All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 106
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AnalysisInfographic: How healthcare benefits provision has changed since 2004
An infographic showing the healthcare benefits provided by employers on a core employer-funded basis in 2004, 2010 and 2017. !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");
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Supplier articleExperience isn’t everything: Look beyond the resume to find talent
by Gemma Matthews, Senior RecruiterIf you’re like most companies, your recruiting process probably goes something like this:You work with the hiring manager to write a job description that includes the job requirements.You post the job at a number of places online.You begin accepting applications, and of those you select candidates ...
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Financial education is key to long-term success of workplace pension scheme
The long-term success of the current workplace pension regime relies on the provision of financial education and guidance to persuade individuals of the merits of saving more for their retirement.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education, guidance and advice in the workplace, said: “We welcome ...
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Supplier articleFour ways to break down company silos and improve employee collaboration
By Robert Hicks, Group HR Director at Reward GatewayIf you work at a larger organisation or one in which communication is challenging, you may be faced with silos that can harm attempts to improve employee engagement. Silos can form for a number of different reasons, including poor communication, disconnect from ...
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Supplier articleWhat will employee benefits technology look like in five years’ time?
Steve Jobs famously said that “people are basically good and smart and if you give them the tools, they’ll do wonderful things”. Employers are constantly striving to offer greater choice and user experience when it comes to their employee benefits and technology has proven to be a major tool in ...
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Great employee experiences make great customer experiences
Recently, I was asked to be a judge at the first UK Employee Experience Awards and I wrote about my experiences here. Following my judging debut, I was asked back to judge the UK Customer Experience Awards. The link between these two categories has never been so poignant as it ...
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Supplier articleHow to kick-start your voluntary benefits programme
Offering voluntary benefits is a cost-effective way for employers to save employees money, whatever their interests. Yet these kinds of programmes need to be well designed and implemented in order to encourage engagement. Here are our top tips for launching a successful voluntary benefits scheme.Have a clear plan in placeIt ...
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Supplier articleThe pursuit of happiness versus long-term wellbeing
by Emily PlummerForty per cent of UK organisations have a standalone wellbeing strategy. But mental health problems are a growing public concern, so is the focus on ‘happiness’ to blame?It was announced in January that the Government will be launching a review of mental health practices in the workplace.A report ...
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How to encourage employees to look after their eyes
Genes, age, and even medical conditions are often to blame for the condition of our eyesight, but did you know there are many other factors that can also make an impact? Tasks such as computer work, working in the sun and driving can all put a strain on the eyes.As ...
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Supplier articleWhat crisps can teach you about employee experience
By Emily PlummerIf I think about some of the best experiences I’ve had as a customer, I would put a flight I took to New York four years ago at the top of that list.There will be many people who probably read this and say, ‘really? That’s the best you ...
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Supplier articleHelp employees to fit exercise into their daily working lives
It is officially still summer, so we thought it’s not too late to share ideas that can inspire your employees to kick start routines which will help them get a daily dose of exercise. Research published last year suggested that over 70% of adults are not getting the recommended 150 ...
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How organic food helps employees
A growing employee benefit is the delivery of fresh fruit to the workplace. Looking after your employee health and wellbeing is increasingly important to assist with employee engagement in the workplace.This month is Organic September so Health Shield is looking at why organic food is best for your employees.Organic food ...
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WEALTH at work online poll – pensions transfer
Since the pension changes we have seen a rise in employees wanting to transfer their defined benefit (DB) pension scheme into defined contribution (DC) pensions.However, transferring from a DB pension scheme can mean that employees will be giving up valuable guaranteed benefits and they might find themselves worse off.Partial transfers ...
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The jury is out on Pension Advice Allowance (PAA)
By Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at workThe Pension Advice Allowance (PAA) became available this April to help individuals pay for the cost of regulated financial advice for retirement.The allowance enables individuals to withdraw £500 from their pensions, at any age and up to three times but only once in a ...
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Supplier articleWhy letting employees make mistakes can lead to a more engaged workforce
by Didi Kirova, head of learning and people experienceEveryone makes mistakes, at one point or another. It’s human nature. Employees make mistakes at work, and there’s usually a consequence from those mistakes. In some cases it may be an unhappy or lost clients, in others it may be a dollar ...
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Supplier articleUnpacking the 10 steps of the engagement bridge
Through our work with more than 1,700 clients in 23 countries, we’ve built a deep understanding of company culture, employee engagement and the tools, techniques and best practice that companies use to build connections with their greatest asset: their people.We’ve codified this understanding into a 10-element employee engagement model, The ...
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Supplier article5 top tips for employees attending a networking event
Networking is important for both employee and business development, but it’s no secret that most people hate doing it.Connecting online is so easy. Sadly in life, when you’re faced with a room full of people, there’s no ‘connect’ button to hide behind. But the magnetism that comes from having a ...
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Supplier articleFour ways to align induction with your Employee Value Proposition
By Didi Korova, Head of Learning & People Experience at Reward GatewayWhen new employees start, it can be both an exciting and anxiety-filled time for everyone at the workplace, from existing employees to managers and, most especially, to the new hires themselves. You want to educate your starters with important ...
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Supplier articleTop tips to transform your employees’ wellbeing
By Luke Prankard, Practice Lead, Health and Wellbeing, Thomsons Online BenefitsOur recent Global Employee Benefits Watch 2016/17 research found that over half of employees think their workplace has a negative impact on their wellbeing. That is a shocking statistic, especially as improved employee financial, physical and mental wellness can bring ...
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Supplier articleFive self-improvement apps to kickstart a productive day
By Megan Gough, Head of Client Communications at Reward GatewayYour yearly resolutions may included a nod towards improving your physical fitness routine. But whether or not you’re making good on that promise (we won’t judge either way!) we have a couple other ways to improve wellbeing that looks beyond your ...