All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 82
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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 ...
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Financial wellness: ‘Tis the season to help your employees
Christmas is not just about decking the halls with boughs of holly, it can also be a time of financial worry. When it comes to buying presents, copious amounts of food and of course, a new outfit for the work party, the pressure to splash the cash at Christmas has ...
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Supplier articleReward and recognition - think differently with financial rewards this festive season
A good reward and recognition programme will aim to ensure that staff feel recognised at any time of the year. But during the festive season, with its emphasis on gift giving, there is a greater expectation for employers to make a little extra effort when it comes to employee rewards.Traditionally, ...
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Supplier articleChange your unhealthy habits this New Year
A shocking one in four adults are affected by obesity and only 26% of adults consume 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day. One in six young people eat fast food twice a day and there are now 56,638 takeaways in England.Obesity can lead to many serious ...
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Supplier articleHow to help employees save on commuting with your employee benefits
Helping employees save on their commuting cost will not only boost morale and employee satisfaction but make your organisation a more attractive proposition for potential recruits. After all, if you can help them save on their commute their pay cheque will go further. It’s a win-win for everyone!So, how do ...
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Supplier articleMake a change and try dry January
The festive season can often result in lots of indulgences, especially alcohol related. Why not take a break next month and participate in Dry January? Dry January is the UK’s one-month booze-free challenge where you can save money and feel great.Did you know that?To keep health risks from alcohol to ...
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Supplier articleMaintaining healthy habits over the festive period
The festivities have begun! Christmas parties are in full swing, the mince pies are coming out and nightly outings with friends are now a regular occurrence. The holiday season can often see the fall of many healthy habits; therefore, it is important to make a conscious effort to keep them ...
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Supplier articleFinancial wellbeing: Money worries in the workplace
Money worries can have a devastating effect on employees – not just on their personal life, but also at work. Financial difficulties can naturally cause people to feel stress, leading to depression and loss of sleep.The knock-on effect of this can seriously affect a person’s ability to concentrate and do ...
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Supplier articleWhat do employees really want at work?
What do employees really want from their jobs and workplaces? Over the last few decades, the demands and desires of employees have evolved and changed, where emphasis on what is important has shifted, mainly to a more holistic package, than purely remuneration. When it comes to attracting and retaining top ...
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Supplier articleWhy companies should let employees work from home
In recent times we’ve seen more and more people change their opinion in favour of working from home. Now, over 4 million work from home in the UK. There are a few potential reasons for this change in attitude.One could be that with changes in technology working from home has ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Benefits Schemes: Tips for public sector organisations on a budget
Despite the Government last year announcing an end to the 1% pay cap on public sector wage increases that had been in place since 2013, public sector pay remains a topic of much debate. In October this year, Chancellor Philip Hammond hinted that future public sector wage increases could be ...
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Supplier articleHow technology can improve employee engagement
If you’re looking to improve employee engagement, it’s important to look at it as a long-term on-going commitment. All too often companies will go to great lengths to launch new employee benefits schemes for their employees and expect that engagement will suddenly go through the roof. If only it was ...
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Inspired Leaders Workshop
The Power of RecognitionKey players in the company recognition field gathered together at the recent Inspired Leaders Workshop, focusing on The Power of Recognition. On the panel was Matt Norbury, CEO and Founder of Each Person, joined by David MacLeod OBE and author of Engaging for Success, Kate Bishop, senior ...
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Supplier articleCreating a healthier future for the corporates of tomorrow
Diabetes UK have shockingly revealed that there are nearly 7,000 children and young adults under 25 with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales which is about 10 times the number reported before. The startling figures has combined the numbers of children seen by hospital specialists with those for the ...
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Poll reveals little support for defaults at-retirement without financial guidance
Speaking at the Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association annual conference, the Treasury Select Committee chair Nicky Morgan has called for the introduction of default guidance before individuals are allowed to access their pensions.This stance is supported by a recent poll* by WEALTH at work which found that 86% ...
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Supplier articleSeasonal spending & financial wellbeing
Most of us probably end up spending far more over Christmas than we ever intend to, especially with the increasing popularity and temptation of Black Friday and cyber Monday. Our good intentions of getting better organised and budgeting for next year always seem to get lost somehow.Simply maxing out the ...
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Supplier articleHow to achieve work-life balance for you and your employees
Work-life balance is one of the most talked about HR topics in recent times. A quick web search reveals that many young people are prioritising work-life balance even over job security, while nearly a third of employees in the UK say they have a poor work-life balance. It isn’t just ...