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OpinionJohn Forth: How have total reward trends developed?
A major feature of the reward landscape in recent years has been the prolonged period of wage stagnation; according to Employee earnings in the UK: 2018, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in October 2018, average wages are still below levels recorded in 2008, after adjusting for inflation.As ...
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ArticleAdidas, Nestle and Schneider Electric recognised on 2019's gender equality index
Sports retailer Adidas (pictured), food manufacturer Nestle, energy management business Schneider Electric and financial organisation Zurich Insurance are among the employers that have been recognised in 2019's Gender Equality Index, compiled by global information and technology firm Bloomberg.The 2019 index recognises and celebrates 230 international employers across 36 countries for ...
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ArticlePoll: Around a third cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their 2019 benefits strategy
Employee Benefits poll: Around a third (30%) of respondents cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their organisation's benefits strategy in 2019.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 76 responses, also found that 22% of reward and benefits professionals will be focusing on employee engagement for 2019, while ...
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ArticleBurton-based job hunters offered opportunity to be game master
Something for the weekend: Although the routine of a nine-to-five office job may offer real benefits to some employees, others are on the hunt for something more unconventional to fulfill their work-life balance and satisfaction needs. For example, locals in Burton, East Staffordshire, are now able to apply for jobs ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Reflecting on benefits and business strategy
With the gloomiest day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’ on 21 January, looming, many employers are thinking about how they can make staff feel happier and more supported in the workplace using their benefits offering. The new year is also a time when organisations take the opportunity to review and ...
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ArticleAround two-thirds say contributory pension schemes are their most valued benefit
Around two-thirds (62%) of respondents state that a contributory pension scheme is one of their top five most valued benefits, according to research by global advisory and brokering organisation Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that respondents most valued health insurance (43%), life insurance (40%), critical ...
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Supplier articlePlan your bike scheme now to launch when it’s most effective
At the beginning of the year, launching a Bike Scheme might be the last thing companies are considering. Not many want to cycle to work in the cold winter months of January and February. However, in order for you to maximise the potential of your Bike Scheme, you need to ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Risk and Business Analytics opens wellbeing hub for 800 UK staff
EXCLUSIVE: Global data and analytics organisation Risk and Business Analytics (RBA), part of Relx Group, has launched a dedicated wellbeing hub for 800 employees based at its UK headquarters in Sutton.The Living Well Hub, which was officially opened on Monday 14 January 2019, aims to help employees focus on their ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Learn to embrace agility at Employee Benefits Connect 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2019 will be able to learn about the practicalities, realities and benefits of agile working in the modern world.Nebel Crowhurst (pictured), head of people experience at high street fashion brand River Island, will present a session titled 'Reimagining the workplace: Designing people teams that ...
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ArticleEmployee wellness 2019
Click to download Employee wellness 2019Employee wellness 2019 is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current wellbeing strategies, as well those shaping future provision.This report looks at the key areas of psychological wellbeing, physical health, financial wellness and motivation and engagement, through the ...
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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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ArticleTesco rolls out subsidised gym membership benefit to 300,000 UK staff
Supermarket retailer Tesco has rolled out subsidised gym membership to 300,000 employees in the UK.The new benefit, provided by Gympass, enables all Tesco staff, including those in head office and in-store, delivery drivers and home-based employees, based in the UK and Republic of Ireland, to access more than 1,400 nationwide ...
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ArticleTravelodge launches recruitment programme to help parents back into work
UK hotel chain Travelodge has launched a new recruitment programme specifically designed to help parents re-enter the workplace.The programme launched on 14 January 2019 and will enable successful candidates to take advantage of flexible working hours, training, coaching from a work buddy and online careers advice, tailored to parents going ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths would feel more positive about their employer if offered an annual bonus
Two-fifths (40%) of employees would feel more positive towards their organisation if they were offered an annual bonus within their benefits package, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,001 UK employees found that bonuses are more highly valued by older staff, as 53% of those over ...
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Case StudiesAddison Lee to launch new values as part of wider benefits roadmap
Transportation service Addison Lee is launching five organisational values in February 2019, as part of a wider strategy to reinvigorate benefits and reward for its 1,600 global employees.The new values have been decided by the leadership team and are going to be introduced to help shape the organisation’s culture, as ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Addison Lee
The benefits offered by Addison Lee:Pension and payFive defined contribution (DC) pension schemes, which the organisation is looking to consolidate. These include pension schemes with National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) for approximately 500 employed UK chauffeurs, and with Aegon for management. Contributions vary according to seniority: employees and team leaders ...
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Supplier article5 ways to support your employees’ New Year’s resolutions
Companies can do a lot to help their employees with their New Year’s resolutions. Loads of people start the year with Dry January and a new gym membership. Most also start the year by returning to work and struggle to find the time for exercise.So, how can employers help?Gym SchemeSome ...
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Supplier articleTaking care of your wellbeing in January
January can be a tough month after all of the festivities and indulgences. People often feel tired and sluggish, and seasonal colds begin to rear their ugly heads.There is also Blue Monday in January which is classed as the most depressing day of the year and usually takes place on ...
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ArticleGovernment-led taskforce publishes employer guidance on championing flexible working
A government and employer-led taskforce focusing on encouraging flexible working has today (Monday 14 January 2019) published guidance for organisations on how to champion flexibility.The Flexible Working Taskforce, established in March 2018, is a working partnership across various government departments, business groups, trade unions and charities that aims to widen ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths predict employee engagement will be greatest challenge in 2019
Two-fifths (40%) of employer respondents believe that engagement will be one of the most challenging agenda items in 2019, according to research by human resources software organisation Cascade HR.The 2019 landscape: what's in store? polled 423 UK-based HR professionals, and also found that 36% of respondents are concerned about staff ...