All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1134
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ArticleParalympic swimmer Marc Woods to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2018
Paralympic gold medalist, BBC commentator and author Marc Woods (pictured) is to conclude the two-day conference programme at Employee Benefits Live 2018 with the closing keynote address on Wednesday 3 October 2018.Woods’ session, titled ‘Unleashing your inner HR superstar’, will share insights from his personal journey and reveal the story ...
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ArticleUniversity of Bristol pilots wellbeing and sustainability programme
The University of Bristol is to pilot a wellbeing and sustainability programme for its 6,000 employees.The Be the Change programme, provided by engagement specialists Green Rewards, will undergo a three month pilot period, starting in July 2018, across the University’s 6,000 staff members. The programme will focus on encouraging wellbeing ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: City and Guilds Group launches online financial education
EXCLUSIVE: Skills development organisation the City and Guilds Group has launched an online financial education programme for its 900 UK-based employees.The new programme, provided by Nudge, was implemented on 11 June 2018. It was designed to align with the organisation's key business purpose of developing individual skills and capabilities; the ...
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ArticleTPR to conduct new round of spot checks for auto-enrolment non-compliance
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to launch a new round of short-notice inspections this month (July 2018) to target employers that are failing to meet their pensions auto-enrolment duties.The spot checks, which are carried out under section 74 of the Pensions Act 2004, will focus on employers that are suspected ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid helps with performance management
The Higher Beings - our management team - are not known for asking for advice. They could have asked me, or even Big Bad Boss, but instead they’ve gone and engaged a management consultant to look at performance management. I feel pretty miffed. We have tons of experience on the ...
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Article8% receive pet insurance as an employer-paid employee benefit
Fewer than one in 10 (8%) receive pet insurance as an employer-paid and discounted employee benefit, according to research by online legal services organisation Epoq Legal.Its survey of 1,234 UK employees also revealed that 45% of respondents aged between 18 and 34 years old agree that their employer offers benefits ...
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Infographic: What is the biggest struggle for employees working remotely?
An infographic showing the biggest challenges employees face when working remotely (Source: State of remote work 2018 report, published by Buffer in February 2018).Collaboration and communication - 21%Loneliness - 21%Distractions at home - 16%Staying motivated - 14%Timezone challenges - 13%Finding reliable WiFi - 8%Other - 7%
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Case StudiesGraf UK promotes open and social communications across different offices
Water management business Graf UK has sites across the UK - in Oxfordshire, Scotland and Ireland - which creates a challenge when trying to build an effective, united communications strategy.Nevertheless, communication is still an integral part of the organisation's corporate culture, explains director Matthew Ralph. “We hold regular meet-ups with ...
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AnalysisTop tips for communicating to a non-office-based workforce
Need to know:Employers should involve all employees in communications, and consider smartphone apps if certain sites have limited access to email.An effective communications strategy should be simple, coherent and focused on key messages.Organisations should aim to use a variety of channels, such as video, which can communicate a lot of ...
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Supplier article3 ways to make recognition an everyday event
By Denise Willett, senior directorToday’s employees are looking for a deeper meaning in their jobs, where they can add value and feel connected to the overall vision and purpose of their company. A company’s culture is becoming more important than ever. In a recent global study, Achievers found that 66% ...
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ArticleMember of Parliament recommends Deliveroo drivers receive guaranteed minimum pay
Labour politician and member of Parliament for Birkenhead Frank Field (pictured) has recommended that Deliveroo establishes a guaranteed minimum payment for its riders when they make their services available to the organisation, rather than continue with the existing pay per delivery model.The proposal follows Field’s five-week inquiry, which launched on ...
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ArticleAdministrators' average salary increases by 24.5% from June 2017
Those working in administration can now expect to earn £27,714 a year as average salaries improved by 24.5% between June 2017 and June 2018, according to research by job search website Adzuna.The analysis of more than 1.1 million positions being advertised in the UK found that teachers have also gained ...
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ArticleEverton Football Club gains Workplace Wellbeing Charter accreditation
Everton Football Club (FC) has received accreditation from the Workplace Wellbeing Charter in recognition of its commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of its 480 permanent employees.Everton FC (pictured) achieved this in June 2018.The Workplace Wellbeing Charter is a voluntary accreditation standard managed by independent charity Health@Work Consultancy Services. ...
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OpinionMatthew Smith: What have recent legal cases revealed about employment status?
Does it matter if someone is called an 'employee' or a 'worker' or 'self-employed'?The simple answer is yes, provided that label reflects the reality of the working relationship. An individual's status determines what workplace rights, if any, they have and it will also have implications for tax and national insurance ...
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ArticleCommittee recommends new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
The Women and Equalities Committee has recommended that the government introduce a new duty on employers to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.The recommendation forms part of the Sexual harassment in the workplace report, and corresponding recommendations, published today (Wednesday 25 July 2018). These are based on the results ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Equifax launches online financial education programme
EXCLUSIVE: Credit reporting agency Equifax has launched online financial education for its 800 UK-based employees.The programme, provided by Nudge, was launched on 10 July 2018 as part of Equifax's wider wellbeing programme, which is being implemented over 2018 and 2019. Called 'AtYourBest', the programme caters to employees based across Equifax's ...
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Article9% of employers provide more than the two-week statutory paternity leave entitlement
Less than one in 10 (9%) of employer respondents improve on the two-week statutory paternity leave entitlement for their employees, according to research by benchmarking service and independent information platform Incomes Data Research (IDR).The Maternity and paternity pay 2018 report surveyed 119 organisations with a collective total of 458,000 employees. ...
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AnalysisLife on assignment: Expatriates in numbers
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AnalysisWhat to include in an expatriate motivation and recognition scheme
Need to know:Employers should be clear about why they are sending employees on assignments and what they need to achieve to keep them motivated.A cultural awareness programme for employees and their families is crucial, as is understanding local approaches to motivation and reward.Employers need to keep expat employees engaged so ...
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OpinionDavid Enser: Flexibility is key to expat motivation and recognition schemes
Expatriate motivation and recognition schemes should not be rigid, but should instead offer flexibility within a controlled framework. Managers must have a toolkit of buttons to push to ensure engagement and motivation on the one hand, while also being able to respond to the unique needs of both the individual ...