All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1197
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Supplier articleHow to motivate employees to improve retention
We all know how important it is to retain top talent. Poor retention can cost companies thousands through recruitment and training costs. Some companies turn to pay-rises to retain staff, while many companies are looking for alternatives as they’re restricted financially.However, companies shouldn’t rely on pay-rises to boost retention, as ...
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Supplier article7 ways HMRC helps businesses attract and retain employees
It might feel like money only flows one way between your business and HMRC. But that’s not always the case. We give you the lowdown on seven tax breaks that will help you attract and retain employees.1 Tax-free childcareOnce the domain of employers, tax-free childcare is now run by the ...
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Supplier articleMaintaining a healthy work-life balance
We often spend a lot of time pursuing a healthy work-life balance, however, sometimes it can seem like an impossible goal. Being always on the job does not help you achieve tasks quicker, it can actually slow down productivity. Finding a healthy balance between work and your personal life is ...
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ArticleClifford Chance reports ethnicity, sexuality and disability pay gaps alongside gender
Global law firm Clifford Chance has reported a 52% mean ethnicity pay gap, 35.6% mean sexuality pay gap, and a 61.9% mean disability pay gap; it is the first law firm to report on sexuality and disability discrepancies.In advance of the second deadline for pay gap reporting on 4 April ...
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ArticleAlmost two-fifths do not feel their employer does enough for new parents
Almost two-fifths (36%) of UK employees believe that their employer does not do enough to support staff who have become parents, according to research by professional network website LinkedIn.In a survey conducted by Censuswide in March 2019, among 4,000 UK adults in either full or part-time employment, LinkedIn also found ...
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ArticleWilliam Hill launches physical and mental wellbeing campaign
Online gaming provider William Hill has launched a physical and mental wellbeing campaign, titled 'Be your best self', for its staff based in Leeds, London and Gibraltar.William Hill, which employs 16,000 people across eight countries, ran a series of interactive three-hour workshops for senior leaders, as well as pop-up events ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Severn Trent Water
The benefits offered by Severn Trent Water:Pension, protection and payA defined contribution (DC) pension scheme for all employees, offering 2:1 matching contributions and a maximum 15% employer contribution.Group income protection, available for all staff on an employer-funded basis. This operates on a phased reduction model: once an employee's sick pay ...
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Case StudiesSevern Trent Water places strong focus on health and wellbeing of employees
Severn Trent Water has positioned its benefits strategy to place a strong focus on the health, wellbeing and engagement of its 6,500 UK and Ireland-based employees.The organisation launched a virtual GP service in December 2018, available through its health cash plan and its contractual private medical insurance (PMI), in order ...
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ArticleWren Kitchens is 2019’s top-rated retail employer in the UK
Kitchen manufacturing and retail organisation Wren Kitchens has come highest on The 15 UK Top-Rated Workplaces: Best Retailers list, compiled by global jobs website Indeed.The annually published list is based on employee reviews posted on Indeed’s website. Organisations are ranked using factors such as average rating, number of reviews and ...
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ArticleTSB signs Race at Work Charter to address workplace inequality
Financial services organisation TSB has signed the Race at Work Charter, making a commitment to address the barriers that ethnic minority staff face in the workplace.The voluntary Race at Work Charter, which has been developed in partnership with the UK government and business outreach charity Business in the Community (BITC), ...
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ArticleAlmost three-fifths of those experiencing menopause are negatively affected at work
Almost three-fifths (59%) of female respondents experiencing menopausal symptoms, aged between 45 and 55, state that the menopause has had a negative impact on their experience at work, according to research by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).The survey of 2,010 female employees between the ages of 45 ...
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Supplier articleHow to make employee recognition more interactive and engaging
How to Make Employee Recognition More Interactive and Engaging Employees who feel recognised and appreciated for their contributions at work are more likely to give their best effort. The challenge for many organisations can be providing consistent employee recognition that is engaging for employees over time. New ...
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Supplier articleWhy do 1/3 of employees feel undervalued? Clue: it’s about reward and recognition
A recent survey of 1,000 employees across UK businesses employing more than 500 people, conducted by CENSUSWIDE on behalf of Xexec, revealed that over a third of employees feel undervalued. It’s a stark indication that big businesses have a long way to go when it comes to making employees feel ...
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Supplier articleSalary Finance researches how saving impacts financial wellbeing
In The Employer’s Guide to Savings we explore:The link between running out of money and financial worries.The real savings situation for UK employees and how their low financial resilience is impacting financial wellbeing.Why people aren’t saving, and how we can make it easier for them to start and continue a ...
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OpinionAndrew Brookes: Agreement struck for gig workers could yet unravel
While it is likely to be popular among gig workers and their employers, organisations should take care before copying the agreement that has recently been struck between Hermes and the GMB Union.The agreement, guaranteeing minimum wages and holiday pay for self-employed couriers, could yet unravel if HM Revenue and Customs ...
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ArticleThe Liberty County Board of Commissioners to pay $209,106 in back pay
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is to pay $209,106 (£158,273.38) in back pay to 131 employees for violating overtime and record keeping regulations.An investigation by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), part of the US Department of Labor, found that The Liberty County Board of Commissioners, based in Hinesville, ...
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Supplier articleHow to lower stress levels
Is work or your home life stressing you out? In the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. Stress can affect us in numerous ways, both physically and emotionally. Stress can affect our emotions, thoughts, behaviour and how our body ...
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Supplier articleTop 5 employee benefits for retention
Employee benefits are great for employee retention. According to research by Willis Towers Watson, 75% of employees are more likely to stay with their employer because of their employee benefits package. 80% would choose additional employee benefits over a pay rise, according to Harvard Business Review. According to One Medical, ...
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Supplier articleWhy a car benefit beats cash for employee wellbeing
The ease of making cash payments each month instead of looking after a fleet of company cars is tempting. But it’s not the best option for employee wellbeing, as we explain in this article.Why cash doesn’t cut itCompany car cash allowances are usually offered to employees in roles that ...
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ArticleCanada launches parental sharing benefit to encourage equal childcare
The Canadian government has introduced a new parental sharing benefit this month (March 2019), to enable birth, adoptive and same-sex parents to share childcare responsibilities more equally.The Employment Insurance (EI) parental sharing benefit, which was initially announced during Canada’s 2018 Budget, became effective from 17 March 2019. This increases the ...