All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 98
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Supplier articleThe real reasons people are ignoring your job advertisements
By Gemma Matthews, Senior Recruiter The phone rings. You check the calendar. It’s been 33 days, 7 hours and 12 minutes since you’ve posted the job advertisement for the hiring manager on the other end of that phone call.The problem is, you don’t have any qualified candidates to share with ...
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How to find motivation to exercise after work in winter
When you get up and come home in the dark it can be quite difficult to find the motivation to exercise after work. Most of us would rather be curled up on the sofa watching a film or doing anything but leaving the comfort of a warm house. Whilst days ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of birthday celebrations and employee engagement
By Will Elliott, Office Manager Anniversaries are a funny time. I’ve been the office manager at Reward Gateway’s London headquarters for a year now. I might not remember the events of my first day, but I do remember my very first task.The task, on paper, seemed simple: Celebrate employee birthdays.Sure, ...
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Improve wellbeing in 2018
A new year is almost upon us… What better way to start anew than by focusing on your wellbeing and making work less stressful. Wellbeing is associated with balance, understanding, acceptance, confidence and personal growth. Taking care of your body and mind can help boost your wellbeing, and allows you ...
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How to get back on the fitness wagon in the new year
We’ve all been there; December happens and that one strict cheat day you’ve allowed yourself has lasted a whole month. Now there is a massive struggle to go back to the gym and get on the healthy wagon.Splurge on some new gym gearEveryone loves purchasing new clothes and showing them ...
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Supplier articleWhich employee wellbeing pillar are you missing out on?
By Lucy Tallick, Head of Wellbeing If you were sitting on a stool, and I was to pluck a leg off it, what would happen?Silly Lucy, you’re thinking. I’d fall over.Of course you would, because the stool isn’t as effective without all its legs. Well, I’ve found that employee wellbeing ...
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The best workouts to relieve stress after work
Work can be quite stressful and high levels of stress can interfere with your productivity and performance. It can also affect your physical and emotional health. According to The Health and Safety Executive 2016/2017 Report, 526,000 workers suffer from work-related stress, depression or anxiety. Exercise can help relieve stress as ...
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Supplier articleThe battle for 'expert' in Learning and Development
By Zachery Wilkinson, Learning & Development Manager It’s a riddle as old as time — which came first, the chicken or the egg?In L&D, the riddle is a little less well known, but something I assure you every L&D professional has come across. Who has final sign off, the L&D ...
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Nine tips to speed up your metabolism after Christmas
We would all like our metabolisms to be just that little bit faster. We would like to burn off that secret mince pie we just ate as quickly as the speed of light, lose the Christmas pounds quicker and have our summer bodies’ ready at the click of a finger. ...
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Supplier articleIs trust missing from your HR programs?
By Debra Corey, Group Reward Director We live in a world where trust is in crisis. According to the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust has declined, a phenomenon not reported since Edelman began tracking trust in 2012. This is partly due to economic and political concerns, but also down to ...
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Supplier articleWishing you good cheer and a great end to 2017!
By Chloe Deiulis, Content Marketing Manager ‘Twas the night before holiday break, and Boston was ready to closeWhen a knock on the door kept Vee on her toesA present? She asked, Whatever could it be?Holiday cheer from Douglas Butler-Klaus, a box filled with glee!Once the Holiday Elf signed in to ...
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Supplier articleCountdown to the Rebel Playbook: How Merlin Entertainment has FUN with Employee Recognition
By Chloe Deiulis, Content Marketing Manager Are you as excited as we are for the release of "Build It"? Every few weeks, we'll be showcasing our favorite blogs from our sister site, featuring some exclusive employee engagement success stories and blogs from the rebel authors Glenn and Debra. The book ...
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Supplier articleHow to recognise and incentivise your staff this Christmas with personalised gift ideas
With the festive season in full swing, now is the perfect time to thank your employees and recognise their hard work over the past twelve months. With £1bn being spent by UK companies on recognition and rewards, gifts and parties for their employees at Christmas, the holiday season can be ...
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Supplier articleThe hidden workplace conditions
By Kathryn Kendall, Chief People OfficerThe 10th of October marked World Mental Health Day. Individuals and organisations across the globe came together in a combined effort to remove the stigma from mental health conditions and explore ways of better supporting these within the workplace.Over the past few years, we have ...
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Supplier articleWhat architects can teach you about employee experience
By Emily Plummer, Marketing DirectorWhat architects can teach you about employee experience: The persuasive nature of design, and why HR must get creative.I am a designer. I am also the daughter of a well-respected international architect, and I have always been taught the importance of design, in everything. And, more ...
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Don't sacrifice salary sacrifice benefits
If 2018 marks the launch or review of your employee benefits scheme, getting the right line-up of benefits and discounts is likely to be high on your list of priorities. There's more choice than ever before so what makes it into your scheme and how do you decide what to ...
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Supplier articleThree ways to create employee advocacy (to start today)
By Robert Hicks, Group HR DirectorWe’re all seeking that secret ingredient – the missing piece of the puzzle that will help build a great company and, ultimately, engaged employees.But what if, in this scenario, the one 'ingredient' you’re missing wasn’t missing at all, but instead sitting right in front of ...
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WEALTH at work assesses the Scottish Budget 2017
The Scottish Government has set out its spending and taxation plans for 2018 in its annual budget. Please see some of the proposed changes to income tax below;Scottish BandsBand nameScottish Rates (%)Over £11,850* – £13,850Starter19Over £13,850 – £24,000Basic20Over £24,000 – £44,273Intermediate21Over £44,273 – £150,000**Higher41Above £150,000**Top46*Assumes individuals are in receipt of ...
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Supplier articleDo employers have a duty to support their employees’ financial wellness?
By David Dodd, Consulting DirectorOur latest Employee Benefits Watch research uncovered that UK employers are struggling to keep up with employee demand for financial wellness support. This is particularly poignant in light of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issuing a warning over increasing household debt in the ...
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Supplier articleSupporting employees who are lonely at Christmas
For many, Christmas is seen as a time of joy and celebration. For some though, Christmas can be a lonely time. A survey carried out by the BBC showed that 7% of us will spend Christmas alone. What is surprising is that the feeling of loneliness is ...