All Employee engagement articles – Page 32
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Article66% of full-time UK staff think contributory pensions are important
Two-thirds (66%) of full-time UK employees regard contributory pensions and savings as important, according to research by Employee Benefits Isle of Man.Its 2023 Non-salary benefits global survey, which polled more than 2,000 full time UK and expat workers in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 24 - 30 November 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 - 30 November 2023 were: Apple, Microsoft and UKG named World’s Best Companies of 2023Cumberland Building Society launches neurodiversity toolkitBoots completes £4.8 billion pension scheme buy-inFoster Denovo Group acquires benefits arm of Punter Southall AspireShell UK reports -31.4% to 38.9% mean ...
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ArticleSSP Group hires Ann-Marie Murphy as chief people officer
Multinational contract foodservice firm SSP Group has appointed Ann-Marie Murphy as its new chief people officer.Murphy will take up the role early next year. She will join from The Gym Group, where she has worked since 2018, initially in the role of director of people and development, later as chief ...
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Supplier articleCombatting common lifting-based work injuries
If any part of your business involves manual labour, you will be well aware of the risks that come with it, not least injuries that can stem from incorrectly lifting a heavy item. For companies focused on construction, healthcare, warehousing or any industry that involves moving heavy ...
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ArticleCumberland Building Society launches neurodiversity toolkit
The Cumberland Building Society has launched a neurodiversity toolkit to help inform its workforce about neurodiversity and the challenges neurodiverse individuals face both in the workplace and day-to-day life.The toolkit includes stories of neurodiverse colleagues, information about the strengths and challenges of neurodiverse conditions and the benefits of neurodiversity in ...
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Supplier articleHow cholesterol checks can positively affect your workforce
Routine cholesterol checks on the NHS aren’t necessarily easy to come by these days. They are offered during health checks at key ages above 40, but many of the UK population aren’t aware of this and, even if they are, they often don’t have the time to ...
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ArticleApple, Microsoft and UKG named World’s Best Companies of 2023
Tech firms Apple and Microsoft, and HR, payroll and workforce management solutions provider UKG have been named as some of the World’s Best Companies of 2023 by Time magazine.To determine the list, Time partnered with Statista and evaluated firms based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Surveys were conducted ...
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ArticleNewton hires Helen Beurier as chief people officer
Management consultancy Newton has appointed Helen Beurier as chief people officer and partner to further strengthen its leadership team.Beurier will assume her new role in January 2024 and will become a member of Newton’s senior executive team and board. Responsible for driving its people agenda forward by developing global organisational ...
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Supplier article5 ways anonymous employee feedback will increase your engagement levels
Ever wondered what turns a regular workplace into a hub of enthusiasm and innovation? Enter anonymous employee feedback – the simple secret that not only makes everyone feel heard and valued, but also turbocharges your engagement levels. Discover how the simple act of listening can turn improve ...
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ArticleBarratt Developments hires new group HR director
Barratt Developments has appointed Sally Austin its new group HR director, becoming a member of the Barratt executive committee and reporting to chief executive David Thomas.Austin will continue the people strategy for Barratt, prioritising diversity and inclusion, engagement, talent management, and employee health and wellbeing in particular.She joins from Wincanton, ...
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Supplier articleFour common desk-based employee MSK issues and how to fix them
According to a recent Labour Force Survey, nearly 470,000 UK workers suffered from new or long-standing work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders in 2020/21, with the neck, arm, shoulder and back accounting for most issues. According to HSE, 8.9 million days were lost in 2019/20 due to MSK issues. ...
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ArticleHalf of UK deskless workers live pay cheque to pay cheque
Half (50%) of UK deskless workers live pay cheque to pay cheque and are without spare cash once monthly bills are paid, according to research by OC Tanner.The employee recognition firm’s 2024 Global culture report gathered insights from more than 42,000 employees, leaders, HR practitioners and executives from 27 countries, ...
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Article42% of employers plan to reduce flexibility for staff in 2024
Approximately two-fifths (42%) of employers plan to reduce flexibility or offer less of this to their employees in 2024, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.The independent consultancy, which surveyed 302 HR directors and C-suite professionals, found that this could see as many as 588,000 employers planning to offer reduced flexibility ...
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Supplier articleHow DocHQ’s group fitness classes can improve staff morale
Motivation is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when taking part in exercise. Too little, and there’s no reason to get active. For many people, working out on their own does not provide enough interest or stimulation to keep them returning to the gym, treadmill or ...
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AnalysisDo total reward statements still engage employees with their benefits packages?
Credit: Julia Sudnitskaya / Shuuterstock.comA total reward statement provides an overview of an employment package and its value.Offering choice regarding how a total reward statement is delivered to an employee is key to ensuring effective engagement.A personalised benefits package can help to engage employees with their benefits because it is ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks uses total reward statements to boost engagement with benefits
UK Power Networks uses total reward statements (TRS) to inform and engage its 6,000 employees with its benefits package.The electricity distributor produces a TRS every year which it publishes both on its online reward platform and in the form of a booklet. Employees are given the choice of which format ...
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ArticleBank of Ireland receives Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark
Bank of Ireland has been awarded the Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity due to its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) commitments.To achieve the Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark, employers must conduct an in-depth assessment of EDI practices, including diverse and inclusive ...
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ArticleDeltatre recruits Neda Scrini as chief people officer
Digital and data technology firm for sport and media Deltatre has hired Neda Scrini as its chief people officer.Reporting to Deltatre’s chief executive officer, Andrea Marini, Scrini will be based in the firm’s London hub and will lead a global people team spanning talent, reward, culture and organisational development.With more ...
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Article64% of HR professionals feel engagement has fallen or remained static in past year
Two-thirds (64%) of UK HR professionals feel employee engagement levels in their organisations have either remained static or worsened over the past 12 months, according to research by WorkBuzz.The employee engagement firm's State of employee engagement report 2023/24, which is based on insights from more than 400 UK HR professionals, ...
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ArticleHilton and Insight Enterprises named world’s best workplaces
Hotel chain Hilton and global solutions integrator Insight Enterprises have been named as two of the world’s best workplaces in 2023 by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work.To determine the world’s best workplaces and offer certification status, each year Great Place to Work uses feedback from surveys and data ...