace Report revealed that more than four in ten (42.4%) employees suffer from stress. When we asked them to share the underlying cause of workplace stress; the top three reported reasons were:Increased workload (38.2%)Financial concerns (17.9%)Workplace bullying (9.5%)Given that more than half (55.3%) said ...
-
Supplier articleGoodbye QR codes, hello augmented reality
Simon Andrew, Insight and Engagement Director, BenefexBlack and white squares. Taking you to a website which you could probably type out quicker. QR codes brought some novelty, but they were ultimately underwhelming.A QR code is essentially a barcode that, when scanned, can direct your phone to a website, download a ...
-
Supplier articlePlugging the Brexit brain drain with reward and recognition
by Jamie King, Director of Global Reward, XexecIt’s no secret that the UK economy relies heavily on EU workers (14% of FTSE 100 Directors are EU nationals), yet evidence is mounting that this important segment of the workforce is feeling increasingly insecure following the EU referendum. A recent survey from ...
-
Supplier article
Each Person reveals results of employee survey
Results garnered from a survey of 700 employees of a major UK employer Key highlights:91% of employees feel valued, but of those who don’t 60% had not received recognition through the programmeEmployees value a simple thank you almost as much as a salary increasePeer to peer recognition is critical, but ...
-
Supplier articleImplementing a discounts programme? Avoid these common mistakes
Debra Corey, group reward director at Reward GatewayAn employee discounts programme can be a powerful and engaging employee benefit. In fact, it’s often one of the most valued benefits to many employees in many organisations. However, as with any benefit, the effectiveness is only as good as how it’s developed ...
-
Supplier articleThe #metoo hashtag and the issue of sexual harassment
Kathryn Kendall, chief people officer, BenefexIf you’ve been online in the last week, you can’t have escaped the #metoo hashtag. A hashtag which is trending globally, used by individuals to identify themselves as victims of sexual harassment.Contrary to what you might have thought, the #metoo campaign isn’t new. It was ...
-
Supplier article
Property deposit saving challenge impinging on millennial wealth
By Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education, guidance and advice in the workplaceIt’s easy to assume that with the plethora of money saving deals available for everything from utility bills to credit cards, together with the gradual relaxation of mortgage underwriting criteria, millennials have ...
-
Supplier articleFour ways to help employees avoid winter illness
Last year 34 million working days were lost in the UK due to minor illnesses such as coughs and colds. It’s well known that colds are more common throughout winter, thanks to everything from seasonal gene changes to fluctuating temperatures. Indeed, one study found two-thirds of sick days take place ...
-
Supplier article
Introducing Each Person: the new name in employee recognition and rewards
Relaunched today, the Each Person recognition and rewards platform, formerly epoints Employee, aims to address the disconnect between employers and employees. Each Person does this by making it simple and affordable for businesses to show appreciation to their employees in a positive and engaging way.Matt Norbury, CEO and founder of ...
-
Supplier articleCountdown to the Rebel Playbook: Be a part of the Rebelution
By Chloe Deiulis, Content Marketing Manager at Reward GatewayA little while back we announced a new section on Reward Gateway's website that introduces "Build It: The Rebel Playbook to World-Class Employee Engagement."We met the authors, who you're likely familiar with already as the Group Reward Director and Founder of Reward ...