All articles by Louise Farrand – Page 3
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Case StudiesSantander offers employees extensive wellbeing support without overstepping boundaries
Banking group Santander UK offers its 23,500 employees wellbeing support across four key areas: physical, mental, social and financial.Offering employees access to a wide range of support is how Santander makes sure its staff have everything they need, when they most need it, without straying too far into people’s personal ...
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Case StudiesEquilibrium provides care packages and meditation classes to boost employee morale
In a staff survey in April 2020, an overwhelming number of people who work for Equilibrium Financial Planning (92%) feel that the business is ‘nailing it’ when it comes to supporting and engaging them through the pandemic.The wealth management firm's managing partner, Gaynor Rigby, feels the organisation has succeeded because ...
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AnalysisHow will the Covid-19 pandemic change the employer/employee relationship in the future?
Need to know: While the Covid-19 pandemic posed many immediate challenges to employers, many have risen to the challenge, finding creative new ways to make sure staff stay physically and mentally well.There are a number of steps employers can take now to prevent an us-and-them culture existing after furlough.Flexible working ...
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AnalysisHow to ensure employees share in business success
Need to know:Involving employees in the growth and success of a business not only affects the bottom line, but can build engagement and loyalty, forming the basis of a positive culture.Share schemes and employee ownership models are one method of aligning employees directly with business results.Recognition schemes can also encourage ...
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Case StudiesAussie Man and Van uses share schemes to engage employees with business growth
London-based removals firm Aussie Man and Van has been running a share scheme since 2004. At present, 30 members of staff are either shareholders or option-holders, representing 70% total equity.Charles Rickards, finance and marketing director at Aussie Man and Van, says: “We think involving key members of the business in ...
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AnalysisHow should employers position Christmas rewards and incentives?
Need to know: As employees become more concerned about health, social responsibility and the environment, Christmas rewards are changing and adapting accordingly.Sustainable options include e-vouchers, experiences and paid time off; while volunteering leave can cover both wellbeing and social responsibility.Rather than encouraging staff to drink and eat more during this ...
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Case StudiesEvolved Search takes all employees to Amsterdam for Christmas treat
Evolved Search, an SEO and content marketing agency with 31 members of staff, replaced the traditional office party with an adventure in Amsterdam for the 2018 festive celebration.The idea originally came about as a way to please everyone, taking into account that some of Evolved's employees are teetotal, some are ...
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Case StudiesNationwide uses matching contributions to encourage employees to save more
Nationwide Building Society's 18,000 employees benefit from generous minimum pension contributions; they save 4% of their salary into their pension pot, while their employer adds a further 13%.To encourage positive spending habits even further, however, the organisation also offers to match employees’ contributions if they save over and above this ...
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AnalysisHow can behavioural psychology tailor workplace savings messages to staff?
Need to know:A behavioural psychology approach to workplace savings communications can help employees develop positive savings habits.The language used in communications should target different motivators to ensure that the underlying message resonates with as many employees as possible.Employees sharing personal experiences can help to motivate behaviour change, but employers must ...
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AnalysisHow to make staff feel valued at Christmas
Need to know:Employers should be unafraid to reinvent their Christmas incentives if they believe this will ultimately better engage and reward staff.Experiences, rather than physical items, are an increasingly popular way to reward staff.The introduction of a discount scheme could be a cost-efficient way to help staff budget over Christmas, ...
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Case StudiesCorinthia Hotels uses tailored events to make Christmas unforgettable for employees
Corinthia Hotels has 2,500 full-time and 500 part-time employees around the world, in locales including Lisbon, Paris and St Petersburg. Each hotel within the group is given free reign to make Christmas special for its people, but some treats are becoming worldwide traditions.Rachel Begbie, learning, development and wellbeing director at ...
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Case StudiesHow Charles Stanley is transforming its male-dominated working culture
The conversation continues at Employee Benefits Live 2018...Financial services is traditionally a male-dominated sector, and the industry’s gender pay gap statistics show there is still a lot of work to do to make it a more equal place. However, investment management firm Charles Stanley has made a concerted effort to ...
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AnalysisHow can employers respond proactively to the #MeToo movement?
The conversation continues at Employee Benefits Live 2018...Need to know:Despite the publicity of the #MeToo movement, problems with sexual harassment in the workplace remain widespread.Getting the basics in place, such as a policy all staff are familiar with, is the first step in addressing the issue.There are also wider cultural ...
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Supplier article
Defaults at-retirement – great for providers but what about scheme members?
Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, has joined PMI TV in a video interview to discuss why the idea of defaults at-retirement is concerning and what the alternative could be.The background“The background to this really is that there’s been a lot of growing concern, I think since freedom and choice ...
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Case StudiesHow Currencies Direct is planning its response to Brexit challenges
Brian Harris, chief product officer at Currencies Direct, saw firsthand the kind of Brexit challenges facing UK businesses when he recently attended a European financial technology conference.Harris noticed that several European associations were representing their countries as alternative places to live and work. “Other countries and other cities are utilising ...
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AnalysisWhat actions should employers take to prepare for Brexit?
Need to know: Whatever the outcome of negotiations, Brexit will have a significant impact on organisations' ability to attract and retain the talent they need.Employers should consider the ways in which their workforce might change, and consider whether their benefits proposition needs to shift.The war for talent may drive up ...
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AnalysisFinding ways to engage employees in the modern age
Need to know:Employees are becoming less likely to see their employer as a trusted source of information, which can impact meaningful engagement.Regular meetings, using technology to the employer's advantage, can be integral in maintaining a collaborative culture, even with the growing number of home-workers.Taking the time to analyse an organisation's ...
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Case StudiesHow AC Group is keeping staff engaged as it grows
AC Group is a wholesale tour operator for group travel in the UK and Ireland, and as of 2017 has expanded its operations into France. The organisation has seen rapid growth in recent years, and now has offices in the UK, Paris and New York. “18 months ago, we were ...
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AnalysisCreating a reward strategy to support the people and business agenda
Need to know:Not all staff are happy about going to work at present, and this lack of enthusiasm is impacting productivity.The good news is that it is possible to improve productivity by creating a different culture. The secret is imbuing staff with a sense of purpose, using reward strategy as ...
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AnalysisHow can a benefits strategy support the employee experience?
Need to know: In a world where work and life boundaries are blurring, employees are expecting more from their working lives. A great employee experience is more important than ever. Today, workers are looking for more authentic organisations with clear sets of principles. Feeling a sense of purpose is increasingly ...