All Total reward articles – Page 106
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AnalysisHow is today’s change culture impacting total reward?
Need to know:Due to the uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit, many employers are delaying major reward decisions.Nevertheless, it is important to adapt to changing trends, such as the move towards a wellbeing focus, and flexible working becoming the norm.Although changes to factors such as the economy and legislation will ...
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Case StudiesRemote Bob uses benefits to face the challenges of change
Outsourcing organisation Remote Bob connects London businesses with skilled, cost-effective workers in Croatia. Spanning the two countries, however, presents challenges as global trends in the world of work and benefits take effect.Pressure on the organisation to improve benefits and reward has never been greater than it is today, says Barbara ...
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OpinionDr Mathew Donald: Managing employees through times of change
The business environment is full of ongoing change, characterised by uncertainty and risk. Employers may be wondering what will happen if Brexit occurs or not, or be concerned about latest trade wars; it is clear that disruption is not reducing.My paper, Resistance to change forms and effects in Greater Western ...
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ArticleGymshark sees 91% of staff log on to benefits platform since October 2016
As of July 2019, online fitness clothing and accessories retailer Gymshark has seen 91% of its 300 UK-based employees log on to its employee benefits platform since its launch.The Birmingham-based organisation partnered with Perkbox in October 2016 to launch the platform, aligning with Gymshark’s commitment to focus on employee wellbeing.The ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 43% of UK managers do not have the tools to effectively recognise staff
EXCLUSIVE: More than two-fifths (43%) of UK managers stated that their organisation has not provided them with the tools and understanding to recognise staff effectively, according to research by Reward Gateway.Its survey of 500 UK employees also found that 68% of UK managers agreed that their bosses could do more ...
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ArticleCulina Group employees have spent £600,000 on retail discounts since 2016
Warehouse, distribution and transport organisation Culina Group has seen its 7,000 UK and Ireland-based employees spend more than £600,000 on retail discounts via its employee benefits platform since February 2016.The organisation originally launched the platform in February 2016, in partnership with Personal Group, in order to boost motivation and engagement ...
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Case StudiesWomble Bond Dickinson promotes benefits year-round to engage staff
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson recognises the the role that benefits can play in engaging and retaining employees, particularly when these are effectively aligned to the business strategy.From the outset, at job interview stage, the firm promotes its reward and benefits offering to candidates. Once staff join the organisation, it ...
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AnalysisWhat role do benefits play in the recruitment and retention of employees?
Need to know:Potential employees are now keen to know what benefits an employer offers in addition to salary, especially within the context of work-life balance.Bespoke packages and more flexibility are key factors in successfully appealing to employees with diverse needs and expectations.Employers are increasingly aligning benefits strategy with their culture ...
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OpinionProfessor Shaun Tyson: How important are benefits for motivation and retention?
The relative importance of pay and benefits in the wider context of the full range of HR policies varies, according to changing organisational and economic environments.Recently, for example, the growth of the gig economy and the concept of ‘self-employment plus’ has raised questions about the significance of employee benefits. However, ...
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ArticleThree-fifths cite attracting and retaining talent as top objective for 2019
Almost three-fifths (56%) of employers cite attracting and retaining talent as the top objective for their benefits strategy in 2019, compared to 82% in 2018, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Innovation generation: The big HR tech disconnect 2019/20 report, which surveyed 380 global HR and reward professionals with ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to introducing new benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to organisations implementing new benefits, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, which surveyed 290 HR decision-makers and was published in May 2019, found that budget (86%) and time (40%) continue to stand as the largest barriers to implementing new benefits, having ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 18-24 July 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 and 24 July 2019 were: Government to consider neonatal leave and pay within parental leave consultationEXCLUSIVE: Action for Children launches new employee benefits platformEXCLUSIVE: Elsevier hosts wellbeing day for 700 Oxford-based staffBEIS to consult on workplace protections and flexible working ...
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ArticleMonica Franco-Santos: Employers should look beyond traditional benefits to retain staff
Most UK organisations offer their employees a wide variety of benefits as part of their remuneration packages. Commonly offered benefits include insurance plans, for example, health, dental, life insurances, wellness and flexible working programmes, annual leave and pension schemes. Traditionally, the key role of benefits has been to improve retention ...
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ArticleLeicester Tigers promotes Johnson
Rugby union club Leicester Tigers has promoted Matt Johnson to head of HR.Johnson has been employed by the Leicester Tigers for the past 10 years and is based at its training facility. Previously, he worked with the team's players as an applied sports scientist and strength and conditioning coach.In his ...
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ArticleHalf of construction, hospitality, logistics staff value benefits alongside pay rises
Almost half (47%) of employees working within sectors such as construction, hospitality and logistics value workplace benefits alongside a pay rise, according to research by Gumtree Jobs.Its Hidden heroes report, which surveyed of 3,542 UK adults aged 16 or over who currently work in or are looking to work in ...
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ArticlePoll: 52% believe a broad range of benefits is best for a multigenerational workforce
Employee Benefits poll: Around half (52%) of Employee Benefits readers believe that offering a broad range of benefits is the best way to tailor reward for a multigenerational workforce.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 71 responses, also found that 38% of readers think that providing flexible or agile ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 11-17 July 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 and 17 July 2019 were: DWP opens consultation into statutory sick pay for staff on minimum wageMultivitamin subscription organisation to pay vitamin testers £5,000 eachTelstra offers 16 weeks of paid parental leave for 30,000 employeesBarclays and Vodafone among top global ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Four in 10 employers struggle to offer competitive workplace benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Around four in 10 (42%) UK employers struggle to offer competitive employee benefits to their staff, according to research by insurance organisation Aviva.Its survey of 502 UK managers and 2,011 UK-based employees also found that, of those employers that found it difficult to offer competitive workplace benefits, 64% cited ...
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ArticleDebenhams hires Purnell
Retail organisation Debenhams has hired Sarah Purnell as its new head of reward.Purnell, who is a qualified accountant, has experience in delivering reward and benefits cycles, as well as financial analysis, for businesses operating in the retail sector.Previously, Purnell was employed as group reward manager at Arcadia Group, director of ...
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ArticleJLL hires Smith
Real estate organisation JLL has hired Eleanor Smith as its new reward manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Smith has experience in pension trusteeship and management, executive pay, global reward, HR systems, payroll and total reward.Previously, Smith was employed as director of reward, Europe at Brakes Group, head ...