All Employee engagement articles – Page 95
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Supplier articleWhat are Reproductive Health Benefits?
AUTHOR: Jessica Freedman BAReproductive Health ExplainedThe World Health Organisation defines reproductive health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes” (WHO). It means having control ...
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ArticleAB InBev launches enhanced parental leave policy
Drink and brewing business AB InBev has introduced an enhanced parental leave policy for its 13,500 employees in the UK and Europe to include leave allowance increases for primary and secondary caregivers.Effective from this month (November), all primary caregivers staff will be entitled to paid leave increase from 16 to ...
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ArticleWalker Morris introduces staff sabbatical scheme
Law firm Walker Morris has launched a sabbatical scheme this month (November) for all of its solicitors with more than two years of service, with around 160 people currently eligible for it.A sabbatical can be taken after workers have built up a defined period of service post-qualification from 1 November ...
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ArticleMotor Insurance Bureau hires new chief people officer
Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) has announced that it has recruited Faran Johnson as its new chief people officer effective today (22 November).According to the bureau, Johnson is a “highly experienced workplace culture specialist”, with a 30-year career in the public and private sector. She joins following her work on the ...
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Article19% of working fathers worry about parental leave impact
Almost one in five (19%) fathers feel that taking extended parental leave would be negatively viewed at work, according to a new survey.Now: Pensions and the Diversity Project has released its research, which puts a spotlight on the extremely low take-up of paternity leave on this year's International Men’s Day ...
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ArticleWhat’s in a name: could it determine pay?
Something for the weekend: Once we’re given a name at birth it usually stays with us for the rest of our lives, but have you ever wondered what impact yours has, whether it influences personalities, career choices, or even how much money you are likely to earn? Research from online ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 12 November – 18 November 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 November – 18 November 2021 were: Centrica introduces electric car salary sacrifice schemeLidl gives pay rise to 21,000 employeesUniversity of Lincoln wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2021 What are employees looking for in the employee experience of the future?Train ...
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Article54% of young staff would quit over no hybrid working
More than half (54%) of employees aged 18-34 years old said they would likely quit if the organisation they work for stopped offering remote or hybrid working, according to a new survey.Employee benefits provider Unum UK conducted research into attitudes to work and employee support in order to find out ...
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ArticleStitch Fix hires new chief people and culture officer
Online personalised shopping experience service Stitch Fix has appointed Linda Aiello as its new chief people and culture officer as of 15 November (Monday).In her new role, Aiello will report to Stitch Fix’s CEO Elizabeth Spaulding and will lead the people and culture teams across both the US and the ...
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Supplier articleProviding a winning employee discount scheme
2021 has seen rising inflation, rising energy prices and an overall rise in the cost of living in the UK with planned increases to National Insurance too.A common misconception about employee discount schemes is that they’re all about grabbing a great deal or treating yourself.The reality is, a wide-ranging employee ...
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Supplier articleGenerali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) appoints Head of Casualty Underwriting in Asia
Hong Kong – Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) announces the appointment of Wendy Law as Head of Casualty Underwriting Asia, effective from 8th November. Based in the regional hub in Hong Kong, Wendy is responsible for leading the Casualty business across the region.Commenting on the appointment, Axel Roesner, Head ...
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Article20% of staff would choose a remote job
Just one in five UK employees would look for a fully remote job as opposed to 51% who prefer a hybrid environment, where they have the flexibility to choose daily whether to work from home or the office.Hybrid workforce scheduling app Schej carried out research among UK employees and managers ...
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Supplier article6 ways HR can build stronger relationships with IT
By Dominic Taylor, Director of Enterprise and Flexible Benefits at Reward GatewayForming a solid partnership takes time, there’s no doubt about it. But sometimes even after you’ve done all your research, evaluated different softwares and have all your ducks in a row, you still may encounter roadblocks. This is why ...
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ArticlePandemic influenced gender pay gap reporting and results
The gender pay gap narrowed very slightly among companies that reported for 2020/21, with those reporting in the latter half of this year influencing overall trends.Consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)’s review of figures submitted this year – when the deadline was extended to 5 October – showed that there was a ...
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Supplier articleWebinar: Stand out as an employer of choice in today’s competitive talent market
By Cristina Stoica, Growth Marketing Manager at Reward Gateway The war for talent is more intense than ever, with job vacancies in the UK at a record high of 1.2 million*. To attract and engage top talent, HR must look beyond one-time pay rises and bonuses, adapt ...
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Article47% of staff worry about their work-life balance
New research has revealed that almost half (47%) of employees are worried about maintaining a work-life balance after returning to the office.Software and service business Advanced spoke to 1,058 employees in decision making roles working in UK organisations in the UK for its 2021 Workforce trends survey, and found that ...
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Case StudiesUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire group supports staff experience
The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, which includes both Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals, employs around 10,000 members of staff who work within the group model.The group has many initiatives and benefits that help to improve the employee experience just by being part of the healthcare sector.Mark Smith, chief ...
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AnalysisWhat are employees looking for in the employee experience of the future?
A better employee experience, one that considers the whole person who comes to work every day, is the way employers will beat the competition.Pay and benefits are an important combination. In isolation they will always motivate, but together an employer can craft a unique and compelling proposition that brings the ...
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OpinionRebecca Florisson: What managers can do to make hybrid working inclusive?
Many employers and employees have experienced first-hand both the joys of enhanced flexibility remote working affords and the lack of a commute against pressures on wellbeing resulting from the feeling of living at the office and being unable to disconnect.With the return to the office now well underway, many employers ...
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Supplier articleWho won at the Engagement Excellence Awards 2021?
By Jenny Fyans, Head of Client Marketing at Reward GatewayThis month, we held our 9th annual Engagement Excellence Awards, where we welcomed more than 400 guests to an iconic London venue on the River Thames to dance, laugh and share ideas on how they’re making the world a better place ...