All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 99
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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 ...
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Supplier articleWhy mindfulness matters and how to implement it for your employees
The practice of mindfulness is becoming more and more popular, with many famous athletes, actors and CEOs endorsing it. But what exactly is it, and how can it help your business? Mindfulness, defined by Mindful magazine, is: “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of ...
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Supplier articleMaking a splash in the US with Human Capital Institute
By Debra Corey, Group Reward Director I joined the rest of the US Reward Gateway team at Human Capital Institute's conference, Innovation@Work. I was excited to talk about my favourite topic - Employee Engagement - alongside other fantastic and inspiring speakers such as Dan Pink, author of "Drive,"Gary Ridge, CEO ...
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Supplier articleSix little ways to show appreciation for your employees during the holidays
By Robert Hicks, Group HR Director The holidays are a special time, people’s moods begin to lift with the festive cheer and you can snowball that feeling of goodwill to show appreciation to everyone in your business. I love it and you’ll definitely see me in my Christmas jumper if ...
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Supplier articleWhy employee recognition isn’t just for Christmas
By Jamie King, Director of Global RewardFor most employers the Christmas season is an opportunity to do a little something extra for your team. Initiatives such as staff Christmas events are a great way of building rapport between team members as well as, essentially, having a bit of fun. Furthermore, ...
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Supplier articleHow to get MORE out of your recognition programme name
By Debra Corey, Group Reward Director Let me start out by saying that my husband and I are a bit like Noah and his ark - adopting two children, rescuing two dogs, and then rescuing another two dogs. What this means is that besides having two of everything, I’ve also ...
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WEALTH at work listed as one of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in Europe
WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education, guidance and advice in the workplace has been listed as one of the fastest-growing private companies in Europe.The annual list by Inc. 5000 Europe recognises the private companies with the fastest-growing revenues over a three year period.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at ...
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Supplier articleHow to avoid Christmas party social media shenanigans
Christmas is a time for celebration and the annual Christmas party is a great way to thank your staff for their work throughout the year and provide an opportunity for employees to relax and enjoy themselves. It’s important to be mindful though that, during the festivities, if ...
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Supplier articleHow to kick-start your financial wellness programme
Neil Atkinson, Head of Pensions at Thomsons, share his insights on how to understand the financial challenges your employees are facing, and the most innovative ways to support them with their financial wellness.#benefitsexpertsClick here to watch the two-minute video now.
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Supplier articleHow-to guide: Three steps to help you deliver global benefits best practice
As the pace and scale of change in global benefits increases exponentially, this how-to guide will run you through what you need to do to ensure you are not left behind.To follow the global benefits best practice blueprint, as outlined in our recent Global Employee Benefits Watch 2017/18 report, you ...
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Supplier articleIs financial wellness here to stay?
Thomsons Online Benefits’ latest research has shown that the adoption of financial wellness programmes in UK workplaces is falling short, despite there being an increased demand from employees. Download Thomsons’ latest infographic to find out how employers are starting to listen to the needs of their employees, how financial education ...
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Supplier articleFive key trends for how tech is changing HR
Chris Bruce, Managing Director & co-founder of Thomsons Online Benefits, gives his top 5 key trends on how technology is changing the delivery of HR within organizations worldwide.Click here to watch the two-minute video now.
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Supplier articleGlobal Employee Benefits Watch 2017/18
Thomsons Online Benefits’ latest Global Employee Benefits Watch 2017/18 report includes insights from global HR and Reward professionals and their employees. Covering a headcount of nearly 3 million.The report sheds light on how you can create substantial, bottom-line value for your organisation by more effectively measuring and managing your benefits ...
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Supplier articleWhy it’s time to rethink your benefits communications
Thomsons’ UK Employee Benefits Watch 2016/17 research uncovered that 80% of employers rank engaging their employees with their benefits as a top objective, yet 40% say they have difficulty communicating benefits effectively. So how can you overcome this challenge? Thomsons have taken insights from their recent whitepaper Transformation to wellness ...
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Supplier articleHow to keep productivity up during the festive period
The festive season is a great time to celebrate your company’s success of the last year and for employees to forge closer relationship with colleagues, outside of the day to day work environment. Christmas is also a time of distractions – parties, shopping, socialising. These can all ...
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Supplier articleWhat does a successful employee engagement program look like?
By James Edwards, Client Success Director So you’ve established goals, analysed data, reviewed the options and put an employee engagement strategy into action. Great! But now what?Monitoring your program is one thing, but to continually improve your levels of engagement, your employee engagement program needs TLC.It's all about your willingness ...
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Supplier articleAre you frightened or delighted by your corporate culture?
By Chloe Deiulis, Content Marketing Manager I have a small truth I’d like to share. I haven’t worn a suit since my very first interview.I remember interviewing at a content marketing agency for an intern position, fresh out of college and ready to hit the ground running in the “real ...