All Employee engagement articles – Page 42
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Supplier articleThe In?uence of Work Social Events on Company Culture
When Summer rolls around, many employees enjoy early ?nishes and more social events. And let’s face it, we Brits feel the need to soak up every ray of sunshine and make the most of warmer months.The sun appears and most people’s ?rst thought is a cold, refreshing and *usually alcoholic* ...
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ArticleOsborne Clarke links bonus eligibility to working location
Law firm Osborne Clarke has announced that in order to be considered for a bonus from 2024, employees will need to come into the workplace at least three times a week.The firm’s minimum expectations for employees who want to be eligible for a bonus include completing mandatory training, total time ...
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ArticleMerlin Entertainments hires first chief experience and people officer
Merlin Entertainments, which owns 140 global attractions, theme parks, hotels, and resorts spanning 24 countries and four continents, has appointed Spencer Holt as its first chief experience and people officer.In this newly created role, Holt will be responsible for both the guest experience and the employee journey of Merlin’s 30,000-strong ...
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Article48% of employers have invested in benefits due to economic climate change
Nearly half (48%) of employers have boosted investment in their benefits package over the last 12 months in response to economic climate changes, according to research by benefits provider Zest.Its findings also revealed that more than one-third (36%) of respondents now worry they cannot keep up with competitors’ raising salaries ...
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ArticleGoogle and Costco named America’s Best Employers for Women 2023
Google, Costco and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been named among America’s Best Employers for Women 2023.The annual list, which was created in partnership with Statista and is compiled by Forbes from surveys of 40,000 women working for organisations employing at least 1,000 employees, highlights views on working environment, ...
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OpinionNeha Lugg and David Lorimer: How to make work events that involve alcohol more inclusive
Alcohol-free is fast becoming not only a religious or cultural choice, but a lifestyle choice. There have also been a significant number of alarming headlines demonstrating the role that alcohol has played at workplace events, resulting in harassment or other inappropriate behaviour, and significant reputational harm.Employers should look at workplace ...
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ArticleAvanti Communications receives Great Place To Work certification
Satellite operator Avanti Communications has received Great Place To Work certification following positive survey feedback from its employees.The certification recognises employers that foster a positive and nurturing environment and is based entirely on employees’ current working experience.As part of the accreditation, the Great Place To Work team carries out its ...
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ArticleKim Strachan: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?
At Journey Further, we prioritise the wellbeing and satisfaction of our team, ensuring people feel valued and appreciated for their hard work. We believe in creating an environment that embraces our core values of openness, togetherness, and a shared vision of creating a better way to do business. Here is ...
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ArticleColin Bryce: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?
With modern workers changing jobs so frequently, it is difficult to manage their expectations because they are always on the lookout for change. With vacancies outstripping supply of labour in many sectors, young people recognise rightly that they are in demand and worthy of greater reward.I do not understand business ...
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Supplier articleWELCOMING THE YOUNGER GENERATION TO THE WORKPLACE
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE SERIES: WELCOMING THE YOUNGER GENERATION TO THE WORKPLACEThere’s much debate about the pros and cons of a local vs. global benefits offering, with many organizations believing a global solution is best for their business. During this blog, we’ll explore why a local or UK-specific approach ...
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ArticleBusiness Stream hires new people director
Water retailer Business Stream has appointed Gail Cockburn as its new people director as part of a triple appointment to further strengthen its executive leadership team.A fellow of the Chartered Institute of People Development, Cockburn has been appointed to develop and deliver the firm’s new people strategy as well as ...
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Supplier articleCROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES: QUALITY & COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Public sector bodies aren’t only responsible for the wellbeing of their people but also the community they serve. Whether in the health, school, or housing sector, UK public bodies are under immense financial pressure. Sodexo Engage is the only supplier that covers all three critical frameworks under ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Are employers meeting employees' ESG expectations?
At a time when the cost-of-living crisis means higher pay is a focus for many employees, it is testament to the ever-increasing focus on sustainability that nearly half (48%) of employees hailing from generation Z say they would consider leaving a job if their employer did not demonstrate action on ...
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ArticleFlexible Working Bill receives Royal Assent
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, which will allow UK workers to request flexible working from day one in a job, has received Royal Assent.Employees now have the right to request this twice a year instead just once. Employers are now required to consider these and provide a reason before ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 14 - 20 July 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 - 20 July 2023 were: Lloyds Banking Group introduces flexibility policyWeil, Gotshal and Manges updates work-from-home policyGovernment awards public sector staff pay rises48% of Gen Z would leave an employer which cannot keep sustainable promisesAxa UK becomes age-aware accredited employerAdmiral and ...
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ArticleAdmiral and Cisco named Best Workplaces for Women 2023
Insurance firm Admiral, housing provider Home Group and digital communications business Cisco have been named on Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023 list.The list, which is produced by the UK branch of Great Place to Work, analysed the responses of nearly 80,000 UK-based female employees to ...
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ArticleDurhamlane hires first chief people officer
Global sales and marketing specialist firm Durhamlane has appointed Sinead Hall as its first chief people officer.Hall's remit will focus on developing and shaping the organisation's culture to position itself as a top employer, offering quality services to its clients by recruiting, developing and retaining the best sales and marketing ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group increases flexibility for staff
Lloyds Banking Group has increased flexibility for its workforce with the launch of a new flexibility policy.Its Flexibility Works policy comprises a range of flexible-working options for staff, including the option to compress a five-day working week into four days. This is available to staff who need childcare support up ...
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OpinionPaula Squire: The issues surrounding work-from-anywhere policies
With flexible, remote and hybrid working now the norm within many UK businesses, the concept of work from anywhere has begun to take off, with employers fielding increasing requests from workers who want to pack up their laptop and log on from a tropical beach or a new bustling city.This ...
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Supplier article8 ideas to improve employee engagement right now!
The best managers and HR leaders know that if they are to get the best out of their employees, they need to keep them engaged. Doing so will improve employee motivation, morale, and productivity in the workplace.This can’t be forced or be a ‘one-time thing’ – employees need to feel ...