All Employee engagement articles – Page 36
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AnalysisHow employee feedback can inform a benefits strategy
Need to know:When gathering feedback, striking a balance between anonymity and usefulness of the data is key, as is being transparent with how this balance is achieved with employees.Whichever feedback method is used, questions must reflect the workforce, based on all segments of the demographic, but also on their working ...
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Article44% of employers published their ethnicity pay gap in 2023
The number of employers publishing their ethnicity pay gap has increased from 30% in 2020 to 44% in 2023, according to new research.Business in the Community’s 2023 Race at work charter survey sought the views of nearly 250 UK employers, representing 1.2 million UK employees.It found no change in the ...
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Supplier article6 ways to normalise talking about mental health at work
1. Start with a mental health statement A mental health statement is a written declaration shaped by your organisation that demonstrates your commitment to all mental health matters. It’s a first step towards breaking down the walls of stigma and creating a workplace culture that genuinely ...
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ArticleUnidays and Entrepreneur First roll out AI mental health checks
Unidays and Entrepreneur First have rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) powered mental health checks to their staff, students and to better understand and support mental health.Launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October), the mental wellbeing check was created by UK startup Thymia. Entrepreneur First, Syndi and Preventx ...
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ArticleSouth of Scotland Enterprise launches four-day week pilot
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has begun a four-day week pilot, which aims to explore the potential benefits of this kind of working week for its employees.The organisation’s 141 employees will work a 32-hour week over the course of four days during the pilot, reducing their current working week by ...
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Supplier articleCare before crisis: how proactive wellbeing support can revolutionise your workplace
From family concerns to financial struggles, menopause symptoms to mental health challenges – life’s everyday pressures can quickly build into overwhelming roadblocks to wellbeing. With many traditional means of support – particularly for mental health – becoming inundated with users in recent years, more and more ...
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ArticleTSB hires new chief people officer
Banking organisation TSB has appointed Ariam Enraght-Moony as its new chief people officer as of today (9 October).Reporting directly to Robin Bulloch, chief executive officer at TSB, Enraght-Moony will join the executive committee.She joins the organisation from John Laing, where she led the HR function of the international investor and ...
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ArticleExclusive: Vivup introduces family care benefit for staff
Employee benefits and wellbeing provider Vivup (team pictured above) has launched a family benefit to help support its employees with caring responsibilities.Its FamilyCare benefit provides the means to search for care provision for the whole family, anywhere in the UK. The database comprises more than 14,000 childcare providers, 4,000 tutors, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 September - 5 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 September - 5 October 2023 were: Aon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefitsExclusive: Marks and Spencer introduces free staff physiotherapyNational living wage to rise to at least £11 per hour in 2024Employee Benefits Live welcomes delegates to ExCeL LondonStandard Chartered launches ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid focuses on employee engagment
I am on the new employee engagement board. Sounds pretty fancy, eh? Little do they know I am possibly the least able to provide positive input; I have been here too long to do much more than convincingly pretend to be engaged. My nemesis, Nasty Nancy, from the employee development ...
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ArticleUniversity of Essex signs age-friendly employer pledge
The University of Essex has signed the age-friendly employer pledge as part of its commitment to recognise the value of aged 50 and above.Established by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge aims to help overcome ageism in the workplace and resolve skills shortages and vacancy rates.By signing, the university ...
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Supplier article6 Reasons to include health testing in your employee wellbeing package
In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritising employee wellness is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. Health testing as part of corporate wellbeing packages has gained significant popularity, not only as a means to support employee health but as an incentive to attract and retain staff. DocHQ specialises in ...
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ArticleRM names new chief people officer
Technology and resources supplier to the education sector RM has appointed Sarah Fawsitt chief people officer.In the role, Fawsitt will oversee all aspects of human resources, talent acquisition, employee development, and will play a crucial role in enhancing the organisation’s culture and driving strategic growth. She will work closely with ...
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Supplier articleSight loss needn’t mean job loss
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their lives. And half of this sight loss is avoidable. A sight test ...
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ArticleExclusive: Bernadette Thompson OBE addresses inclusivity in HR profession
Employee Benefits Live 2023: HR departments need to focus on driving diversity and inclusivity within their own teams in order to better support the wider business, according to Bernadette Thompson OBE, director of equality, diversity and inclusion at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2023, ...
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Supplier articleOnHand named the CSR momentum leader in G2 Fall 2023 report
OnHand continues to move up the rankings in G2’s quarterly reports, securing our position as a prime Corporate Social Responsibility platform.By using reviews from G2 users, G2’s unbiased rankings effectively compare all of the products in the Corporate Social Responsibility sphere against each other, helping users choose who to trust ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE BENEFITS: CLEANER COMMUTING MADE AFFORDABLE
The government and environmental groups are calling for the world to adopt cleaner methods of transportation. Most of us hear the call and understand the importance, but the reality is that we need our cars to get around and do our jobs. Investing in an electric vehicle ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2023 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London
Employee Benefits Live 2023 is welcoming delegates to its 25th annual event at ExCeL London on 3 October 2023.As the largest dedicated reward and benefits event in Europe, the conference and exhibition brings together more than 1,500 industry professionals looking to discover the latest HR, reward and benefits developments. The ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees with dementia?
Employers are legally required to make reasonable workplace adjustments where possible for employees impacted by dementia to the point that it satisfies the disability definition.Openly discussing dementia will enable employees to feel more able to disclose diagnoses or issues without fear of repercussions.Employers should offer training for managers and staff ...
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ArticleMozilla appoints permanent chief people officer
Web browser Mozilla has appointed Dani Chehak as chief people officer on a permanent basis.Less than a year ago, Chehak took on the role of Mozilla’s interim chief people officer. She will continue to oversee all areas of HR and organisational development at the global Mozilla Corporation, and along with ...