All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 81
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Supplier articleAon 2019 Benefits and Trends Survey
Our Benefits and Trends Survey is now in its ninth year and we again draw on the responses of more than 200 participants across a broad range of sectors, representing employers with fewer than one hundred employees to those with many thousands. This year we have introduced ...
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Supplier articleThe contemporary drivers of Mental Health Guide
Mental health is a significant issue for businesses. It can increase presenteeism and absence, negatively impact productivity, morale and engagement, and it costs UK employers up to £42 billion a year. There is a huge opportunity for employers and businesses to be part of the solution in ...
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Supplier articlePlan your bike scheme now to launch when it’s most effective
At the beginning of the year, launching a Bike Scheme might be the last thing companies are considering. Not many want to cycle to work in the cold winter months of January and February. However, in order for you to maximise the potential of your Bike Scheme, you need to ...
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Supplier article5 ways to support your employees’ New Year’s resolutions
Companies can do a lot to help their employees with their New Year’s resolutions. Loads of people start the year with Dry January and a new gym membership. Most also start the year by returning to work and struggle to find the time for exercise.So, how can employers help?Gym SchemeSome ...
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Supplier articleTaking care of your wellbeing in January
January can be a tough month after all of the festivities and indulgences. People often feel tired and sluggish, and seasonal colds begin to rear their ugly heads.There is also Blue Monday in January which is classed as the most depressing day of the year and usually takes place on ...
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Supplier articleWhat’s stopping you from implementing an employee benefit scheme?
Does your company offer any employee benefit schemes? Companies that do are gaining a competitive edge over those that don’t, as employee benefits are a key tool for attracting and retaining top talent.That said we know that implementing an employee benefit scheme is not always straightforward. You’ll need to get ...
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Supplier article5 tips for healthy workplaces
Work-related stress is an issue that affects both employees and employers, and one that when addressed properly has benefits for everyone.“50–60% of all lost working days can be attributed to work-related stress.” European Agency for Safety and Health at WorkCauses of workplace stress can be attributed to the demands put ...
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Supplier articleThe building blocks of an effective financial wellbeing strategy
Nearly half (46%) of all UK adults rate their own knowledge about financial matters as low and almost a quarter (24%) have little or no confidence in managing their money. The impact of this is clearly being felt in the workplace with research finding that employers believe that financial worries ...
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Supplier articleTime to make your staff aware of stress levels
Healthcare managers and HR professionals are all too aware of the impact of stress in the workplace, especially for those that are under pressure from internal and external forces such as NHS workers. Line managers and HR invest a lot of resources into combatting stress, and also dealing with the ...
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Supplier articleWhy your staff need a holiday
Managing staff holidays can be a challenge for employers and HR departments. Handling multiple holiday requests at the same time, and potential disputes if you can’t offer someone the dates they want, may mean that you would rather not encourage staff to take a holiday at all!But holidays, or just ...
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Supplier article3 ways to support the wellness of your employees
40% of workplaces still do not offer any mental health support for staff and less than a quarter of line managers have received any training in mental health. Only a third of 18 to 29-year-olds are comfortable talking with their manager about mental health issues compared to almost half of ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Engagement trends in 2019
It’s a new year so why not start afresh with a clear focus on employee engagement and getting the most out of your teams? Companies are constantly trying to understand what makes their employees tick and have noticed there isn’t really a one-size fits all approach when it comes to ...
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Supplier articleHow to make employee wellness a priority
Investing in the wellness of staff is vital to a productive, satisfied and happy workplace. It is important to take employee wellness seriously in order to get the most out of your employees.Lead from the top downEmployee wellness will have a better chance of succeeding if the programme is supported ...
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Supplier articleHow to make managing employee benefits easy
We all want our work to be easier and less time consuming, right? Managing employee benefits can be one hell of a task, particularly if you’re offering loads of benefits to loads of employees. Even If you’re just running a handful of benefits, if they’re popular or require a lot ...
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Supplier articleAffordable benefits for SMEs
There is nothing more important than a healthy and happy workplace, because a failure to establish a culture that encourages wellness could result in wandering eyes and difficulties when it comes to recruitment. Investing in wellness can increase employee engagement, reduce absenteeism, retain staff, improve productivity and morale.Employee wellness should ...
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Supplier article6 steps employers can take to help employees who are retiring in 2019
The New Year is the perfect time for employees to take stock of their finances and those who are approaching retirement will have a number of decisions to make given the freedom and choice in pensions. Many will turn to their workplace for support with this. Therefore WEALTH at work ...
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Supplier articleAll you need to know about Workplace ISAs
By Neil Atkinson, Head of Proposition. In association with SmarterlyOur latest financial wellness survey found that 25% of people admit to money problems so substantial they affect their ability to do their job, with the same proportion believing they have little or no chance of saving adequately for their future. ...
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Supplier articleFinancial wellbeing and mental health: A vicious cycle
According to research by Neyber, financial issues are the biggest worry for employees over anything else. Having help and procedures in place as well as preventative measures should therefore be a top priority for companies.But, it goes further than just financial worries. Having financial trouble can lead to further psychological ...
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Supplier articleHow to keep up employee morale in January
Going back to work in January after the festivities can be quite challenging. A combination of bad weather, Christmas costs and strict New Year’s resolutions can cause low employee morale. Keep employee morale high in January by offering fun incentives, such as:Help with healthy New Year’s resolutionsIf your employees are ...
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Supplier article3 ways to support your employees with their financial anxiety
What is financial anxiety and how does it affect you as an employer? Financial anxiety encompasses anything related to an individual’s financial wellbeing that causes them to worry. With a fall in real wages and many employees facing unexpected expenses, it’s no surprise that 30% of UK employees are worried ...