All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1094
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AnalysisHow to measure the effectiveness of mental health strategies
Need to knowData such as absence, turnover, productivity and benefits usage can give an indication of employee mental health and wellbeing, which can be used to measure the effectiveness of any interventions.Employers should offer as much choice as possible around mental health interventions but also consider different approaches for groups ...
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Supplier articleHow gender-neutral parental leave helped me grow as a father, manager and leader
By James Edwards, Global Director - Implementation & SupportOne of the reasons why I enjoy my role as a manager at Reward Gateway is because I get to work with some of the best talent in our industry. The diversity of our staff is one of our greatest assets, the ...
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ArticleFTSE 350 defined benefit pension deficit falls to £73bn
The accounting deficit for FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has decreased by £3 billion, from £76 billion at the end of December 2017 to £73 billion at the end of January 2018, according to research by Mercer.Its research, which analyses pension deficits calculated using the approach organisations have ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Take a new approach to recognition at Employee Benefits Connect 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2018 will be able to learn how to construct a social media-focused recognition strategy.Debra Corey (pictured) group reward director at Reward Gateway, will lead a session titled ‘How to be a rebel with recognition in a social world’ as part of the employee engagement ...
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ArticleAirbus, Ford and Porsche employees in Germany strike over pay and working hours
Employees working in the metal and electrical industries for organisations such as Airbus, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche in Germany have undertaken three days of strike action in a dispute over pay and working hours.Approximately 125,000 employees across 100 organisations, who are members of the IG Metall trade union, started industrial ...
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How Generation Alpha will shape wellbeing
We’ve been talking about Generation Y and Z for years and it’s fair to say we know (or at least think we know) what makes them tick. But what is coming next?Australian social researcher, Mark McCrindle coined the term ‘Generation Alpha’ to describe the generation born from 2010 onwards; the ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees with depression in the workplace
Need to know:Signs of depression in employees are not always easy to read.Employers can help to remove the stigma of mental health issues by talking about these openly in the workplace.Employers can educate employees on how to approach a colleague with depression.Stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 40% of all ...
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OpinionCaroline Rook: Employers need to identify mental health issues among employees
Employee health and stress prevention programmes are in place in many organisations across the UK. Organisations agree that there is a clear business case for the role that wellbeing plays in job performance and overall productivity.The taboo of mental health and stress in the workplace is slowly being broken but ...
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Case StudiesHorwich Farrelly invests in mental health strategy to support depression
Law firm Horwich Farrelly has fully invested in its mental health strategy in a bid to destigmatise depression, anxiety and other forms of mental health in the workplace.In October 2017, the organisation trained 18 employees to become mental health first aiders. These individuals were specifically selected from different levels, age ...
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OpinionNick Hobson: How can employers ensure a smooth transition into a post-Brexit world?
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) and the political and economic landscape changed irrevocably.Approximately 2.8 million European economic area (EEA) nationals live and work in the UK, according to a Home Office white paper published in January 2017, and the UK government has ...
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Supplier articleSeven ways to communicate with employees who don’t sit at a desk all day
By Kameel Martin, Senior Client Success ManagerRemember when the way of making sure everyone read a company-wide memo was to have staff sign their name on the envelope it was circulated in?Thankfully, workspaces and technology have enabled us to leave those outdated, one-way practices behind and communicate with people from ...
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Supplier articleWhy employers should encourage group fitness class outings in 2018
Group fitness classes aren’t just all loud music and people shouting at you. They are about socialising, reaping the health benefits and supporting each other. Group fitness classes can give employees the nudge they need to get fitter whilst bonding with their colleagues and having fun.Promotes a healthier workforceCommunicating to ...
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ArticleMore than 980,000 employers complete auto-enrolment duties
Nearly one million (983,446) UK employers have completed their pensions auto-enrolment duties as at December 2017, according to research by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).Its Declaration of compliance report, which is based on information submitted by employers when they complete their declaration of compliance documentation, also found that around 9.2 million ...
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Article40% do not feel recognised for demonstrating organisational values
Two-fifths (40%) of employee respondents do not believe their employer recognises them when they demonstrate organisational values, according to research by Reward Gateway.Its survey of 500 UK employees and 250 UK employers also found that 15% of employee respondents aged 55 or more strongly agree that their employer recognises employees ...
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ArticleNSPCC hires Terry
Children's charity The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has hired Brett Terry (pictured) as its new director of people.Terry, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the charity sector, specialises in organisational development, including large scale transformational change, leadership development and employee engagement.Previously, Terry ...
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ArticleLowe’s enhances family-friendly benefits for 260,000 US employees
Home improvement retail organisation Lowe’s has enhanced its family-friendly benefits for more than 260,000 US employees and is to award a one-off bonus payment for hourly-paid staff.The organisation has extended its maternity and parental leave arrangements to offer eligible full-time hourly and salaried US employees up to 10 weeks of ...
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Supplier articleResearch reveals breakdown between employees and employer in recognition
New research reveals breakdown between employees and employer in recognition, trust and communication of mission and values.A new study, which surveyed 500 workers and 250 senior decision makers across the UK, has revealed that only 19% of employees feel completely informed about their employer’s corporate mission and only 23% of ...
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Why should health checks only be available to an organisational ‘elite’?
As a nation, we hate the idea that good quality healthcare should only be available to those willing to pay for it – but it doesn’t seem to be a problem when it’s within an organisation, when the best healthcare is only provided to senior executives. A healthy nation is ...
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Employee Benefits and Trends Survey 2018
Now in its eighth year, the survey results show an evolving approach to benefits programmes, as organisations balance cost considerations and a changing regulatory environment with the need to increase employee engagement and retention. In this report, we guide you through the key findings of the survey and offer expert ...
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Supplier articleThree ways to diversify your diversity initiatives
By Catrin Lewis, Internal Communications Manager Diversity may be the popular initiative right now, and that doesn’t make it any less important than it’s ever been. It’s a shame the conversation is only really starting to be heard. What we can all do now is listen to what’s being said ...