All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1150
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: From #MeToo to HR chatbots
The #MeToo movement, which spread virally almost a year ago now, brought to the fore the prevalent issue of sexual harassment and assault, particularly in the workplace.While still not an easy conversation to be had, it’s vital that today’s employers ensure the issue is not taboo. Employees should feel able ...
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Supplier articleThe missing link to engaging the gig economy: Powerful employee benefits
By Pippa Arthur-Van Praagh The world of work is changing, and as HR and People specialists, we also need to think differently about how we attract, retain and engage the people who keep our businesses moving.With more people than ever working with businesses as part of the “gig economy,” the ...
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Article84% of employees now saving into workplace pensions
Workplace pension saving rates continue to rise, with 84% of employees now contributing to an employer plan, compared with 77% last year, according to the latest figures from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).TPR's annual commentary and analysis report, released on 20 September 2018, claims auto-enrolment has now reached a steady state, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: John Lewis' Davison to discuss building a wellbeing culture at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Davison, partner and head of health, leisure and hotels for John Lewis Partnership, will discuss the benefits of putting health and wellbeing at the core of an organisation's strategy at Employee Benefits Live 2018.The session, titled 'Building a health and wellbeing culture for competitive advantage', will form part ...
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ArticleMcDonald's promotes non-traditional working with 'Let's talk about flex' campaign
Fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's has partnered with flexibility campaigner Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and online community Working Mums to promote flexible working.The organisation is hosting a series of 'Let's talk about flex' events at McDonald's restaurants, where attendees can ...
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OpinionProfessor Vlatka Hlupic: Mindset and organisational culture can influence job-hopper retention
Job-hopping could be a choice, or it might be a necessity. In some cases, people change jobs because they are seeking new challenges, greater growth or extra income. Far too often, however, individuals switch employment because of bad management or poor retention efforts.Many job-hoppers could, therefore, be retained with proactive ...
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AnalysisHow to use short-term strategies to motivate job-hoppers
Need to know:Mentoring, training and development are crucial to retaining employees, and should be implemented early on to catch those who are less likely to remain long-term.Younger employees are often motivated to stay in a job longer if they are offered flexible hours and the option of working from home, ...
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Case StudiesITN uses reverse mentoring to motivate and engage younger employees
A large proportion of Independent Television News' (ITN) 750 permanent employees are in the 20 to 35-year-old bracket. While this has many benefits, the increasing likelihood that younger employees will see remaining in a role as an active choice, rather than a natural instinct, poses challenges when it comes to ...
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OpinionBill Alexander: There is more to work than money in the wallet
Employers need to adjust their approach to motivation in the workplace and cannot ignore the direct link to performance, productivity and profit.It is fair to say that the majority of today's forward-thinking organisations have motivation strategies in place. However, it appears that many have the wrong approach.It is not just ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Keeping employees motivated and engaged
As our Motivation Week, in association with Motivates, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Today’s employers are increasingly able to recognise the strong link between motivation and performance, and ultimately, the bottom line. ...
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Supplier articleFive steps to drive better productivity at work
By Jonathan Burg, Group SVP, Marketing In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Week and the initiatives we put on for our people, I think it’s important to talk about how an overall holistic approach to work will help to engage your workforce and drive increased productivity.A lot of the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Thames Valley Police launches voluntary benefits portal for 8,000 staff
EXCLUSIVE: Thames Valley Police, which has 8,000 employees covering 2,200 square miles and three counties, has introduced a voluntary benefits portal to help support staff both in and out of the workplace.The new benefit, provided by Xexec, was implemented on 22 August 2018 in order to augment the force’s existing ...
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ArticleDominic Chappell loses appeal against BHS conviction
Dominic Chappell, the majority shareholder of Retail Acquisitions, the organisation that bought BHS for £1, has lost his appeal against his conviction and sentence for failing to provide information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) during the sale of BHS.Chappell was originally convicted on 11 January 2018 by district judge William ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 35% of organisations have no strategy to reduce sickness absence
EXCLUSIVE: The percentage of organisations that do not have a strategy for reducing sickness absence has risen by 11%, from 24% in 2017 to 35% this year, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018 report, which surveyed 162 respondents in July 2018, ...
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OpinionDr Shainaz Firfiray: How can employers promote employee motivation?
Motivating employees is a topic of critical importance to organisations; a motivated workforce is more productive compared to a disengaged group of employees. Meanwhile, a lack of motivation can negatively impact competitiveness, because disengaged employees can transmit skeptical attitudes across an organisation.There are a few measures organisations can take to ...
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Case StudiesBournemouth University uses gamification to encourage healthy behavioural change
To improve its sustainability, employee wellbeing and social and environmental impact, Bournemouth University has rolled out a fully integrated programme that uses gamification to encourage behavioural change among its 1,800 members of staff.The 12-month initiative, provided by sustainable reward programme supplier Green Rewards, was fully implemented in January 2018, following ...
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AnalysisHow to motivate employees with effective gamification strategies
Need to know:Gamification is more than just badges and leaderboards; it in fact helps to systematise, unify and measure long-standing motivation techniques.Effective gamification involves in-depth strategy, careful testing, and judicious application.To truly make the most of a codified system of goals and achievements, employers should embrace the advantages technology can ...
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Article42% of employees claim physical illness to hide mental health issues
As many as 42% of employees call in sick claiming to be suffering from a physical illness when the real reason is a mental health issue, according to a report by health insurance provider BHSF.The report, Hiding in plain sight: mental health in the workplace, published in September 2018, surveyed ...
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ArticleAnglia Ruskin University pilots gamified sustainability programme
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched a new sustainability and wellbeing behaviour change initiative, using gamification to drive engagement.ARUgreen, operated by Green Rewards through its JUMP engagement programme, is being piloted for six months, initially covering 700 of ARU's 18,000 employees. The pilot launched on Monday 17 September 2018.The initiative ...
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ArticlePWC, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Deloitte to speak at Employee Benefits Live
PWC, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Deloitte are among the organisations that will address attendees at Employee Benefits Live 2018 on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 October.During the course of the two-day event, delegates will hear experts discuss a wide variety of topics impacting the reward, benefits and compensation ...