All articles by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam – Page 6
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ArticleKavitha's keynote: Mental health matters when it comes to wellbeing
On day one of this year’s Employee Benefits Live, which took place on 2 and 3 October at ExCeL London, Google’s Cayla Kitayama delivered the opening keynote address which explored how to put health and wellbeing at the heart of an organisation’s benefits strategy.Kitayama, who is responsible for the technology ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Keeping employees motivated and engaged
As our Motivation Week, in association with Motivates, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Today’s employers are increasingly able to recognise the strong link between motivation and performance, and ultimately, the bottom line. ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: From #MeToo to HR chatbots
The #MeToo movement, which spread virally almost a year ago now, brought to the fore the prevalent issue of sexual harassment and assault, particularly in the workplace.While still not an easy conversation to be had, it’s vital that today’s employers ensure the issue is not taboo. Employees should feel able ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Staying ahead of the benefits technology curve
As our Benefits Technology Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.The digital world is constantly evolving, regularly introducing new products and solutions into our daily lives. ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid grapples with pensions communication
I’ve not seen Big Bad Boss so cross since the management team golf day was cancelled. Words have been exchanged with two of the Higher Beings, our executive management team, and Big Bad Boss emerges red-faced. It is not a good sign.It seems a misleading communication went out to all ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Support for those who are terminally ill
Earlier this week, we reported that Lloyds Banking Group has signed the Trades Union Congress’ (TUC) ‘Dying to work’ charter, which offers greater security to individuals who are living and working with a terminal illness.As part of a wider TUC campaign, the voluntary charter aims to recognise terminal illness as ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Is money on everyone's minds?
New research has revealed that nearly half of businesses have no financial wellbeing strategy in place to help staff. And, although 84% of those surveyed recognise there is a need education and guidance around money, 60% do not offer any form of guidance for their workforce.The study by pensions and ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid gets an apprentice
I’ve been aware of a new presence in HR. A tall skinny girl has been spending a lot of time by the coffee machine. She’s also been spotted in the ladies, making adjustments to thick black eyebrows and unnaturally long lashes. I didn’t realise she worked here, because, well, I ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Are some employers turning a blind eye to mental health?
Earlier this week, we reported that a fifth of employers provide counselling for staff in a bid to support their mental health. These findings, from insurers Aviva and the British Chambers of Commerce, highlight a growing awareness of mental health concerns among employers, as well as a commitment to help ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Widening the net for gender pay gap reporting
Should gender pay gap reporting be extended to include organisations with 50-plus employees, rather than just those with 250 or more staff, in time for April 2020’s deadline? This is the recommendation from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, published as part of its Gender pay gap reporting paper ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with performance management
The Higher Beings - our management team - are not known for asking for advice. They could have asked me, or even Big Bad Boss, but instead they’ve gone and engaged a management consultant to look at performance management. I feel pretty miffed. We have tons of experience on the ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with performance management
The Higher Beings - our management team - are not known for asking for advice. They could have asked me, or even Big Bad Boss, but instead they’ve gone and engaged a management consultant to look at performance management. I feel pretty miffed. We have tons of experience on the ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Are employee benefits failing to deliver?
New research, revealed exclusively on our site earlier this week, found that more than half of employees are not satisfied with their benefits package.The study by Gympass also found that 89% of those surveyed believe good workplace perks would make them more likely to accept a job offer. Interestingly, the ...
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ArticleKavitha's keynote: Pay, stress and work-life balance
On Wednesday, trade union Unite orchestrated demonstrations at more than 30 restaurants in the TGI Friday’s chain across the UK, deliberately choosing the Independence Day date to have the biggest impact on the American organisation.Unite members and employees of TGI Friday’s staged the demonstrations in order to draw further attention ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid searches for benefits data
Nothing ever stays the same for long. My organisation lurches from a contraction phase - selling off defunct companies and shutting down offices, straight into a growth phase - buying up competitors and hiring directors to head up new teams. I wouldn’t have thought it was the right time economically, ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Supporting employees' health
As our Health Week, in association with Benenden, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Supporting employees with health-related issues can make the world of difference to individuals in times of need, as well ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Gig economy workers under the spotlight yet again
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court put those working in the so-called ‘gig economy’ firmly under the spotlight yet again.In Pimlico Plumbers and Charlie Mullins v Gary Smith, the court determined that Smith – who was self-employed and VAT registered – qualified as a worker. In doing so, it dismissed ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Applauding the best in benefits
Hello, and welcome to my first official blog as editor of Employee Benefits!For those of you who may have missed last week’s announcement, I have temporarily stepped into the shoes of Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, who is now on maternity leave awaiting her little bundle of joy.While on the topic of special ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid is offered DNA testing
There is something noticeably creepy about cold callers from their first sentence. Perhaps it is the way they seize upon my name and keep waving it around like a talisman. Or maybe it is the way they keep asking how I am today so that I can almost hear the ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Maximising the effectiveness of an engagement strategy
As our Engagement Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Achieving high levels of employee engagement is the holy grail for many employers. But with so many ...