All articles by Tynan Barton – Page 13
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to health cash plans
What are health cash plans?The origins of health cash plans can be traced back to the 19th century when they were originally provided by charitable or non-profit organisations. As a support system that pre-dates the creation of the NHS in 1948, cash plans helped employees pay for their various healthcare ...
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ArticleRae Avatar Barnett: What are the benefits of offering enhanced parental leave?
When I recently had the pleasure of announcing Laing O’Rourke had taken the bold decision to be the first constructor to introduce a new equal parenthood policy, I thought it would get quite a reaction, but the level of excitement it has generated has been overwhelming. Nearly two months on ...
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ArticleAmy Davies: What are the benefits of offering enhanced parental leave?
Our people make us who we are. We nurture and develop talent across our teams and are grateful to our colleagues for their time and energy. We are proud to have such an incredible Superdrug family.At Superdrug, we understand the impact a work-life balance has on general wellbeing and feel ...
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ArticleDanny Morgan: Employers need to take a comprehensive approach to electric cars
The electric car ball is well and truly rolling.Fleets and businesses have been behind the initial spike in electric vehicle (EV) demand thanks to generous grants and tax incentives that meant a Tesla was more cost-effective than a BMW; the traditional darling of the company car scene.Now, though, EV sales ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by AG Parfetts and Sons
Benefits on offer at AG Parfetts and Sons:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension (GPP) for all employees, with a 5% employee and 5% starting employer contribution, up to a maximum of 10% with long service.Employer paid group income protection for senior management teams.Death in service paid at four times salary ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: AG Parfetts and Sons centres benefits strategy around employee wellbeing
tynanbarton · AG Parfetts & Sons/Employee Benefits podcastListen: As an employee-owned business, AG Parfetts and Sons ensures that its benefits strategy reflects the interests of its employees.In the past few years, the cash and carry business has adapted its offering in recognition of the impact that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic ...
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ArticleConfessions of a Benefits Manager: Candid helps with pay system testing
It might surprise you to learn that I am a secret nerd. I love working with databases and systems. Compared to people, especially our senior people, systems are so much more predictable and friendly. Not always reliable, but predictable. So, I do tend to get involved whenever there is any ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits on offer at Blood Cancer UK
The benefits offered by Blood Cancer UK:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension scheme for all employees with default contributions of 5% for employee and employer. Employees can change their contributions and if they maintain it above 3%, the employer contribution continues. Employer contributions increase to 10% upon completion of five ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Blood Cancer UK supports employee engagement with a boost to wellbeing benefits
tynanbarton · Blood Cancer UK/Employee Benefits podcastListen: In the past year, charity Blood Cancer UK has focused on supporting the motivation and engagement of its employees through an expanded wellbeing benefits provision, all against the backdrop of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and subsequent financial difficulties.In this episode of the Employee ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid works on a training programme
If there is one thing I quite like working on, it is training presentations. So, when HQ asks for a volunteer to work on a manager education programme covering reward topics, I jump right in.I love the idea of installing new managers with all the basics they need to stop ...
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ArticleNatalia Doxopoulos: How can employers incorporate events like Pride into staff support strategies?
The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique. We recognise that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths, and, by embracing those strengths, we inspire innovation together. We have developed a special culture of inclusion and innovation where all employees are respected and celebrated ...
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ArticleRichard Stone: How can employers incorporate events like Pride into staff support strategies?
When incorporating events like Pride into the workplace, it is important to do it in a way that is both authentic and inclusive.This means going further than just changing your logo to a rainbow; employers can look for opportunities to involve the team in something proactive, incorporating Pride into the ...
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ArticleAlice Jennison: How can employers incorporate events like Pride into staff support strategies?
Pride is a significant month for us at Skanska UK, and recent events such as the shooting at the Oslo Pride event only serve as a stark reminder of its importance.In short, Pride provides an opportunity for Skanska UK to engage with our employees on issues related to diversity, to ...
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OpinionSarah Jackson: 20 years after introducing paternity leave, why we need to do more for fathers
It is 20 years since a new law was passed to give UK fathers two weeks' paid paternity leave. Since then, attitudes about fathers’ roles at home have changed considerably, especially in light of the pandemic.Yet what is on offer remains unchanged. Paternity leave is still only two weeks, and ...
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ArticleEugene Farrell: Considering apps as part of a wellbeing strategy
Following a 32% growth in 2019 to 2020, there are now more than 350,000 health apps in the market, according to the IQVIA Digital health trends report published in July 2021, with Deloitte estimating more than 20% growth next year too. With one in five health apps supporting mental health, ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid attends team planning meetings.
Big Bad Boss has had something of a promotion; he is now responsible for talent acquisition, as well as reward and HR data. The intention, of course, is that we will all work more closely together in these crazy inflationary times. The reality is rather different.Big Bad Boss has decided ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: GB Bank creates unique benefits proposition as a new organisation
tynanbarton · GB Bank/Employee Benefits podcastPhoto credit: Tom BanksListen: Specialist bank GB Bank faced the challenge of growing and creating its benefits proposition against the backdrop of the pandemic, following its launch in 2017. However, focusing on its employee value proposition during such a tumultuous time meant that it could ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by GB Bank
Photo credit: Tom BanksThe benefits on offer at specialist start-up bank GB Bank are:Pension and group riskA master trust offering an 8% employer pension contribution and 3% employee.Death-in-service benefit at four-times salary.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all employees, employer-paid.Monthly one-to-one coaching sessions.Headspace subsciption. Work-life balance or family-friendly policiesFlexible-working policy ...
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ArticleChris Ronald: Employees need support through the cost-of-living crisis
Everyone is feeling the pinch. Inflation is outstripping benefits and wages, and coupled with recent tax hikes, real disposable income has reached its lowest point in decades. The Bank of England predicts the current cost-of-living crisis to last until next year, with the potential to continue into 2024. This is ...
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ArticleCéline Crawford: How effective are unlimited leave policies?
In 2015, we implemented an unlimited holiday policy at Smarkets. At the time, being an up-and-coming tech start-up in London with 40 people, having such a benefit seemed attractive. It was a novel and purposeful idea to break through the noise and capture the best minds in a very competitive ...