All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1202
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OpinionBrad O’Neil: Use the right communication technology to connect remote staff
The rapid growth of remote working is a mark of the changing world of the current century; this is a trend that cannot be ignored by employers.Organisations are evolving to offer employees the benefits of working remotely, but are often left with concerns about how to keep these individuals engaged ...
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OpinionJenn Sutherland-Miller: Staying connected is vital for remote organisations
At Tortuga, 'on your terms' is not just a snappy, feel-good corporate slogan, it is a way of life. With a team of 10 fully remote employees across three countries, two continents, and four time-zones, staying connected is both challenging and vital. Tortuga’s culture is one of trust and outcome-based ...
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Case StudiesAuth0 uses technology to build relationship culture among remote staff
Authentication and authorisation platform Auth0 is a rapidly growing organisation. In 2018 alone, it went from approximately 200 members of staff to around 430, and by the end of 2019 there are plans to increase this number to 600.Auth0 has five offices, situated in Buenos Aires, London, Washington, Tokyo and ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits technology create a more connected workforce?
Need to know:Tailoring and choice help employees get the most out of their benefits and feel truly valued, while organisations can use data analytics to provide the perks that will engage them effectively.Remote, on-site and field workers run the risk of disconnecting from the business, but technology helps bridge this ...
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ArticleAsda proposes new contract for hourly-paid retail staff
Supermarket retailer Asda has proposed a new contract for its hourly-paid retail employees in England, Scotland and Wales, offering to increase pay to £9 an hour but cut paid breaks.Asda has proposed the new employment contract in order to provide a standardised offering across all its retail employees in the ...
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ArticleGMB hosts protests against ISS in wage and sick pay dispute
Trade union GMB and its members are participating in a series of protests today (Thursday 11 April 2019) against support service organisation ISS in a dispute over wages and sick pay.The protests will be occurring across three sites in South London: from 9.00am at the Princess Royal Hospital in Orpington ...
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ArticleMore than nine in 10 leaders believe they need to use benefits better to retain staff
The majority (94%) of employers believe that their organisation needs to better use benefits as a strategic lever to improve employee retention, according to research by Capita Employee Benefits.The digital opportunity: Re-imagining the employee experience in benefits, a report which surveyed 200 HR and benefits professionals, 500 business leaders, including ...
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ArticleAramark staff conclude strike action in dispute over pay
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for food, facilities and uniform services organisation Aramark concluded three-day strike action yesterday (Wednesday 10 April 2019) in a dispute over pay.Contracted catering staff based at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) formed a picket line at ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid tackles the gender issue
What a relief to have help with the gender issue; our pay gap reporting. We now have a hobbit to manage all HR data reporting, including the gender package. Yes, I know I shouldn’t think of her as that, but she is small, hairy, and well, remarkably hobbit-like. I say ...
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ArticleActivision Blizzard incentivises staff to share reproductive health data
Something for the weekend: Video game organisation Activision Blizzard is paying female employees $1 a day to track their reproductive health via an app, with the US-based organisation receiving anonymised and aggregated data on employees’ fertility.According to The Washington Post, Activision Blizzard has partnered with family planning and wellness app ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 4 April-10 April 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 April and 10 April 2019 were: Staff at three West Midlands colleges strike in dispute over payDiageo introduces 26 weeks of paid parental leave for UK staffStarbucks extends education benefit to 5,000 UK employeesVibrant Vegan Company seeks director of tasteThe ...
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ArticleGoodman Masson and Sky shortlisted for Best employee engagement strategy
Financial recruitment organisation Goodman Masson and telecommunications business Sky have been shortlisted in the Best employee engagement strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award recognises and celebrates an employer that has used benefits within its wider reward strategy to engage employees with the organisation, boosting productivity, satisfaction and ...
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ArticleSandwell Council signs domestic abuse charter
Local authority Sandwell Council has signed the Work to Stop Domestic Violence Charter, to support and aid employees who experience domestic abuse.The council, which employs 4,000 staff, formally signed the Charter at a full council meeting on Tuesday 9 April 2019.The Work to Stop Domestic Violence Charter was launched in ...
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ArticleNestle rolls out pets at work scheme to York-based employees
Food and drink organisation Nestle has rolled out a Pets at Work (Paw) scheme to employees based at its York office, enabling dog owners to bring their pets to work with them.The scheme was introduced for employees based at Nestle House in York on Thursday 4 April, making it the ...
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ArticleMore than three-fifths of UK staff want more financial support from organisations
Almost three-fifths (57%) of employees believe organisations should do more to financially support their staff, according to research by workplace short-term finance provider GettaSub.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 44% think they are not getting enough support from their employer for financial advice, while 37% believe their ...
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Supplier article20 ways to motivate your employees with Reward and Recognition
If you want to retain your top talent and keep them excited and engaged about coming to work, then outdated reward and recognition tactics won’t be enough. What may have worked 10 years ago isn’t going to cut it in today’s workplace.The key to success in keeping your employees happy ...
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Supplier articleHow to boost your energy levels for work
Feeling constantly exhausted and lacking energy after work? Stuck in a rut where you collapse on the sofa or bed after a long day? You need to get a spring back in your step and boost your energy levels! Move moreRegular physical activity boosts energy levels and enhances your overall ...
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ArticleSky and Virgin Active shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy, large employer
Utilities organisation Anglian Water, telecommunications business Sky and health club chain Virgin Active are among the organisations shortlisted for the Best financial wellbeing strategy, large employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.The award, sponsored by financial education and guidance provider Wealth at Work, recognises an employer that uses a ...
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ArticleBank of America to increase minimum wage to $20 an hour
Financial services organisation Bank of America is to increase its minimum wage to $20 (£15.27) an hour for 205,000 US-based employees.The pay increase will be delivered over a two-year period, starting on 1 May 2019 when the bank’s minimum hourly wage will increase to $17 (£12.98). This will continue to ...
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ArticleThree in 10 believe that only those in permanent roles are entitled to minimum wage
Three in 10 (30%) respondents believe that only those who are employed in permanent job roles are entitled to the national minimum wage, according to research by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).Its survey of 2,001 employees aged between 16 and 64 also found that 32% of ...