All articles by Nick Martindale – Page 3
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Case StudiesHackajob backs employees looking to help Ukrainian refugees
Technical talent marketplace Hackajob has 85 employees, with 45 in the UK and the remaining 40 in Iasi, Romania. The office there is on the border with Moldova, and around 100km from Ukraine.When the war started, it became clear that many people in the Romanian office were involved in helping ...
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AnalysisWhat impact is the war in Ukraine having on benefits strategies?
Employee support during the war in Ukraine might include evacuating staff and providing flexible, practical support for those directly affected.Organisations should also remember the importance of mental health support for all employees, including senior managers.In addition to day-to-day considerations, businesses should understand the wider ramifications of world events on other ...
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Case StudiesLogistics firm Europa relaunches organisational values to staff
Logistics organisation Europa has several organisational values that it believes are central to the way in which it treats employees, and what it expects in return. These include key principles such as driving out complexity, acting reasonably, creating a family spirit, and allowing people to ask so-called ‘dumb’ questions.The values ...
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AnalysisHow can employers effectively communicate an employee value proposition?
Need to know:Employee value propositions can help organisations outline their purpose and culture.Essential communication is essential, including through new digital channels.Involving senior management and employees can also prove effective.With the 'great resignation’ well underway, employers are having to think more about how they can retain staff.For many, developing and communicating ...
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Case StudiesK2 drives sustainability through electric vehicle scheme
With sustainability a key focus for employee relocation firm K2 Corporate Mobility, electric vehicles were an obvious area to explore when the business sought to add to its benefits package.Andrew Hayward, chief financial officer, who oversaw the project, says: “We wanted to do something that would support our employees financially ...
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AnalysisHow to make the case for electric company car schemes
Need to know: Businesses are under pressure to cut carbon emissions, and employee vehicles are an obvious target. Salary sacrifice schemes mean this can save companies money, and make electric vehicles affordable for staff. Subscription models mean firms are no longer tied into long leases should ...
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AnalysisHow will the 'Great Resignation' change employees' attitudes to employee benefits?
Need to know:The 'Great Resignation' is underway, forcing employers to work even harder to attract and retain staff.Pay is one way but employee benefits and reward packages are another major focus.Flexible working, mental health and social value are all in demand but some are questioning the use of more ‘gimmicky’ ...
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Case StudiesHow Advanced rethought employee benefits in light of the pandemic
Like most businesses, software firm Advanced realised when lockdown hit in March 2020 that it would have to adapt swiftly if it was to keep employees motivated and engaged. Alex Arundale, chief people officer, says: “One of the things that we realised very quickly was the need to build trust ...
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AnalysisHow can reward and benefits drive an employer’s diversity, equity and inclusion agenda?
Need to know:Reward and benefits can help organisations achieve their diversity, equity and inclusivity (DE&I) goals.Organisations should start by reviewing existing arrangements to make sure they are not discriminatory.Benefits such as recognition schemes and financial education can also have an impact.The issue of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DE&I) has shot ...
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Case StudiesJuggle Jobs offers choice around benefits to help drive diversity, equity and inclusivity
Flexible professional hiring platform Juggle Jobs has made diversity, equity and inclusivity a central part of its business, and uses employee benefits to help make this a reality.Romanie Thomas, founder and CEO, says: “The purpose of the company is to create a psychologically safe environment where a good range of ...
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Case StudiesFox Agency adapts perks to hybrid working model
Business-to-business marketing firm Fox Agency has a main office in Leeds and a satellite one in London, but switched to remote working once the first lockdown was imposed.Despite initial concerns, the business has now adapted to remote working and is planning to adapt a hybrid model going forward. Al Fox, ...
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AnalysisHow has the hybrid working trend impacted benefit and reward strategies?
Need to know:The future of work is likely to be made up of a mix of office and home working.This is having an impact on what benefits employers offer.How employers communicate with staff will also need to change in a hybrid model.The potential for most employees to work from home ...
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AnalysisHow can share schemes help employees build financial resilience?
Need to know:Employee share schemes can be successful savings vehicles for staff.Take-up of share schemes depends in part on how well they are promoted; the current trend is to make communication as tailored as possible.Involving staff in pushing schemes and showing previous outcomes can be effective.The research, A stake in ...
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Case StudiesSage raises awareness of share schemes among staff to increase participation
Accounting software firm Sage set up a global share option plan in 2017, based on the design of the UK’s sharesave scheme. Employees can put up to £500 a month into a savings account with the option of buying shares at a discounted price, set at launch, in three years’ ...
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Case StudiesElectric company car scheme helps support The Marketing Store's sustainability goals
Marketing and branding agency The Marketing Store regularly advises its clients on how to improve their sustainability credentials, and turned to electric vehicles as an opportunity to practise what it preaches.Hannah Partridge, director, portfolio and client development for The Marketing Store Europe, says: “We’re telling our clients on a daily ...
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AnalysisTop tips on implementing electric company car schemes
Need to know: Electric vehicles are now a realistic option for company fleets, either as an employee benefit or through salary sacrifice arrangements. Favourable benefit-in-kind rates are making this more attractive compared to petrol or diesel options. But some concerns remain around charging infrastructure and battery ...
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Case StudiesFrank Recruitment Group retains and engages employees with wellbeing measures
IT recruiter Frank Recruitment Group started out in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2006, and now operates across more than 20 offices in nine countries, employing 1,800 people.The business has historically provided a wide range of staff benefits, including workplace pensions, life insurance and gym memberships, as well as all-inclusive holidays ...
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AnalysisCould an economic pick-up lead to a new benefits approach that retains and engages staff?
Need to know:The UK economy is growing strongly, causing concern about staff retention.Benefits around company culture, flexible working, health and choice are likely to be in demand.There are some quick wins that could help make an immediate impact.News that the UK economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 2.1% in March, coupled ...
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Case StudiesPick Everard tracks employee wellbeing trends
Construction sector consultancy Pick Everard had already put in place measures to help employees cope with the pressure of the last year, including setting up a wellbeing toolkit, increasing the number of mental health first aiders to 33, and introducing a ‘call a colleague’ scheme.But when HR director Elizabeth Hardwick-Smith ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits technology help employers identify wellbeing needs?
Need to know:The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has underlined the need for employers to keep track of employee mental health.Apps and surveys can provide vital information.Wearables and mood-tracking technology can also help inform strategy.Keeping a watchful eye on employees’ physical and mental health has never been so important. Not only are ...