All Employee engagement articles – Page 34
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How BT supports employees to build financial resilience and prepare for retirement
https://youtu.be/WOTiF16Lx64Research[1] by WEALTH at work found that 83% of employees are concerned that the cost of-living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring and 33% think they won’t ever be able to afford to retire at all.Making regular contributions into a pension pot is also becoming ...
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ArticleCrossCountry appoints Zoe Kennedy as HR director
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has appointed Zoe Kennedy as HR director.Following a secondment as interim head of HR operations, Kennedy joins CrossCountry’s senior team to provide continued HR leadership and stability as the business embarks on its new National Rail Contract, which began in early October.She has extensive experience in ...
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ArticleDentons, Amazon and HSBC named top LGBTQ+ global employers
Law firm Dentons, retailer Amazon and banking organisation HSBC have been named as some of Stonewall’s top 100 global employers for 2023.The LGBTQ+ charity creates the list from its Global Workplace Equality Index, a voluntary benchmarking tool that helps multinational employers measure their progress in supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion at work. ...
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Supplier articleTHE ART OF REWARDING YOUR PEOPLE AT CHRISTMAS
Something they want, something they need, give them a treat, and watch your business succeed. There’s an art to rewarding your people in a way they’ll truly appreciate and remember whilst making it sustainable for you. Did you know that we’re one of the leading UK digital ...
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Supplier articleWEALTH at work launch NEW Corporate ISA
In today’s economic climate, helping employees to build their financial resilience and providing them with the knowledge and tools to do so, has never been so important.Whilst a workplace pension provides a savings vehicle for retirement, many organisations want to put in place a tax efficient savings option for those ...
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ArticleNHS Scotland launches menopause and menstrual health policy
NHS Scotland has introduced a menopause and menstrual health workplace policy in order to create an environment where its female employees feel confident in raising health issues.The policy, which applies to all employees, bank, agency and sessional workers, reflects recommendations from a study of NHS employees by Professor Kathleen Riach, ...
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ArticleHargreaves Lansdown becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown has received endometriosis-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to drive positive change for women and those assigned female at birth.By signing up to the scheme, the firm has committed to review, update and implement policies to support those with endometriosis, provide managers with ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Daemon
The benefits on offer for UK employees at Daemon from day one of employment; employees outside of the UK receive a benefit allowance to ensure parity.Pension and group riskA group personal pension (GPP) plan with an 8% employer contribution for all UK employees, with no minimum employee contribution.Death-in-service benefit of ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Daemon's reward approach supports its remote-first working model
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Daemon podcastListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jenny Locke, head of people at Daemon, discusses the reward strategy at the technology consultant, and how the organisation provides an enticing employee experience to retain key talent.Locke explains how the strategy is aligned to the ...
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Article70% of working parents want work-life balance in a job
Work-life balance is the top factor that working parents consider when looking for a job, with 70% citing this, according to new research.Commissioned by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign, the survey consisted of responses from 1,002 working parents in England, who work both full- and part-time ...
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Supplier articleHow to measure the impact of your mental health initiatives
Measuring the impact of mental health initiatives is crucial because it allows you to show your genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and understand the tangible outcomes. Taking the time to measure your wellbeing policies properly will help you to fine-tune strategies, offer sincere support to your workforce ...
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ArticleWestcon-Comstor hires first chief people officer
Global technology provider and specialist distributor Westcon-Comstor has appointed Erna de Ruijter-Quist as its first chief people officer in a newly-created role.De Ruijter-Quist will utilise her organisational development, design and change management experience to accelerate the firm’s transformation as it shifts further to a software and subscription-based recurring revenue model. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 - 26 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 - 26 October 2023 were: KPMG implements pay freeze for some employeesLiving wage rates rise to at least £12 an hour59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packagesCottesmore School appoints AI principal headteacherSixth form college staff accept pay riseExclusive: ...
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ArticleGrant Thornton, EY and KPMG among 2023’s 100 Best Companies
Audit, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton, EY, Bank of America and financial services business KPMG have been named among 2023’s 100 Best Companies by Seramount.The professional services and research firm’s list recognises employers that support their employees and their families, and honours organisations that go beyond traditional parental leave ...
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Article55% believe advancing technology is transforming how HR teams operate
More than half (55%) of UK HR professionals believe that advancing technology is transforming the way HR teams operate and deliver in their role, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The professional body for HR and people development's People profession 2023: UK and Ireland survey ...
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Supplier articleThe connection between physical health and work performance: DocHQ Physio insights
HR managers have to deal with many different issues. You play a vital role in shaping not only the productivity of your company but also the culture. This comes with its own unique set of challenges, not least the fact that an efficient, effective and happy workforce is your responsibility.One ...
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ArticleInsight Enterprises certified as great place to work
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal technology firm Insight Enterprises has received Great Place to Work certifications across Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK.Established by Great Place to Work, certifications are determined through a two-step process: its trust index survey and a workplace questionnaire. Based on independent analysis ...
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Supplier article6 ways DocHQ helps boost your employees’ mental health at work
Recent research by The Workplace Health Report 2023 revealed that 79% of UK workers experience high stress levels, most often caused by work.One key way to support your employees and help reduce stress and boost their mental health is by partnering with DocHQ Fitness. Studies have shown that exercise not ...
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ArticleBurges Salmon names new chief people officer
UK law firm Burges Salmon has appointed Alice Bretherton chief people officer as of this month.With responsibility for all aspects of Burges Salmon’s people-first agenda, Bretherton will lead the firm’s people strategy for its workforce of more than 1,000 people based across its offices in Bristol, Edinburgh and London.She will ...
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ArticleExclusive: Central Co-op launches flexible working pilot
Central Co-op has launched a flexible working trial for 7,700 employees across its support centre and food and funeral operations teams.Named WorkFlex, the trial will see the introduction of a four-day week and nine-day fortnight model on a compressed hour basis. It began this month and will run until the ...