All articles by Tynan Barton – Page 12
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ArticleTom Holliss: Should hybrid working include a move away from the traditional nine-to-five?
The 'traditional' five-day, nine-to-five working pattern is a fallacy. It was invented in the early twentieth century to ensure consistent rates of production from factory lines that relied on human labour. While it stuck around too long as economies and types of work diversified, there is plenty of research showing ...
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Case StudiesBrambles engages and motivates employees with holistic approach to benefits
During what have been turbulent times for many, Brambles has ensured that it engages and motivates employees through its benefits proposition, while also fully supporting all areas of wellbeing.Recognising the strain that working through the pandemic has had on some employees, Brambles continuously informs staff about their benefits so that ...
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AnalysisCan a robust employee experience counteract the quiet quitting trend?
Need to know:The term quiet quitting refers to employees contributing the bare minimum in their jobs and putting in no more time or effort than is necessary.It is in a response to the burnout many employees are experiencing, and can be considered disrespectful to the hard work that many have ...
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OpinionEmily Whitelock: Can pensions auto-enrolment adjustments increase saver engagement?
In its blog published 4 November, AE has come a long way, but we all have further to go, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) recognises the successes of automatic-enrolment in encouraging retirement saving. It also acknowledges that it could do more to enforce employer compliance with AE obligations.Is there scope, 10 ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid goes to an internal conference
Big Bad Boss has news: our chief people officer (CPO) has a crazy idea to improve morale. Is it an extra holiday? No. Is it a bigger bonus? No, it is a conference. Yes, really. An internal conference, so not even an external jolly with free gifts and biscuits. It ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: GXO ensures its benefits proposition is reactive to employee needs
tynanbarton · Employee Benefits/GXO podcastListen: As a global logistics firm that is rapidly growing, GXO recognises the importance of offering the right support to people at the right time. As befitting the dire economic times we all face, GXO has implemented a financial wellbeing programme to help its members of ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by GXO
The benefits offered by GXO:PensionTwo defined contribution (DC) pension schemes within GXO, excluding the Clipper acquisition. A group personal pension (GPP) for manager grades with a maximum of 7% employer contribution if the employee pays 5%, and a master trust arrangement for non-manager grades with statutory contribution levels of 8% ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland opens consultation on miscarriage leave and pay
The Department for Economy in Northern Ireland has launched a consultation on miscarriage leave and pay.The two-month consultation, which opened on 24 October, will bring forward dedicated legislation for miscarriage leave and pay in Northern Ireland.The consultation has proposed introducing these measures as an amendment to the existing policy of ...
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OpinionPaul Gilshan: Salary sacrifice car schemes are a highly-valued benefit
With the current challenges for employers around the recruitment and retention of staff, and research showing that wage increases alone are not enough to combat these challenges, it is widely accepted that employers can instead focus on benefits packages that provide real-world benefits. Packages that employees genuinely value are what ...
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OpinionJason Green: Employee data helps create a valuable benefits proposition
Data is now king.In a time where we are all struggling with gender pay gaps, pension shortfalls and a cost-of-living crisis, now more than ever employees should be fully utilising their benefits and reward packages to ensure they are getting the most from their employers. But are these benefits and ...
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OpinionAndrew Krawczyk: Good data is vital in building an employee-led health strategy
Organisations have a wealth of employee data, almost at their fingertips: from basic demographical information to more in-depth personal data such as health and fitness, absence records, or health insurance and group risk claims. This data plays an important role in improving employee wellbeing and resilience, providing strategic direction based ...
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Case StudiesBenefits offered by Funding Circle
The benefits on offer at Funding Circle:PensionA group personal pension (GPP) plan for all employees once they have passed their probation, but they are able to opt-in. Matched employer contributions up to 5%.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance, employer paid for all employees at level one, including medical history disregarded. Employees ...
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VideoPodcast: Funding Circle creates tailorable benefits package to suit each employee
tynanbarton · Funding Circle/Employee Benefits podcastListen: Lending platform Funding Circle is keen to support its employees in every aspect of their lives in an inclusive workplace culture.Victoria Bradford, people director, UK business and operatons, explains how its benefits proposition has evolved in the last five years from one that reflected ...
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OpinionLauren Wilkinson: Collective defined contribution pensions offer employers greater control
As UK pension provision shifts increasingly away from defined benefit (DB) schemes, collective defined contribution (CDC) plans could be an attractive option for employers looking at closing existing DB schemes in order to have greater certainty and control over costs.It could also appeal to employers currently providing DC arrangements which ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Ollie Ollerton says changing habits and setting goals builds resilience
Employee Benefits Live 2022: Everyone needs to set themselves challenging goals to support personal growth and build resilience, said Ollie Ollerton, former special forces operative.Opening day two of Employee Benefits Live on Thursday 6 October, Ollerton’s keynote speech, ‘Power to perform’, detailed how his life experiences have helped him to ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Wickes leverages benefits schemes to bring cost savings
Employee Benefits Live 2022: Home improvement retailer Wickes has made a number of changes to its benefits schemes to bring cost savings to the business, while also supporting the financial wellbeing of staff.Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2022 in a session entitled ‘How to structure a compelling cost-effective benefits ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid integrates a new location
As part of the Higher Being’s strategy for world domination, we have bought out an organisation in east Germany. We have several locations in Germany already, but apparently this firm brings a unique blend of synergies to our niche technology. That is what we always say about random acquisitions, so ...
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ArticleJulie Cridland: What benefits do you offer to support employees through the menopause?
I have spent the last four years working with incredibly brave women, listening and learning how to support them to thrive through their menopause. As a result of their input, the support community we have built at Aster through trust, openness and action has made a huge positive difference ...
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ArticleKelly Blackburn: What benefits do you offer to support employees through the menopause?
Phoebus Software (PSL) is a company that takes the menopause very seriously.We introduced a specific menopause wellness policy at the start of this year, but we wanted to make sure that it was a lot more than a few pages of fine text and there is a whole series of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Ford Motor Company creates dyslexia-friendly pension communications
Employee Benefits Live 2022: To support its dyslexic employee population, Ford Motor Company has formed an initiative to create pensions communications that are more accessible.Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2022 in a session entitled 'Creating dyslexic-friendly pensions communications', Oliver Payne, international pensions and data analytics manager at Ford Motor ...