All Voluntary benefits articles – Page 4
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Supplier articleHow employee benefits can make an even bigger impact on Black Friday
Originating in the U.S, Black Friday is now a worldwide event and rapidly gaining popularity in the UK and other countries every year. So, wherever your teams are based they’ll most likely get themselves a deal on Black Friday, whether it’s a treat for themselves or a loved one or ...
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ArticleJobseekers' most sought after perks ranked
New research by outsourced receptionist firm Moneypenny has revealed the most sought after perks among jobseekers, including which they consider to be mandatory and non-mandatory, and what importance they attach to them.The survey of 1,000 job hunters found that leading the league table for those benefits deemed mandatory came sick ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of employee benefits during Pandemic Fatigue
The COVID-19 pandemic almost instantly catapulted humanity into a constant state of flight-or-fight mode, on a global level; an evolutionary self-defense mechanism that kicks in when faced with a crisis. However, what happens when we have experienced this personal and collective stressor and existing in this state of crisis for ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid tests online gyms
Big Bad Boss has put on weight and he’s not alone. This week, I sat in on a digital conference with the Higher Beings, our senior leadership team, and it was like staring into a box of hamsters. Big Bad Boss must have stepped on the scales, because he’s asked ...
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ArticleWorkers demand more financial protection
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has caused a surge in employee demand for greater employer-provided financial protection, according to a new study.AIG, which commissioned research among nearly 1,000 workers, found 37% said the pandemic had caused them to consider that life insurance, income protection or critical illness should now be offered by their ...
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Supplier articleGympass launches 2020 End of Year Awards to celebrate its community success
Gympass, the world’s leading corporate wellness platform, has launched its inaugural End Of Year Awards. And what a year it has been with Gympass’ corporate and fitness partners facing extraordinary challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite everything, the Gympass community has come ...
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Supplier articleGympass publishes Covid-19 Impact Report
Gympass, the world’s biggest corporate wellbeing platform, has released its Impact of Covid-19 in the Fitness & Wellness Universe report. Showing how COVID-19 will continue to impact the fitness industry, it also reveals how corporate wellness is top-of-mind among employers and employees to support people’s health and ...
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Supplier articleCaboodle partner with Halfords to launch new salary sacrifice scheme MotorSave
Caboodle Technology have teamed up with motoring specialists Halfords to introduce brand-new salary sacrifice employee benefit scheme MotorSave.Through MotorSave, employees can spread the cost of their car MOT, service, tyre replacements or repairs over a 12-month period through a salary sacrifice agreement, where the cost is deducted from their gross ...
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AnalysisHow can voluntary benefits support organisational culture during a time of dramatic change?
Need to know:Voluntary benefits can help to support an organisation's purpose: by placing a focus on environmentally-friendly schemes, such as electric car schemes or bikes for work for example, employees can share the employers goals.Access to affordable health and wellbeing benefits, such as health cash plans, will help reiterate that ...
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Case StudiesMoneysupermarket Group uses benefits package to support organisational values
Moneysupermarket Group uses its range of employee benefits to offer choice and flexibility to its workforce, while reinforcing the values of an inclusive culture.The price comparison website business' reward package includes a range of core, flexible and voluntary benefits to ensure there are perks that appeal to all 800 employees.Neil ...
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Article30% of employees have not returned to the office during Covid-19 pandemic
Almost a third (30%) of employees have not returned to the office at any point during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by answering services provider Moneypenny.In its survey of 1,000 UK office workers found that of the 70% that have returned to the office after the government relaxed ...
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AnalysisHow has the Covid-19 pandemic affected staff travel schemes?
Need to know:Employers have adapted their employee travel schemes to meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.With many workforces adopting a remote-working pattern, employers must rethink how to best offer travel initiatives that are suited to their employees.Cycling to work is predicted to rise in popularity as an alternative ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid rebrokes employee discounts
This year, like everyone, we are faced with a big challenge. We have made quite a lot of redundancies, and the people who are left are having to do more work for less money, we are not giving any pay rises, and we cannot add any new benefits. So, how ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Baxters to discuss non-cash benefits at Employee Benefits Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Clyde Marwick, group HR director at food organisation Baxters, will discuss the perks of offering employees non-cash benefits at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The strategy session titled ‘How non-cash reward is delivering value now more than ever' will take place at 10am on Thursday 8 October in the first ever ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Microsoft UK to discuss the new normal at Employee Benefits Reset 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Robertson, UK compensation and benefits lead at multinational technology organisation Microsoft UK, will discuss how the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has shaped the future of the benefits and reward market at Employee Benefits Reset 2020.The session titled ‘HR and the new normal’ will be the opening keynote session on ...
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Article90% of employees would stay with an organisation if it offers remote working
Nine in 10 (90%) employees would remain with an organisation if they are offered the flexibility of remote working, according to research by Workvivo.Its survey of 1,000 UK and US employees, who have all been worked from home since the beginning of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, also found that three-quarters ...
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Article34% of employees are more productive working from home
Just over one third (34%) of UK employees believe that they have become more productive since they started working from home due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Qualtrics.Its Work Different survey, which surveyed more than 2,000 UK employees, also found that just under one-third of employees ...
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ArticleL’Oreal launches second employee share ownership scheme for 88,000 employees
French cosmetics organisation L’Oreal has launched its second employee share ownership scheme.Following on from the success of its first share scheme in 2018, 88,000 global employees in 57 locations, including France and the UK, will be able to opt in to buy shares in its latest share ownership plan.Employees are ...
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in voluntary benefits?
Need to know:Bikes-for-work schemes and buying equipment for the home office have seen a surge in popularity.Communicating what voluntary benefits are on offer will help to engage employees, particularly if budget restrictions are limiting new benefit offerings. Core voluntary benefits will predominately remain the same but how these are delivered ...