All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1119
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OpinionLovewell's logic: It's farewell from me (for now)
This week’s blog is a bit of a different one for me as it will be my last – for some time at least. From next week, I will be heading off on maternity leave to start a new chapter in my life.I think it’s fair to say that the ...
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ArticleBuckingham Palace seeks private secretary for the Princess Royal
Something for the weekend: Some individuals may view peeking behind the doors of Buckingham Palace as more of a tourist outing than a potential job perk, but the royal household is now recruiting for a new private secretary to serve Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal (pictured), offering a lucrative ...
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ArticleHoliday Extras and Superdry shortlisted for Best benefits communication
Holiday Extras (pictured), PageGroup and Superdry are among the organisations shortlisted in the Best benefits communications, small employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This award recognises the most effective benefits communication strategies implemented by employers with fewer than 5,000 staff.The full category shortlist is:Holiday Extras, My Extras (Entered by ...
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ArticleAmbition gives UK staff an extra hour off for Mental Health Awareness Week
Global professional services recruitment organisation Ambition has given its 40 UK-based employees an additional hour off work this week, in order to help staff focus on their mental wellbeing.The initiative, which has been designed to allow extra time for employees to take part in activities that can help them de-stress ...
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ArticleGovernment committee publishes report on support for working carers
The Work and Pensions Committee has this week published a report detailing recommendations on how working carers can be better supported by both employers and the government. This includes proposals to make the right to request flexible working available from an employee’s first day.The report, Employment support for carers: thirteenth ...
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Supplier articleHow to shine a light on mental health awareness at your organisation
By Catrin Lewis, Internal Communications Manager We’ve worked hard at Reward Gateway to ensure we run a working environment which is diverse and inclusive. Historically, people immediately look to tick boxes on gender, race, disability, and sexuality, in order to make sure they remain diverse. Now, mental health really needs ...
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Article42% feel managers can spot if they are struggling with poor mental health
Under half (42%) of respondents feel that their manager would be able to spot any signs that they may be struggling with poor mental health, according to research by Mind.A survey of 43,892 employees, across 74 organisations taking part in Mind's Workplace Wellbeing Index, a benchmarking tool, also found that ...
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ArticleUpper Tribunal rules against ITV in pensions anti-avoidance case
The Upper Tribunal has ruled against television broadcasting organisation ITV, confirming that pensions watchdog organisation The Pensions Regulator (TPR) was entitled to use its powers to gain financial support for members of the Box Clever pension scheme.The case, ITV and others v The Pensions Regulator, concerns TPR’s decision to undertake ...
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OpinionDuncan Brown: Remind me again, why do we measure employee engagement?
Employee engagement is not an ideal concept. There are dozens of definitions, confusion and controversy as to its origins and meaning, and considerable hype and exaggerated claims as to its impact. Studies show that far more HR departments simply survey it rather than making any policy changes to raise it.So ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Maximising the effectiveness of an engagement strategy
As our Engagement Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Achieving high levels of employee engagement is the holy grail for many employers. But with so many ...
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OpinionSarah Robson: Why creating a benefits brand helps employee engagement
In today’s world, brand is everything. It can make the difference between an individual really buying into what the brand stands for or simply looking the other way. So while many organisations launch their employee benefits under their corporate identity, there are those which prefer to create a separate brand ...
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AnalysisBest practices for measuring employee engagement
Need to know:Traditional annual surveys are still an effective way of measuring employee engagement, especially when used alongside other methods.Frequent pulse surveys and the use of digital platforms and social media can create a continuous listening strategy.External benchmarking, used carefully, can help an organisation understand its scores, while internal benchmarking ...
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Case StudiesOvo Energy uses multiple avenues to measure and boost engagement
Ovo Energy has seen rapid growth since its inception in 2009, from approximately 100 employees to over 1,300. Throughout, a key aim has been to strive to be a top employer, explains Libby Townsend, HR director at Ovo. "As well as customer satisfaction, making this a great place to work ...
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Supplier articleFour ways to help you navigate that tricky reward and recognition budget
By Kylie Terrell, Employee Engagement ConsultantDid you ever get a lollipop for going to the doctor’s office? Or maybe a treat from mum or dad if you did well at school? From a young age, we know that when we do something good we’re likely to get rewarded for it. ...
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ArticleSouth Africa to award pay increases of up to 7.7% to public sector staff
Public sector employees in South Africa are to receive a pay increase of up to 7.7%, following the conclusion of wage negotiations between trade unions and the government at the end of last week.The pay rises, which will be backdated from 1 April 2018, will see public sector employees in ...
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ArticleCivil Service and Deloitte shortlisted for best diversity and inclusion benefits
The Civil Service and professional services organisation Deloitte (pictured) have been shortlisted in the Best benefits to support diversity and inclusion category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This award, which was introduced last year, recognises employers that use benefits effectively to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.The full category ...
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OpinionKsenia Zheltoukhova: What (new) challenges do organisations face when engaging millennials?
While academic research frequently dispels the myth of generational differences at work, there is an appreciation that the role of employment changes across the different stages of our lives. As some 'millennials', who first entered the workplace two decades ago, are reaching their 40s, employers would be wise to revisit ...
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Case StudiesHow AC Group is keeping staff engaged as it grows
AC Group is a wholesale tour operator for group travel in the UK and Ireland, and as of 2017 has expanded its operations into France. The organisation has seen rapid growth in recent years, and now has offices in the UK, Paris and New York. “18 months ago, we were ...
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AnalysisFinding ways to engage employees in the modern age
Need to know:Employees are becoming less likely to see their employer as a trusted source of information, which can impact meaningful engagement.Regular meetings, using technology to the employer's advantage, can be integral in maintaining a collaborative culture, even with the growing number of home-workers.Taking the time to analyse an organisation's ...
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Supplier articleFour hidden places to find more benefits budget
By Debra Corey, Group Reward DirectorLow budget, no budget, we’ve all been there. Challenged by wanting to put in place a new HR initiative, but not quite sure how we’re going to find the money to do so? Well, I’m here as your savings “fairy,” flying in to share with ...