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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Explore the evolving role and purpose of recognition at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 can gain insight into how the changing workplace and technology are shaping future recognition programmes, as well as how recognition will drive performance and talent management.Jamie King (pictured), director of global rewards at Xexec, will present a session titled ‘Delivering value in recognition ...
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ArticleHow can employers support the health and wellbeing needs of employees on a lower income?
Need to know:An organisation’s culture can promote healthy lifestyles that do not have to cost staff a lot to maintain.Signposting healthy options and recipe cards in a staff canteen can help employees improve their diet, counteracting productivity slumps due to a lack of nutrients.Health cash plans and virtual GP services ...
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ArticleWorkplace automation can create communication challenges as well as opportunities
Many years ago, I spent my university summer holidays working in the head office for a large high-street bank. Close to its office was what was billed as ‘the world’s first robotic bar’. The main attraction was a large robotic barmaid, known as Cynthia, who was programmed to mix and ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Discover how technology will shape workplace wellness at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: VitalityHealth will discuss how technology can help to shape employee wellness schemes at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Greg Levine, director of corporate and intermediated business at VitalityHealth, will present a session titled ‘The future of tailored employee wellness schemes’ as part of the driving performance conference stream on Wednesday 1 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight into data analytics at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Capita Employee Benefits will discuss the use of data analytics in employee benefits design at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Alex Tullett (pictured), head of benefit strategy at Capita Employee Benefits, will lead a session titled ‘Applying data analytics to employee benefits’, as part of the data analytics conference stream on ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 53% want to receive benefits communication around life events
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (53%) of employee respondents want their employer to communicate information about benefits to them around life events, such as marriage or childbirth, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Communicating employee benefits: driving the value of reward report, which surveyed 200 HR and reward professionals and ...
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Article57% would wear an employer-paid fitness band at work to monitor their health
More than half (57%) of employee respondents would be open to wearing an employer-paid fitness band or similar device during working hours to help monitor their health and wellbeing, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its research, which is based on a survey of 1,249 working UK adults as part ...
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ArticleMercer to acquire Thomsons Online Benefits
Mercer is to acquire global employee benefits and employee engagement software provider Thomsons Online Benefits.The acquisition aims to bring together Mercer's consulting and broking services with Thomsons Online Benefits' employee benefits technology.The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.Julio Portalatin (pictured), president and chief executive officer at Mercer, said: ...
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ArticleHow sustainable is wearable technology as a workplace benefit?
Need to know:Wearable technology should be fully incorporated into a health and wellbeing strategy rather than purchased to be used as a standalone perk.Wearable devices can support employees’ mental wellbeing, as well as their physical health.Technology is evolving to provide detailed analytics data.Wearable technology has revolutionised the fitness industry, with ...
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ArticleHow can organisations future-proof their benefits technology?
Need to know:Technology can enable employees to engage with benefits when and how they want to.Advances in technology could improve user experience in the employee benefits space, and provide a higher level of personalisation.Benefits technology should have the agility to meet changing employee and employer needs, and take into account ...
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ArticleWhat is the future for pensions technology?
Need to knowThe introduction of the pension freedoms intensified the need for online pension tools.New pensions technology will be more interactive, allowing employees to make immediate changes to their pension plan.The growth of defined contribution assets will help drive product innovation.Pensions technology was thrust into the limelight following the announcement ...
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Article76% rank flexible working in their top three benefits
More than three quarters (76%) of respondents name flexible working as one of their top three priorities when it comes to being offered a benefits package from their ideal employer, according to research by BT.Its Mobile multiplier report, which surveyed 1,528 office employees across France, Germany, Spain and the UK, ...
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ArticleAdvo Group acquires HR Experts
Employee benefits organisation Advo Group has acquired HR Experts, which was previously part of Broker Direct.Advo Group has acquired the HR consultancy as part of its aim to establish itself as a provider of online technology systems for payroll, benefit management and communication.The acquisition also aims to enhance HR Expert's ...
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ArticleCancer Research UK launches bespoke online benefits platform
Cancer Research UK is launching a bespoke online benefits platform that integrates its employee engagement, discounts, and reward and recognition schemes.The new platform, provided by Xexec, will see Cancer Research UK move from a paper-based reward and recognition system to an online scheme.The portal will enable the charity to celebrate ...
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Article45% would welcome wearable technology in the workplace
Just under half (45%) of respondents would welcome the introduction of wearable technology in the workplace, according to research by PMI Health Group.The research, which surveyed 1,197 UK adults aged between 18 and 64 years old, also found that 40% of respondents would object to sharing personal, health-related data generated ...
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ArticleHome Group and Asda celebrate achievements via digital peer recognition
Employee Benefits Live 2016: Home Group uses a digital recognition programme to enable both peers and managers to celebrate individuals' achievements and hard work by sending e-cards to employees across the business.The number of e-cards sent and the reasons for these are reviewed by the executive team on a monthly ...
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ArticleCath Kidston uses pulse surveys to gauge staff engagement
Employee Benefits Live 2016: Retail organisation Cath Kidston introduced weekly pulse surveys to gather staff feedback and gauge employee engagement levels.The retailer introduced the pulse engagement surveys, provided by Officevibe, at the beginning of 2016. The online surveys are emailed to staff on a different day every week, and take ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Central government to launch online benefits platform
EXCLUSIVE: The UK central government is to launch a benefits platform to provide 418,000 civil servants with online access to their employee benefits package.The bespoke platform has been developed by Edenred, which has been appointed the sole provider of employee benefits to UK government staff through the Employee Services framework, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: BT to consolidate benefits in global online platform
EXCLUSIVE: BT is to bring all of its employee benefits together in one place with the launch of a new online benefits portal.Following BT’s acquisition of EE in January 2016, the organisation has been using three separate benefits platforms. Its introduction of the new platform, provided by Benefex, is aimed ...
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ArticleIs there a place for personalisation in a benefits strategy?
Need to know:The definition of personalisation has changed and is now data driven.The personalisation of benefits helps to empower employees to perform at their best at work.Challenges to the increasing use of personalised benefits packages include many employers' desire for standardised benefits systems, particularly in large, multi-national organisations.The initial personalisation ...