All Global reward articles – Page 13
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Supplier articleWhat will the reward and benefits platform of 2025 look like
Matt Macri-Waller, Founder & CEO, BenefexRecently there has been a lot of rhetoric in the employee benefits market which goes along the lines of, “flex is dead; nobody’s getting value out of their schemes; you’re better to invest in wellbeing, perks and whatever else is flavour of the month.” Back ...
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OpinionTony Pugh: Global challenges and solutions for DC pensions and financial wellbeing
A global financial wellbeing programme that takes into account localised pensions legislation, different taxation regimes and myriad different savings products might sound more like solving a Rubik’s Cube than building a benefits strategy.However, the DC pension and financial wellbeing global employee survey, published by Aon in June 2019, shows that, ...
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ArticleThree in 10 expatriate employees say wages have a positive impact on wellbeing
Approximately three in 10 (28%) expatriate employees have found that wage levels have a positive impact on their wellbeing, according to research by global healthcare provider Aetna International.The international workforce wellbeing survey 2019, which canvassed the views of 2,000 expat employees across 10 countries, further found that 21% believe that ...
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Supplier articleCreating "happiness" in our employee perks
by Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayAt least once a week there’s a blog or article written about the weird and wonderful perks that companies are giving their employees. Is there a competition that nobody told me about... has the category of "weirdest perks" been added to ...
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Supplier article10 low-cost employee reward ideas to say thank you with experiences
By Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayIt’s time to introduce 10 low-cost employee recognition ideas, focussing on experiences that require little effort to take your thank you to the next level. As the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words,” so show your employees you appreciate them ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Elsevier hosts wellbeing day for 700 Oxford-based staff
EXCLUSIVE: Information analytics organisation Elsevier has hosted a wellbeing day for 700 Oxford-based employees as part of its global health and wellbeing initiative, MindLife.The inaugural wellbeing day, held in July 2019, aimed to promote the overall health and wellbeing of employees working at Elsevier’s Oxford operating site.The wellbeing day enabled ...
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Supplier articleBuilding the case for investing in your people
by Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayEngaged employees drive ROI and are a huge competitive advantage. And while HR can shout it from the rooftops, it can still be a tough task to get your leadership team to give you full support for your HR initiatives.In this ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid's professional development
I cannot think of another time when this has happened: Big Bad Boss has offered to pay for some continued professional development training for me. Great, but I worry that it means he thinks I am getting out of date. It is a bit like being offered a seat on ...
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ArticleNorwegian island wants to cut traditional business hours and become ‘time-free’
Something for the weekend: Although many organisations are starting to embrace flexible and agile working arrangements, a small Norwegian island is going a step further by requesting to be a time-free zone, cutting traditional working hours in order to take advantage of the summer months.Residents and employees living on Sommaroey, ...
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ArticleHalf believe benefits are not meeting the needs of multigenerational workforce
Half (50%) of employers do not think their benefits offering is meeting the needs of all generations within their workforce, with 89% believing that they will need to change their package to suit future generations entering the workforce, according to research by Aon.The Benefits and trends survey 2019, which polled ...
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Supplier articleHow to build organisational culture around reward and recognition
Company culture is a critical part of any business. It can be the key factor that enables or inhibits your capacity to hire and retain staff; it can impact on productivity and profitability… ultimately, it can be the difference between success and failure.The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘culture’ as ‘the general ...
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AnalysisHow to roll out healthcare and wellbeing benefits globally
Need to know:Employers looking to roll out healthcare and wellbeing benefits globally need to use culturally appropriate language to effectively engage employees across different locations.Creating a global framework that allows for local tailoring is effective for supporting geographically dispersed staff while adhering to an overall vision.Buy-in from local HR teams, ...
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Case StudiesThe Taxback Group tailors health and wellbeing programme for 1,400 global employees
Global financial services organisation The Taxback Group has tailored its health and wellbeing programme, Group Life, to accommodate 1,400 employees based across 33 countries.Group Life originally launched in February 2017, during the organisation’s annual wellbeing week. The programme is structured around three pillars which form the basis for a yearly ...
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OpinionAnnelise Tracy Phillips: Implementing a global wellbeing strategy
A good wellbeing strategy reflects organisational values and culture. It has consistent messaging and is a coherent whole, rather being than a series of one-off interventions. However, a global wellbeing strategy also needs to be flexible enough to account for local attitudes to the employment relationship, different views of the ...
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ArticleWindow cleaners search for kilted Caledonian candidates to relocate to Canada
Image credit: Men In KiltsSomething for the weekend: Canada-based window and exterior cleaning organisation Men In Kilts has posted a job advert searching for a technician to join its team, and is specifically looking for candidates from Scotland who are happy to work in a kilt.Men In Kilts, which is ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 multinationals have effective global benefits strategies
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (70%) employers have effective global benefits strategies and structures, according to research by professional services firm Aon.Its Global benefits governance and operations study 2018-2019, which surveyed more than 200 multinational organisations with workforces of between 10,000 and 100,000, also found that 60% want to create a ...
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ArticleVibrant Vegan Company seeks director of taste
Image caption: @vibrantvegancoSomething for the weekend: Vegan meal delivery subscription service Vibrant Vegan Company is seeking a new director of taste to join its team, offering a salary of £50,000 a year and worldwide travel to flavour hotspots such as India, Japan and Mexico.Vibrant Vegan Company, which provides weekly vegan ...
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AnalysisHow can employers unify their benefits strategies internationally?
Need to know:For global organisations, a unified benefits strategy, as opposed to numerous localised approaches, can ensure that all employees are treated and cared for equally.Localised benefits packages that align to overarching principles can help create an appropriate offering that appeals to differing needs.Open and honest communications can help employers ...
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Case StudiesCharlotte Tilbury rolls out new benefits initiative across global locations
Beauty and skincare organisation Charlotte Tilbury has 1,124 employees in 49 global locations. In December 2017, staff surveys and focus groups brought to light the need for a new, unified approach to benefits.Megan O'Shaughnessy, global senior total reward manager at Charlotte Tilbury, says: “As the brand has been growing globally ...
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OpinionAlice Hallsworth: Global benefits strategies should align to local markets
When considering a global benefits strategy, employers should first consider their overall values, the industry landscape that the organisation works within, the needs of its workforce and, most importantly, what it is looking to achieve by aligning international benefits practices with its brand identity.The best benefit strategies identify clear objectives, ...