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OpinionStephen Bevan: Workforce health as a business asset?
The health and work landscape in the UK is changing rapidly. Compared with a decade ago, more employers have come to recognise that they need to provide support for employees who experience poor health. This has had a number of consequences.First, what gets defined as a health issue has undergone ...
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Case StudiesThe Wellcome Trust uses app to engage staff with physical activity
Photo: Wellcome Library, London. Wellcome ImagesMedical research charity The Wellcome Trust has a large nine-storey building, as well as two floors below ground, at its main office in Euston, London.The charity has a wellbeing group that meets regularly to discuss how to improve the health of staff, which suggested encouraging ...
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AnalysisHow can employers use technology to engage employees with their health and wellbeing?
Need to know:The use of technology is helping employers to engage staff in health and wellbeing initiatives.Wearables can help track an individual’s health as well as their activity.Other apps can help offer advice around wellbeing, and access to medical support.Technology is playing an increasingly prominent role in helping employers to ...
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ArticleAgeas, Hasbro and Oracle shortlisted for best pensions communications
Ageas, Hasbro and Oracle (pictured) are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the best pensions communications category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award celebrates employers that have implemented an effective pensions communications strategy.The full category shortlist is:Ageas, Pensions Re-EnrolmentDHL (Entered by Willis Towers Watson)Hasbro, The Lab (Entered ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 49% would leave an organisation due to a lack of recognition
EXCLUSIVE: Almost half (49%) of Australia, UK and US-based employee respondents would leave an organisation if they do not receive regular recognition, according to research by employee engagement organisation Reward Gateway.Its research, which surveyed 1,500 employees and 1,500 senior decision makers across Australia, the UK, and the USA, also found ...
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Article62% manage auto-enrolment administration in-house
Almost two-thirds (62%) of employer respondents manage the administration of pensions auto-enrolment in-house, according to research by Chase de Vere and Lightbulb.The research, which surveyed 300 senior HR decision makers in the UK, also found that more than a third (37%) of respondents cite administration as the biggest challenge to ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 73% to address benefits challenges through targeted communication
EXCLUSIVE: Almost three-quarters (73%) of employer respondents anticipate they will require better or more targeted communication of benefits in order to adapt to future challenges within the industry, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also ...
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ArticleWalmart US extends military leave and pay policy
Walmart is to extend its military leave of absence policy to offer differential pay to US employees undergoing basic training for the US armed forces.The organisation introduced differential pay for employees on active military duty in 2008. Under this policy, if an employee’s military salary is lower than their salary ...
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ArticleSlush Puppie gains living wage accreditation
Frozen drinks manufacturer Slush Puppie has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The organisation has committed to paying its 89 employees the voluntary living wage rate of £8.45 an hour, or £9.75 in London. Slush Puppie will pay the living wage to both permanent staff ...
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Poll: How are you preparing for 2018’s launch of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
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AnalysisEmployee wellbeing: making the connections
There is plenty of buzz around employee wellbeing, with everything from fresh fruit and fitness challenges to mindfulness sessions and financial education being promoted as key to employee happiness. But, while any of these could lead to improvements in employees’ health and happiness, understanding the connection between physical, mental and ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Wired: Supporting Financial Wellbeing
In association with NeyberEmployee Benefits Wired: Supporting Financial Wellbeing, in association with Neyber - The on-demand version of our latest Wired session will be available soon. Visit employeebenefits.co.uk for updates.Key themes to be covered during this discussion include:How employers can support financial inclusionThe impact of socio-economic challenges on financial wellbeingThe ...
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Infographic: What data do employers use to inform health and wellbeing strategies?
An infographic looking at the organisation-specific data analytics used to inform and drive employers’ corporate health and wellbeing strategies. (Source: Aon Employee Benefits’ Benefits and trends survey 2016, published in February 2017).Read more in How can an employer benchmark its wellbeing strategy?!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","//e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisHow can an employer benchmark its wellbeing strategy?
Need to knowSeven in 10 organisations currently have, or are in the process of implementing, a wellbeing strategy, according to the UK workplace wellbeing index by Barnett Waddingham, published in May 2017.Data, including management information, benefits claims, absence data, advanced behavioural data and employee engagement survey results, can be used ...
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Case StudiesVolvo keeps track of employees’ health and wellbeing through workplace study
Global car manufacturer Volvo participated in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace study, run by VitalityHealth, in 2016. Volvo used its senior management team to promote the benefits of regular health checks, improvements to diet, and increased physical activity levels.It achieved this through a combination of wellness days to provide key health and ...
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Article51% reward staff to increase motivation
Half (51%) of employer respondents at small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) that reward employees do so to increase motivation, according to research by American Express.Its research, which surveyed 300 SME employers and 500 employees, also found that 94% of employer respondents gift rewards to their staff.The research also found:34% of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 17% reviewing benefits strategy in light of salary sacrifice changes
EXCLUSIVE: Less than one-fifth (17%) of employer respondents either have, or will, review their benefits strategy in light of the changes to salary sacrifice, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also found that 20% of ...
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VideoEmployee Benefits Wired: Supporting Financial Wellbeing
Sponsored by: Employee Benefits Wired: Supporting Financial Wellbeing, in association with Neyber - Tune in to employeebenefits.co.uk to watch the 30 minute discussion, and submit your questions to the panel by tweeting #EBWired. It’s free to watch, so put a reminder in your diary now for Thursday 25th May 11am.Key ...
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ArticlePoll: 73% to offer summer perks
Employee Benefits poll: Almost three-quarters (73%) of employer respondents plan to offer summer perks to employees this year.A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 33 responses, also found that 15% of respondents intend to host summer sports events for staff in 2017.Almost one in 10 (9%) respondents will allow early ...