All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 77
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Supplier article3 steps to building an employee recognition strategy
Developing a culture of recognition in which employees are genuinely acknowledged for their contributions, is more important than ever to maintain productivity, profitability, and retention of key employees. Employers can gain the edge over competition by establishing a culture of employee recognition that engages ...
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Supplier articleReward and recognition and the rise of AI: don’t treat your staff like robots
Like it or not, we are currently in the grip of what has become known as the ‘fourth industrial revolution’. Just as steam once transformed industry, now data and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionising the way we work. And for some, the changes this will bring will be stark. A ...
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Supplier articleNine ideas to help launch an effective employee engagement programme
By Helena Davies, Corporate Client Success Manager Getting your company’s employee engagement programme off the ground can be pretty daunting. Given the time (and money!) you’ve already put in, what you want most is to have your people using the programme and experiencing how it can change their everyday interactions ...
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Supplier articleEmployee culture and why we should care
Corporate and employee culture impacts every corner of your business. Leadership stays on the same page. Employees are happier and, therefore, more engaged and productive. Prospective employees are more interested in joining and staying with your company. Perhaps most importantly, all these components work together to give your company its ...
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Supplier articleIs poor financial wellbeing crippling employees?
Financial worries have plagued employees and employers alike for decades. However, in such an uncertain economic climate, the discrepancy between how employers feel monetary concerns affect employees and how it is often underestimated. According to Dr Cary Cooper, leading expert in workplace wellbeing at the University of Manchester, there is ...
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Supplier articleFive recognition examples for managers to try at work
By Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Services Each and every individual at your organisation has the power to influence recognition. But those that lead teams — your managers — arguably wield the greatest influence. I’ve spent years training teams of all sizes, from all industries on how to incorporate employee ...
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Supplier articleResearch: The Effect of Peer-to-Peer Recognition
How effective is peer-to-peer internal recognition? Can external recognition from customers or clients be beneficial? A research paper from Harvard Business School titled “Seeking to Belong: How the Words of Internal and External Beneficiaries Influence Performance” examined just that. Here we’ll look into what the research found and how companies ...
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Supplier articleDoes your employee benefits package meet the changing needs of your employees?
The needs of employees are changing all the time. Why? Because macro-environmental factors such as the economy, politics, the law, technology etc. are always changing and while companies need to be aware of these changes from a business perspective, they also need to be aware of how it affects their ...
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Supplier articleQuality of life benefits
From the name, employee benefits might be seen as something which benefits only the employee. However, with 69% of workers saying they’re more likely to apply for a new role that offers them good benefits, employee benefits schemes can prove to be just as beneficial to the employer.How can benefits ...
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Supplier articleWhy a car benefit beats cash for employee wellbeing
The ease of making cash payments each month instead of looking after a fleet of company cars is tempting. But it’s not the best option for employee wellbeing, as we explain in this article.Why cash doesn’t cut itCompany car cash allowances are usually offered to employees in roles that ...
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Supplier articleTop 5 employee benefits for retention
Employee benefits are great for employee retention. According to research by Willis Towers Watson, 75% of employees are more likely to stay with their employer because of their employee benefits package. 80% would choose additional employee benefits over a pay rise, according to Harvard Business Review. According to One Medical, ...
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Supplier articleHow to lower stress levels
Is work or your home life stressing you out? In the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. Stress can affect us in numerous ways, both physically and emotionally. Stress can affect our emotions, thoughts, behaviour and how our body ...
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Supplier articleSalary Finance researches how saving impacts financial wellbeing
In The Employer’s Guide to Savings we explore:The link between running out of money and financial worries.The real savings situation for UK employees and how their low financial resilience is impacting financial wellbeing.Why people aren’t saving, and how we can make it easier for them to start and continue a ...
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Supplier articleWhy do 1/3 of employees feel undervalued? Clue: it’s about reward and recognition
A recent survey of 1,000 employees across UK businesses employing more than 500 people, conducted by CENSUSWIDE on behalf of Xexec, revealed that over a third of employees feel undervalued. It’s a stark indication that big businesses have a long way to go when it comes to making employees feel ...
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Supplier articleHow to make employee recognition more interactive and engaging
How to Make Employee Recognition More Interactive and Engaging Employees who feel recognised and appreciated for their contributions at work are more likely to give their best effort. The challenge for many organisations can be providing consistent employee recognition that is engaging for employees over time. New ...
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Supplier articleMaintaining a healthy work-life balance
We often spend a lot of time pursuing a healthy work-life balance, however, sometimes it can seem like an impossible goal. Being always on the job does not help you achieve tasks quicker, it can actually slow down productivity. Finding a healthy balance between work and your personal life is ...
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Supplier article7 ways HMRC helps businesses attract and retain employees
It might feel like money only flows one way between your business and HMRC. But that’s not always the case. We give you the lowdown on seven tax breaks that will help you attract and retain employees.1 Tax-free childcareOnce the domain of employers, tax-free childcare is now run by the ...
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Supplier articleHow to motivate employees to improve retention
We all know how important it is to retain top talent. Poor retention can cost companies thousands through recruitment and training costs. Some companies turn to pay-rises to retain staff, while many companies are looking for alternatives as they’re restricted financially.However, companies shouldn’t rely on pay-rises to boost retention, as ...
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Supplier article5 reasons why flexible work arrangements is good for business
Employers are legally obliged to consider one flexible working request a year from any employee who has worked for them for more than six months – but they don’t have to accept.Flexible working doesn’t have to mean employees who work less – it means helping your employees find hours that ...
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Supplier articleSwitching off from work
Almost a third of workers find it difficult to switch off from work in their personal time, putting them more at risk of becoming stressed or burnt out. Research by the Myers-Brigg Company also found that those who are always on are more likely to experience high stress or mental ...