All Supplier article articles – Page 133
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Supplier articleThe importance of back-care awareness
Your back is an important muscle in your body. It has a level of strength and flexibility to carry you through your day that is phenomenal – however, because of this, it is also susceptible to problems. This week is back care awareness week so here at Health Shield we ...
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Supplier articleWhy traditional one-size-fits-all employee benefits schemes no longer work
Companies can no longer rely on traditional employee benefit schemes to attract and retain talent. An increasingly diverse workforce requires flexibility, imagination and innovation from its employer’s reward and recognition programme.Though there is still much to be done to promote diversity the modern workplace has never been so varied. Over ...
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Employee reluctance to access pension advice not only a cost issue
In the Government's second Finance Bill 2017, a new income tax exemption to cover the first £500 worth of pensions advice provided to an employee was introduced.It will be implemented retrospectively from April 2017 and allow advice not only on pensions, but also on the general financial and tax issues ...
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Supplier articleWhat is learning and development?
By Zachery Wilkinson, learning development manager at Reward GatewayI have frequent blogged about my views on L&D (Learning and Development) and how we’ve made a big shift here at Reward Gateway.But why does L&D matter? Learning and development is critical to any organization. The person or people that make up ...
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Supplier articleVideo: Simple steps to better employee wellbeing at work
by Nick Hudson, head of physical wellbeingAs the seasons change, it can be tough to know what sort of exercise to take part in. But research has shown - no matter what the weather - that there's a huge benefit to exercising outdoors. So whether you're fighting off the last ...
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Supplier articleSix proven ways to increase employee happiness
It’s a sad fact, but over half of the UK population are desperately unhappy at work and 36% of people are seriously considering leaving their jobs.And it’s apparently getting worse, with job satisfaction reaching a two year low according to a 2016 survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and ...
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Supplier articleHow to sniff out a great employee discounts platform
by Debra Corey, Group Reward DirectorYou’ve probably thought a lot about what it takes to make your employees happy and engaged. Is it the pay? Opportunities to move up? Or maybe it’s simply the type of people they get to work with every day.The answer to this mysterious question is ...
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Supplier articleFour simple breakfast tips for healthier and more productive employees
Many of your employees may be skipping breakfast and replacing it with a strong cup of coffee, but research shows that a hearty breakfast can really benefit your employees’ health and keep them more productive throughout the day. A 2016 report from the British Dietetic Association, estimates that up to ...
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Top tips for employees to cut costs and boost savings
It is not uncommon for employees to face financial worries at various stages of their life whether that is dealing with spiralling debt, concerns over retirement savings or simply making the monthly budget work.The link between debt, money worries and stress, lower productivity and absenteeism are increasingly recognised by employers. ...
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Supplier articleExperience isn’t everything: Look beyond the resume to find talent
by Gemma Matthews, Senior RecruiterIf you’re like most companies, your recruiting process probably goes something like this:You work with the hiring manager to write a job description that includes the job requirements.You post the job at a number of places online.You begin accepting applications, and of those you select candidates ...
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Financial education is key to long-term success of workplace pension scheme
The long-term success of the current workplace pension regime relies on the provision of financial education and guidance to persuade individuals of the merits of saving more for their retirement.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education, guidance and advice in the workplace, said: “We welcome ...
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Supplier articleFour ways to break down company silos and improve employee collaboration
By Robert Hicks, Group HR Director at Reward GatewayIf you work at a larger organisation or one in which communication is challenging, you may be faced with silos that can harm attempts to improve employee engagement. Silos can form for a number of different reasons, including poor communication, disconnect from ...
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Supplier articleWhat will employee benefits technology look like in five years’ time?
Steve Jobs famously said that “people are basically good and smart and if you give them the tools, they’ll do wonderful things”. Employers are constantly striving to offer greater choice and user experience when it comes to their employee benefits and technology has proven to be a major tool in ...
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Great employee experiences make great customer experiences
Recently, I was asked to be a judge at the first UK Employee Experience Awards and I wrote about my experiences here. Following my judging debut, I was asked back to judge the UK Customer Experience Awards. The link between these two categories has never been so poignant as it ...
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Supplier articleHow to kick-start your voluntary benefits programme
Offering voluntary benefits is a cost-effective way for employers to save employees money, whatever their interests. Yet these kinds of programmes need to be well designed and implemented in order to encourage engagement. Here are our top tips for launching a successful voluntary benefits scheme.Have a clear plan in placeIt ...
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Supplier articleThe pursuit of happiness versus long-term wellbeing
by Emily PlummerForty per cent of UK organisations have a standalone wellbeing strategy. But mental health problems are a growing public concern, so is the focus on ‘happiness’ to blame?It was announced in January that the Government will be launching a review of mental health practices in the workplace.A report ...
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How to encourage employees to look after their eyes
Genes, age, and even medical conditions are often to blame for the condition of our eyesight, but did you know there are many other factors that can also make an impact? Tasks such as computer work, working in the sun and driving can all put a strain on the eyes.As ...
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Supplier articleWhat crisps can teach you about employee experience
By Emily PlummerIf I think about some of the best experiences I’ve had as a customer, I would put a flight I took to New York four years ago at the top of that list.There will be many people who probably read this and say, ‘really? That’s the best you ...
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Supplier articleHelp employees to fit exercise into their daily working lives
It is officially still summer, so we thought it’s not too late to share ideas that can inspire your employees to kick start routines which will help them get a daily dose of exercise. Research published last year suggested that over 70% of adults are not getting the recommended 150 ...
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How organic food helps employees
A growing employee benefit is the delivery of fresh fruit to the workplace. Looking after your employee health and wellbeing is increasingly important to assist with employee engagement in the workplace.This month is Organic September so Health Shield is looking at why organic food is best for your employees.Organic food ...