All Employee engagement articles – Page 15
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash awardOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefitSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leaveSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditationHong Kong and Israel award ...
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ArticleSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Facilities and property management, catering and food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has received menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its efforts to foster an inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers who present high standards and proven practices that support the menopause. ...
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Article95% do not think one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough
Employee Benefits poll: The majority (95%) of organisations do not think the introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 5% of respondents were unsure if one week of ...
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AnalysisWhat impact do charity initiatives have on employee engagement and motivation?
Employers should offer a variety of charity and volunteering initiatives and seek feedback on causes that are close to employees’ hearts. An organisation that is seen to be making a difference in the world can be attractive to current and potential staff. Monitoring participation levels and ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks sees improved staff engagement through charity initiatives
UK Power Networks offers a range of charity initiatives to its around 6,000 operational and office-based employees to boost their engagement and motivation. The organisation owns and maintains cables and substations which deliver electricity across London, the south east and east of England, serving 20 million people. ...
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ArticleCrawford and Company launches new working abroad policy
Crawford and Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance firms, has launched a new working abroad policy for its employees in the UK and Northern Ireland.Under the initiative, Crawford employees will be able to carry out their work commitments in a safe and secure working ...
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Supplier articleAnswering the question… How do you boost engagement with employee benefits?
Pluxee UK walks you through their 21-Day Money Marathon, an internal financial wellbeing challenge they created to boost engagement with employee benefits, enhance awareness, champion camaraderie, and give their colleagues space to share ideas and have fun! Read the full story here: How do you boost engagement ...
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ArticleVirgin Hotels Collection appoints chief people officer
Virgin Hotels Collection has appointed Johanna Kent chief people officer.Kent joins the executive team with more than 27 years of experience. Her appointment is part of Virgin Hotels Collection’s commitment to attracting top talent and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry.She has cultivated employee experiences and achieved goals in talent ...
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ArticleEquality watchdog names six employers that have not reported gender pay gap data
Defence and security technology firm Ultra Electronics and Norchem Healthcare have been named as some of the employers that have missed deadlines to report their 2023-2024 gender pay gap data.Private sector organisations across Britain and English public bodies with 250 or more employees are legally required to publish their gender ...
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ArticleAir Partner receives further disability confident employer accreditation
Aviation services group Air Partner has been awarded the disability confident employer level two accreditation in recognition of its work on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.The Disability Confident scheme, which was introduced by the UK government in 2013, aims to support employers to engage the talents of disabled people within ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Resource Groups: What are ERGs and why do they matter?
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are crucial for creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. This guide delves into what ERGs are, why they matter, and how they can benefit your business. By embracing ERGs, you can foster a stronger company culture, attract diverse talent, and boost overall success. ...
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ArticleReassured appoints new chief people officer
Life insurance broker Reassured has appointed Zoe Odusina as its new chief people officer as part of its corporate commitment to further growth plans.Odusina will report to Mark Townsend, chief executive officer (CEO), and will be a member of the senior leadership team. She will be responsible for the oversight ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 19 - 25 July 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 19 - 25 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: HMRC to clamp down on misapplied childcare schemeGovernment launches pensions review to boost investment and outcomesSoftcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for WomenVodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equalityNewcastle Building ...
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ArticleLenovo and Baker Hughes among UK's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Credit: Poetra.RH / Shutterstock.comTechnology firm Lenovo, energy technology business Baker Hughes and law firm Clifford Chance have been named as some of the UK’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2024.Established by the Disability Equality Index, the list is a comprehensive benchmarking tool used by employers to measure disability ...
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Supplier articleDiscover How to Build Trust in the Workplace and Enhance Employee Engagement
Inspired by the International Day of Friendship, let’s delve into the steps needed when transforming workplace culture and fostering a culture of trust. When colleagues and leaders trust each other reciprocally, they can achieve remarkable outcomes. Human solidarity, a core theme of the International Day of Friendship, ...
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ArticleDana Incorporated names senior vice president and chief human resources officer
Dana Incorporated, which designs and manufactures propulsion and energy-management systems, has appointed Lisa Amend senior vice president and chief human resources officer.Amend will have responsibility for the firm’s human resources strategy and processes, including talent lifecycle and acquisition talent management and development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement, and workforce ...
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OpinionPaul McGrath: Understanding employment law reforms
The King’s Speech on 17 July saw the new UK government reaffirm its commitment to introduce new employment legislation in Parliament within its first 100 days in office. The government plans to do this with a new Employment Rights Bill, that is intended to deliver on the wide range of ...
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ArticleSoftcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
IT service management business Softcat, hotel chain Hilton and biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb have been named some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2024.The list is produced by global workplace culture firm Great Place To Work. It used its trust index employee survey and analysed the responses of ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Brewers Decorator Centres makes employee wellbeing a high priority
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Brewers podcastListen: Brewers Decorator Centres ensures its benefits proposition is designed to support all employees in all areas of their lives. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jane Clifford, people director, shares her views on how benefits should both help to make people’s everyday ...
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ArticleExclusive: 81% of employers measure employees’ benefits appreciation
Four-fifths (81%) of employers said they measure employees’ appreciation of the benefits that they receive, according to new research conducted by Group Risk Development (Grid).The industry body for the group risk sector surveyed 500 HR decision-makers at UK businesses and among 1,210 employees for its latest report.It found that 66% ...