All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1168
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OpinionHelen Ball: Continued supervision of master trusts implemented on a scale not seen before
Master trust schemes that wish to continue in business after 31 March 2019 are currently applying for their authorisation badge from The Pensions Regulator (TPR). However, getting that badge is only stage one. During stage two, there will be continued supervision of the master trust by TPR, on a scale ...
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Supplier articleThe first 100 days: A five-step plan for tackling a new role in employee engagement
By Catrin Lewis, Head of Global EngagementSo, you’ve found yourself heading up engagement at your company. Firstly, congratulations! I was in the same position 100 days ago, so I know just how much of a big job it is. With that in mind, I’d like to share what I found ...
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ArticleMost employees want a gift from employers at Christmas to make them feel valued
The majority (94%) of employees want to receive a gift from their employers this Christmas in order to feel valued, appreciated and happy, according to research by Instantprint.The survey of 1,500 office-based UK employees also found that 29% of respondents would like a gift voucher as their Christmas present from ...
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ArticleSupport line calls related to work issues after a cancer diagnosis increase by 74%
Charity organisation Macmillian Cancer Support has reported a 74% increase in the number of calls to its support line that specifically centre around work-related issues, such as discrimination and dismissal, after employees receive a cancer diagnosis. This is based on 1,711 calls made between June 2017 and May 2018, compared ...
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Article2Excel Aviation launches employee ownership trust
Aviation organisation 2Excel Aviation has launched an employee ownership trust to boost reward and retention among its 160 employees, who operate across eight business units, including T2 Aviation, 2Excel Engineering, Scimitar, Sabre, Broadsword, Leading Edge, GeoSpacial and The Blades.The UK-based organisation, which is the first aviation firm in the country ...
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OpinionMark Earl: Workplace communities bring benefits to health and wellbeing
Good employers are always looking for ways to support the health and wellbeing of their employees, and it is more than window dressing; staff who feel supported tend to be healthier and more productive. Establishing employee networks is an effective part of any strategic approach to health and wellbeing.At Shaw ...
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Case StudiesBSUH uses health and psychotherapy service to improve staff wellbeing
Donna Butler, lead psychotherapist and HELP service manager at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH), strongly believes that to ensure the professional and compassionate patient care that is expected within the NHS, it is vital to maintain the wellbeing and health of staff.The organisation, therefore, launched a health, ...
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AnalysisTop tips for using workplace-led interventions to improve employee wellbeing
Need to know:Workplace-led interventions aiming to improve employee wellbeing should be simple and accessible.Environmental changes, such as providing showers or bike storage facilities, can help encourage healthier staff behaviour.Employers should involve employees in the implementation and maintenance of wellbeing initiatives, for example by using internal champions.Employee wellbeing is a common ...
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Supplier articleWhitepaper - AI in The Workplace: Making Work More Human, Not Less
Curious about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace? Download this report and learn about dynamic technology that is changing work in fundamental ways; how AI tools and chatbots can help employers to effectively engage employees; and how the rise of AI and automation will make some core ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Colt Technology Services launches employee recognition programme
EXCLUSIVE: Telecommunications organisation Colt Technology Services has launched a recognition programme for its workforce, which numbers 5,000 employees across 22 countries.The programme, known as Colt Inspire, was introduced in October using Xexec's employee recognition portal. Employees can use the platform to nominate one another for multiple financial and non-financial awards, ...
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Poll: What is the main gift employees at your organisation will receive this Christmas?
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ArticleEmployees not receiving recognition are twice as likely to leave
Employees who have not received recognition recently are twice as likely to be looking for another job, according to a study by employee engagement organisation Tiny Pulse.The Employee retention report 2018 surveyed over 25,000 employees across the world from January to October 2018 and found that 24% of employees who ...
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ArticleA third of UK working adults have suffered from poor mental health in the workplace
A third (32%) of all UK adults in full-time employment have suffered from poor mental health in the workplace. However, more than two-fifths (44%) of these individuals have never disclosed their issues to a manager, according to research by health technology organisation Mynurva.The survey of over 2,000 employees also found ...
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ArticleHelicopter organisation Blade to provide scooters for commuting employees
Image credit: BladeSomething for the weekend: Helicopter ride organisation Blade is to provide electric scooters as a benefit to its employees.The New York-based start-up plans to make the vehicles available to its 25 full-time workers in a scooter-sharing pilot programme, designed to ease commuting issues and transportation costs.Under the initiative, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 15 November-21 November 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 November and 21 November 2018 were: US glass manufacturer BenShot rewards employees with handguns for ChristmasEAT upholds decision that Addison Lee drivers are not self-employedAMCOGiffen rolls out nutrition programmeEY and UK Power Networks recognised among 2018’s most inclusive employers in ...
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Supplier articleSeven mistakes you’re making when you run an employee survey
By Joe Hart, Guest ContributorI’ve worked with dozens of companies who, despite having the best intentions, seem to repeat the same mistakes when it comes to surveying their people.Click here to read about seven of those mistakes, and how you can avoid them.
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ArticlePoll: A quarter of organisations use EAPs to manage workplace stress
Employee Benefits poll: A quarter (24%) of organisations help their workers manage workplace stress through the use of employee assistance programmes (EAPs).A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 110 responses, found that education on stress (19%) and yoga, meditation and massages (16%) were popular measures employed by organisations to ...
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Supplier articleReward and recognition: tackling barriers to change
Reward and recognition are two things that, deep down, we all want – especially when it comes to our professional lives. High-profile business leaders highlight the importance and value of thanking staff, and our own research has found that employees want to be rewarded spontaneously for good work. So it ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of creating a positive work culture
A shocking new report from Staples has discovered that office workers in the UK are suffering from vocation frustration with 97% feeling frustrated in their work environments with many feeling the need to escape office life.Company culture is an important part of any business and affects all employees. A negative ...
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Supplier articleHow to achieve work-life balance for you and your employees
Work-life balance is one of the most talked about HR topics in recent times. A quick web search reveals that many young people are prioritising work-life balance even over job security, while nearly a third of employees in the UK say they have a poor work-life balance. It isn’t just ...