All Employee engagement articles – Page 117
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ArticleHR and benefits heads left out of key decision-making
HR and benefits heads are being excluded from key decision-making processes that aim to create better, and more cohesive, employee experiences.This is the surprise finding of new research conducted among 750 chief information officers (CIOs) and 752 HR/internal communications (IC) professionals by pollster OpinionMatters.The study, commissioned by Social Chorus, revealed ...
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Distell International launches ‘DistWell’ staff wellbeing programme
Multinational wines and spirits giant Distell International, which owns UK Scotch whisky company Burn Stewart Distillers, has introduced its first wellbeing programme for 5,000+ employees.Called ‘DistWell’, the initiative comprises a range of activities nominated by the organisation’s DistWell Champions Group.The group meets monthly and encourages staff from across the business ...
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Case StudiesGamesys increased engagement techniques in response to 2020 lockdowns
With 1,550 employees spread across 17 offices worldwide, 270 of them taken on since the first lockdown in 2020, online casino and gaming firm Gamesys was well-versed in the challenges of maintaining engagement across a dispersed workforce even before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.As soon as the first lockdown hit, the ...
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AnalysisWhat employee engagement challenges do employers face in 2021 and beyond?
Need to know:The sudden transition to home working in 2020 meant employers had to focus on more frequent engagement and connection with employees, showing empathy and care, and working to create the right employee experience.This will continue into 2021 but as, hopefully, workplaces eventually open back up there may be ...
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ArticlePayPal launches virtual Christmas party for employees across the globe
Something for the weekend: Ever wondered how the rest of the world parties at Christmas? Well PayPal employees have the answer, after attending a 29-hour virtual global shindig –from the comfort of their own homesThis month, Paypal invited its employees to sit back, let their hair down, and relax – ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Wishing you a safe, healthy festive season!
Normally at this time of year, I like to write a reflective piece looking back at the year as we head in to the festive season. However, this year, I think most of us would agree that 2020 is a year best consigned to the annals of history.This time last ...
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Case StudiesMoneypenny’s culture offers employees an engaging experience
Telephone answering service Moneypenny has always offered its employees a broad range of benefits that help to create an attractive employee experience.Among its initiatives, it offers some perks that are unique to its head office in Wrexham: pre-pandemic, the organisation made use of its spacious building by hosting Zumba or ...
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AnalysisHow can employers build a culture that provides the experience employees want?
Need to know:The pandemic has pushed health and wellbeing, home working support and greater flexibility up employees’ benefits wish lists.Benefits can bring an organisation’s values to life by demonstrating that they are more than a tick-box exercise.Communicating benefits and how they feed into an organisation’s culture will drive take-up and ...
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Case StudiesQuincus strengthens its culture through virtual networks and support initiatives
Global organisation Quincus has continued to support its employees and keep its organisational culture alive throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic with virtual events and support networks.The supply chain technology firm has headquarters in Singapore, and its 80 employees operate in teams across India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK, and, with ...
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ArticleAwin to introduce four-day working week
Global affiliate network Awin is to introduce a four-day week for over 1,000 employees worldwide to support the wellbeing and productivity.Following a six-month pilot during which employees worked four and a half days per week, from early 2021, the organisation will move its entire workforce to a four-day working week. ...
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Supplier article6 trends shaping the future of employee benefits
By Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Thought LeaderThe world of work is changing quickly – as it has been reshaped by new workplace demographics, globalisation and technological advancements, businesses must pivot their benefits strategies to meet their employees where they are.In this new environment, businesses must reassess whether their benefits ...
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Supplier articleHow an employee benefits platform can improve employee benefits engagement
It’s one thing having a great range of employee benefits but achieving the engagement levels you know they deserve is a whole different challenge.There are lots of aspects that make up excellent employee engagement. Here we look at one aspect in particular, your employee benefits platform.The return on investment for ...
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Supplier articleWhat are global HR challenges when it comes to employee engagement?
The role of HR within organisations has evolved and expanded over the last couple of decades. It's shifted from a more reactive traditional department focusing on recruitment, resignations as well as payroll and administrative responsibilities, to a more business-orientated division which is more proactive and involved in formulating the strategic ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Out of sight, out of mind?
Throughout 2020, Employee Benefits’ daily email alerts have been filled with stories of employers introducing or enhancing the support they offer for their workforces as life changed significantly as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. But is this true of all organisations, particularly as many battle for survival amid ...
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Supplier articleWhy consolidating your HR tech stack leads to higher engagement
Companies are looking for more ways to support their employees and ease their financial burden, and a great way to do this is through employee benefits. As employees turn to their companies for this support, it is critical that these benefits are not only provided, but also easily accessible.Babcock International ...
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ArticleNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launches green reward scheme
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a green reward programme to engage its 14,500 employees with environmental sustainability and wellbeing across all hospitals. The Shine Rewards programme, provided by sustainability and wellbeing engagement provider Jump, is aimed at motivating staff to make behavioural changes to help the ...
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Supplier articleEngagement Excellence Live: On-demand presentations
By Charlotte Neal, Senior Employee Engagement Specialist at Reward GatewayDid you miss out on last week's Engagement Excellence Live: Innovate & Evolve to Support Your People? I have to say, we had a great day piling up loads of advice and stories around how to reinvigorate your workforce through key ...
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ArticleHorseshoe Casino gifts 800 turkeys to staff
Something for the weekend: Baltimore-based entertainment organisation Horseshoe Casino has gifted every employee a free turkey ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.To reward its employees for their hard work in dealing with uncertainty during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the employer tossed 800 turkeys over to its employees.The ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: How appropriate are festive celebrations in 2020?
How is your organisation planning to celebrate the festive season this year? Do you feel marking the occasion is important for staff motivation and morale, or does it feel inappropriate to celebrate under current circumstances?Over the past few weeks, here at Employee Benefits, we have received a number of press ...
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Supplier articleReward Gateway Announces Salary Sacrifice Partnership with Tusker
Reward Gateway, the leading global employee engagement company, has partnered with vehicle leasing company Tusker to offer a salary sacrifice car scheme to their clients’ employees. The scheme lets employees offset some of their salary in return for a brand new, fully-maintained and insured car, including hybrids and electric vehicles.The ...