All Supplier article articles – Page 134
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WEALTH at work online poll – pensions transfer
Since the pension changes we have seen a rise in employees wanting to transfer their defined benefit (DB) pension scheme into defined contribution (DC) pensions.However, transferring from a DB pension scheme can mean that employees will be giving up valuable guaranteed benefits and they might find themselves worse off.Partial transfers ...
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The jury is out on Pension Advice Allowance (PAA)
By Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at workThe Pension Advice Allowance (PAA) became available this April to help individuals pay for the cost of regulated financial advice for retirement.The allowance enables individuals to withdraw £500 from their pensions, at any age and up to three times but only once in a ...
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Supplier articleWhy letting employees make mistakes can lead to a more engaged workforce
by Didi Kirova, head of learning and people experienceEveryone makes mistakes, at one point or another. It’s human nature. Employees make mistakes at work, and there’s usually a consequence from those mistakes. In some cases it may be an unhappy or lost clients, in others it may be a dollar ...
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Supplier articleUnpacking the 10 steps of the engagement bridge
Through our work with more than 1,700 clients in 23 countries, we’ve built a deep understanding of company culture, employee engagement and the tools, techniques and best practice that companies use to build connections with their greatest asset: their people.We’ve codified this understanding into a 10-element employee engagement model, The ...
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Supplier article5 top tips for employees attending a networking event
Networking is important for both employee and business development, but it’s no secret that most people hate doing it.Connecting online is so easy. Sadly in life, when you’re faced with a room full of people, there’s no ‘connect’ button to hide behind. But the magnetism that comes from having a ...
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Supplier articleFour ways to align induction with your Employee Value Proposition
By Didi Korova, Head of Learning & People Experience at Reward GatewayWhen new employees start, it can be both an exciting and anxiety-filled time for everyone at the workplace, from existing employees to managers and, most especially, to the new hires themselves. You want to educate your starters with important ...
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Supplier articleTop tips to transform your employees’ wellbeing
By Luke Prankard, Practice Lead, Health and Wellbeing, Thomsons Online BenefitsOur recent Global Employee Benefits Watch 2016/17 research found that over half of employees think their workplace has a negative impact on their wellbeing. That is a shocking statistic, especially as improved employee financial, physical and mental wellness can bring ...
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Supplier articleFive self-improvement apps to kickstart a productive day
By Megan Gough, Head of Client Communications at Reward GatewayYour yearly resolutions may included a nod towards improving your physical fitness routine. But whether or not you’re making good on that promise (we won’t judge either way!) we have a couple other ways to improve wellbeing that looks beyond your ...
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How to implement an employee benefits scheme
You can have your employee benefits scheme up and running in no time, with the right planning and preparation. Here are our top tips for making your project swing into life:1. Set a Clear VisionStart with a clear vision for why you are implementing the scheme. Gaining executive sponsorship and ...
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Supplier articleEight companies with amazing company culture
By Carla Sutherland, Senior Recruiter at Reward GatewayWhat makes amazing corporate culture? It’s not always one who pays big salaries or offers awesome employee perks like free lunches – although those things certainly contribute to employee engagement and happiness.A company with amazing culture is one that values people, both their ...
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Who has introduced the best employee benefits in 2017?
We make a habit of keeping an eye on what organisations are offering their staff in terms of employee benefits. It keeps us up to date with the key employee engagement trends and provides an interesting insight into what’s important to employees. So, eight months into 2017, here’s what’s caught ...
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Supplier articleFive employee engagement success stories worth a read
by Megan Gough, Head of Client Communications at Reward GatewayWhether just starting out or revamping your employee engagement strategy, there's always a thing or two to learn from the success stories of others. As we gear up for our annual Engagement Excellence Awards, here are a few of the entries ...
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Supplier articleUsing one-to-ones to boost employee engagement
by James Edwards, client success director I’ve written a lot about employee engagement and developing a strategy that fits the unique characteristics or your organisation. There’s no silver bullet that works for every company. Increasing engagement requires a combination of solutions that include everything from initiating communications campaigns to offering ...
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Four ways storytelling will improve employee communications
By Debra Corey, group reward director at Reward GatewayStorytelling is a powerful tool we can use to communicate with one another and with our employees. To illustrate this, let me tell you a story.I could feel the room closing in on me. I’d delivered this same presentation at least a ...
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Supplier articleThree critical employee engagement lessons from Travis Perkins
by Megan Gough, head of client communicationsImplementing the right employee engagement platform is crucial for every company, and that’s nowhere more apparent than at Travis Perkins.As the UK’s leading supplier of building materials, Travis Perkins employs 28,000 colleagues. But it hasn’t always been so large. Their workforce has skyrocketed over ...
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Five ways to combat office negativity and nurture an engaged workforce
by Robert Hicks, Group HR Director Every office has one. The Negative Nancy. Gloomy Stu. Bummer Bob.We can’t all be rainbows and sunshine. Some people are simply less cheery than others, and even the most positive of us, myself included, experience an off day when we’re not feeling well or ...
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Supplier articleTop tips: using tech to improve employee engagement
Technology is continuing to revolutionise employee engagement. From specialist social networks, to bespoke portals, the major benefits of these technological trends include connectivity, instant communication and data collection. Here are our top tips for utilising technology to foster better employee engagement.Connectivity is keyThe ability to connect with employees anytime and ...
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Supplier articleSeven ideas for alcohol-free team socials
Work socials are a really important part of working life. They provide an environment where employees can forge closer relationships with colleagues, making them happier at work and boosting productivity. Well-planned team building events also make employees feel valued, and gives them a sense of belonging – vital for happiness ...
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Supplier articleWriting an award-winning application for your HR initiatives
by Debra Corey, group reward directorAs a former gymnast, I tend to be more than a little competitive. After all, there’s no greater feeling than winning, and at the same time, celebrating all the hard work that went into it! In HR, there are many opportunities to celebrate wins in ...
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The winners and losers of the new tax-free childcare system
Changes to the childcare voucher system were rolled out in April 2017. Parents who are already members of the current childcare voucher system can continue in it, providing their employer will still provide access to it; new members will also have the opportunity to join the current scheme up until ...