All Total reward articles – Page 111
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Case StudiesAdmiral Group supports employees financially to lower stress and boost performance
Insurer Admiral Group has approximately 7,500 employees, predominantly based in Cardiff and working in roles ranging from customer service through to technical support. It has a relatively young workforce, with an average age in the early 30s, roughly equally split between men and women.The organisation bases its benefits strategy around ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits packages help maximise employee performance and potential?
Need to know: Recognition can help reward positive behaviour, but health, wellbeing and environment are factors that facilitate strong performance in the first place.Providing nutritious food and ensuring employees take proper breaks can boost concentration and wellbeing.Looking at the employee holistically will help organisations understand the various influences that might ...
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OpinionMichael Brown: Online learning is an important tool for wellbeing and development
Wellbeing at work means a lot of different things, but the fact remains that, whether you are talking about someone’s physical wellness, mental health, or just simply whether they are happy and reaching their potential, wellbeing at work is now a top HR agenda item.Our awareness of what it means ...
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Case StudiesWelcome Break uses multiple channels to inform employees of core benefits
With a workforce of 5,500 employees spread across 29 locations and 350 different business units, Welcome Break has to use various communication methods to keep staff up-to-date with benefits information.The motorway services operator has an offline workforce of around 85% to 90%, and cannot rely on emails alone. Nicola Marshall, ...
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OpinionAlison Argall: How to create the perfect benefit launch
Employers only get one chance to introduce a new benefit, so it is critical to get it right. When it comes to fine-tuning the perfect benefit launch, there are some key insights that can help organisations start with a bang.Clear goals for successPerhaps benchmarking or staff feedback has revealed a ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Promoting and communicating benefits adds to their value
As our Maximising Benefits Week in association with Tusker draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.This dedicated week was designed to bring you exclusive insights and opinions, uncovering the latest trends and best ...
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AnalysisHow can employers put their core benefits in the spotlight?
Need to know:Core benefits can be costly to provide, but are an important aspect of promoting employee wellbeing and financial protection.Employers must demonstrate the relevance that these benefits hold for employees, and show how they can be used to their advantage.Targeted communication campaigns, delivered in ways that employees will appreciate, ...
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OpinionSuzanne Peck: Understanding benefits can build engagement and productivity
Employees who are aware of the benefits on offer to them are more likely to be advocates for their employer, as well as being more engaged and more productive, staying with the business for longer, as well as taking less time off.Whether a pension scheme, paid leave for bereavement or ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 21-27 March 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 and 27 March 2019 were: Employment tribunal rules in favour of Pimlico Plumbers in employment status caseWilliam Hill launches physical and mental wellbeing campaignClifford Chance reports ethnicity, sexuality and disability pay gaps alongside genderEvents organisation offers 'Brexit rage room' as ...
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Case StudiesSevern Trent Water places strong focus on health and wellbeing of employees
Severn Trent Water has positioned its benefits strategy to place a strong focus on the health, wellbeing and engagement of its 6,500 UK and Ireland-based employees.The organisation launched a virtual GP service in December 2018, available through its health cash plan and its contractual private medical insurance (PMI), in order ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Severn Trent Water
The benefits offered by Severn Trent Water:Pension, protection and payA defined contribution (DC) pension scheme for all employees, offering 2:1 matching contributions and a maximum 15% employer contribution.Group income protection, available for all staff on an employer-funded basis. This operates on a phased reduction model: once an employee's sick pay ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 14-20 March 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 and 20 March 2019 were: EXCLUSIVE: SSE extends online financial education for Ireland-based staffNovartis launches global paid parental leave policy across 150 countriesSwedish artists to pay 'eternal employee' £1,753 a month to do no workRoadchef launches flexible income benefit for ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2019 shortlist unveiled
The shortlist for the Employee Benefits Awards 2019 has now been revealed. The full shortlist can be viewed here.Thank you to all of the organisations that entered this year’s awards, and congratulations to the employers that have been shortlisted. A special thank you also to our panel of expert judges, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 7-13 March 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 7 and 13 March 2019 were: John Lewis Partnership to award a 3% bonusWincanton launches engagement app for 17,500 employeesGovernment announces plans to protect workers' rights post-BrexitVirgin Atlantic scraps strict make-up rules for female crewRobert Walters Group to launch global wellbeing ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 28 February-6 March 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 February and 6 March 2019 were: Employment tribunal rules against National Gallery in employment status caseMondelez International seeks panel of part-time chocolate tastersEXCLUSIVE: Siemens reshapes reward for the future of workEXCLUSIVE: Moneysupermarket Group launches financial coaching and planningEXCLUSIVE: Michael Caines ...
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ArticleOne day left to take part in exclusive benefits strategy research
How is your organisation’s benefits strategy changing to reflect future challenges? How do you measure employee engagement? What outside influences are shaping your approach to reward?There is just one day left to have your say in Employee Benefits' exclusive benefits strategy research.We are particularly interested in finding out about the ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Connect 2019 speaker slides
Where speakers have given approval, we have uploaded the speaker slides for the keynote and conference sessions at Employee Benefits Connect 2019, which took place on 27 February 2019 the Park Plaza Hotel Westminster.Thank you very much to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas, experiences and insights.Keynote speakers:K1: ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Intangible assets are key to demonstrating return-on-investment
Employee Benefits Connect 2019: The way organisations measure return-on-investment (ROI) for employee benefits should take into consideration intangible assets, such as branding, employee goodwill, customer relationships, intellectual property and knowledge sharing, according to Alex Tullett (pictured), director of decision science and consulting at outsourcing and professional services firm Capita HR ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Siemens reshapes reward for the future of work
Employee Benefits Connect 2019: Siemens has seen a dramatic shift in the way it works, from the rise of competition from smaller organisations and start-ups, to increased globalisation and remote capabilities. To prepare for these changes, the organisation has overhauled its approach to reward and the employee experience.As part of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 21-27 February 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 and 27 February 2019 were: New mother draws attention to the need for breastfeeding provisions at workAdmiral Group, EY and Halfords among Best Big Companies to Work for in 2019Spencer Group launches mental health first aiders and championsUK has average ...