All Total reward articles – Page 110
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ArticleIlan Kelman: Should employers be preparing now for further waves of the Covid-19 virus?
Lockdown in the UK for over two months has saved thousands of lives, while imposing a heavy burden on employers and employees. Imagine this situation as an irregular cycle. Who is preparing and can we actually prepare?To avoid repeating the horror of tens of thousands of deaths from Covid-19 (Coronavirus), ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 84% of employers utilise benefits technology
EXCLUSIVE: The majority (84%) of employers use some form of benefits technology, with the most popular option being a staff intranet (63%), according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits research 2020, published in May 2020, which surveyed 269 HR decision-makers, also found that under half (44%) of respondents offer ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should Facebook base employees' pay on location?
Should your salary be set according to the area in which you live?This was the question raised earlier this week when Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerburg, discussed the organisation’s plans to move towards remote working in the post-pandemic era. In a public livestream, Zuckerburg explained that over the next five to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 21 May - 27 May 2020
HC-One to provide full organisational sick pay for 27,000 carersUniversity of Manchester introduces voluntary pay initiatives for 12,000 employeesFinance Bill introducing deferred IR35 reforms passes second readingOsborne Clarke reduces pay for employees by 7%Prysmian Group launches global maternity policyTribunal rules non-cash contributions are not eligible for pensions tax reliefNationwide ...
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Poll: Should employers pay an allowance to help staff adapt to home working?
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ArticleWeird Fish gives employees modelling opportunities
Something for the weekend: Clothing brand Weird Fish has given employees the opportunity to excel in their modelling careers by advertising its new range of activewear.With all of the Weird Fish workforce working from home, the organisation thought this would be a fun way to increase employee engagement, encourage activity ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by the Landmark London
The benefits offered by the Landmark London:PensionsA group stakeholder pension for senior managers and a mastertrust arrangement for all other employees. Employer contributions range from 3% to 12% depending on seniority, with 5% contribution from the employee.Healthcare and wellbeingEmployer-funded private medical insurance senior managers.Health cash plan offering eyecare and dental ...
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Case StudiesThe Landmark London adapts benefits to support staff through pandemic
The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has presented some challenges for the Landmark London Hotel in how to support the health and wellbeing of its employees.Prior to the crisis, the hotel ran many of its initiatives in a face-to-face setting; now, with many employees either on furlough leave, working in small teams ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 14 May - 20 May 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 14 May - 20 May 2020 were... Unilever launches mental wellbeing programme for 62,000 employees42% of organisations plan to change benefit programmes due to Covid-19Aldi partners with Mental Health UK to support employee mental healthIHS Markit completes pension risk transferEXCLUSIVE: 81% say supporting ...
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ArticleOlivia's seeks to recruit a comfort connoisseur to review luxury beds
Something for the weekend: Homeware and furniture retailer Olivia's is hiring a comfort connoisseur to get paid to lie in bed.The successful applicant will have the opportunity to get cosy, sleeping in its luxury beds and daybeds, feeding back on their overall experience, scoring every bed based on comfort, size, ...
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Article42% of organisations plan to change benefit programmes due to Covid-19
Two-fifths (42%) of organisations have made, or are planning to make, significant changes to its benefit programmes as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 177 UK employers, between 20 April 2020 and 1 May 2020, also found that many employers ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 7 May - 13 May 2020
Eversheds Sutherland introduces reduced hours and flexible working schemeGovernment job retention scheme extended to end of October 202091% of employees would prefer the option to work remotelyIgloo Energy launches benefits platform to support staff during Coronavirus pandemicKellogg’s launches flexible summer hours for 460 employeesGovernment launches dedicated app to support ...
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ArticleCat cafe in Thailand reopens after Covid-19 lockdown
Something for the weekend: A cat cafe in Bangkok, Thailand is reopening its restaurant after closing due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The reopening of Caturday gives the resident cats a purr-fect opportunity to enjoy the perks of the job once again; great food, company and belly rubs; all benefits they ...
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AnalysisHow are employees’ expectations shaping benefits strategies?
Need to know:Employees are increasingly seeking out organisations that share their values.Employers must demonstrate their commitment to their values, embedding them in everything from the facilities to policies and benefits.Providing employees with a pot of money and allowing them to select how they spend it can support a more diverse ...
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OpinionDuncan Brown: Will reward strategies post Covid-19 mean the end of extreme market-driven flexibility?
Writing this piece in my back room in the midst of our coronavirus lockdown affords a good opportunity to reflect soberly on where recent reward and benefits orthodoxies and trends have taken us; and how they need to change in the future.A demotivated, low productivity workforce through manifestly ‘bad work’ ...
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AnalysisHow will the Covid-19 pandemic change the employer/employee relationship in the future?
Need to know: While the Covid-19 pandemic posed many immediate challenges to employers, many have risen to the challenge, finding creative new ways to make sure staff stay physically and mentally well.There are a number of steps employers can take now to prevent an us-and-them culture existing after furlough.Flexible working ...
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AnalysisHow recognition schemes can help employers to foster good behaviours
Need to know: Recognising and rewarding staff can boost morale and engagement.Peer-to-peer recognition schemes help to remove any sense of hierarchical structure.Senior leadership teams that promote recognition can encourage employees to lead by example.Employee recognition schemes are becoming ever-more important for employees to reach the best of their abilities at ...
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Article45% of employees predict permanent changes to flexible working
45% of employees are predicting a permanent change to their employer's approach to flexible working after the Covid-19 lockdown restriction ends, according to research by telecommunications organisation O2 Business.It's survey of 2,019 working adults, conducted between 20 March 2020 and 27 March 2020, also found that a third (33%) of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 23 April - 29 April 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 23 April 2020 - 29 April 2020 were: 21% of UK employers have introduced special pay for front-line staff1,500 Marriott casual workers to receive furlough payBGC, XPO and Northwell Health reward staff with appreciation bonusesFurloughed employees to receive full parental leave pay entitlementsClifford ...
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ArticleBuddy and Barley bring joy and beer to customers during Covid-19
Image credit: Six Harbors Brewing CompanySomething for the weekend: Buddy and Barley, also known as the 'brew dogs', have been working hard bringing joy and beer to residents of Huntington, New York.With the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic forcing the public to stay indoors where possible, microbrewery Six Harbors Brewing Company has ...