All Employee engagement articles
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Article
Hastings Direct hosts annual employee wellbeing festival
Hastings Direct has hosted its annual wellbeing festival, designed to bring employees together to learn about available wellbeing support and benefits.
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Analysis
Mindfulness as a benefit: what can employers offer to enhance employees’ mental wellbeing?
An organisation’s culture, and engagement levels can be improved by offering mindfulness support.
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Case Studies
Pirtek UK and Ireland encourages mindfulness in the workplace
Pirtek UK and Ireland supports mindfulness in the workplace through internal campaigns and dedicated wellbeing support.
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Analysis
Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with an internal culture review
Candid is asked to join a culture project team to check the happiness levels of employees.
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Article
140 million workplace volunteering hours were unused in last 12 months
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of employers offer volunteering days, yet 140 million hours went unused in the last 12 months, according to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
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Analysis
Managing the reward and benefit needs of five generations
Employers need to understand the generational differences that can affect their reward and benefits strategy.
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Case Studies
DHL Supply Chain evolves benefits in line with shifting employee demographics
DHL Supply Chain ensures its reward and benefits package appeals to employees of all ages.
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Article
Tribunal rules working from home for important meeting was acceptable
An IT director who insisted on working from home for an important meeting was unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has ruled.
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Article
58% of parents have been asked to work in the office more frequently
Just under three-fifths (58%) of parents said either they or their partner had been asked to work in the office more frequently by their employer in the last six months, according to research by childcare app Bubble.
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Case Studies
Podcast: Stonewater aligns benefits with corporate mission and values
Stonewater ensures its reward and benefits strategy supports its goal of attracting and retaining the best talent.
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Article
E.On and David Lloyd Clubs among The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work
Energy provider E.On and leisure club chain David Lloyd Clubs have been named as some of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work in 2025.
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Article
Payara Services and Alzheimer’s Society recognised as some of Europe’s Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces for 2025
Payara Services, Alzheimer’s Society and Sony Music UK have been recognised as some of Europe’s Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces for 2025.
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Analysis
Balancing budget and employee choice in flexible benefits schemes
A well-structured flexible benefits scheme has a strong business case with links to improved engagement and retention.
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Article
Almond Financial moves to four-day working week
Almond Financial has announced that it is transitioning to a four-day working week to attract and retain staff, offer a better work-life balance, and improve efficiency.
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Analysis
Dr Meenakshi Krishnan: What do employers need to consider in light of the Supreme Court ruling on gender?
The recent Supreme Court ruling has widespread ramifications for employers.
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Analysis
Emma Hughes: What do employers need to consider in light of the Supreme Court ruling on gender?
In today’s visibly diverse world, fostering inclusive environments is crucial to prevent employee relations issues and to support individual growth and success.
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People Moves
Zellis appoints new chief people officer
HR and payroll software provider Zellis has appointed Caroline Rowland as its new chief people officer.
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Analysis
How to create the perception of an equitable benefits package
Not every employee is equal, and this is reflected in the way in which benefits schemes have been designed or evolved over time. How can employers resolve a situation where some employees feel they are being unfairly treated?
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Case Studies
Stone Junction clearly communicates benefits provision to ensure fairness
Stone Junction awards employees with benefits for length of service to ensure a level playing field.