All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1204
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ArticleTwo-thirds believe benefits are equal to or more important than basic salary
Two-thirds (66%) of employees in the UK believe that the employee benefits offered to them are equal to or more important than their basic salary, according to research by corporate gift organisation Adler.The survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that 14% would accept an increase in benefits over a ...
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Supplier articleTips for making exercise a priority when you work
When you have a hectic work schedule or busy social calendar, the first thing to slip down the priority list is usually exercise. We make excuses about time, or promise to go another week, but it never happens.It’s time to take action, and make your health a priority! Exercise is ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 11-17 April 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 April and 17 April 2019 were: Asda proposes new contract for hourly-paid retail staffNestle rolls out pets at work scheme to York-based employeesGMB hosts protests against ISS in wage and sick pay disputeSky and Virgin Active shortlisted for Best financial ...
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OpinionDr Rea Prouska: Non-financial strategies are viable alternatives to financial rewards
Total reward strategies include all types of financial and non-financial, direct and indirect, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, and play a crucial role in attracting new employees, eliciting strong performance and maintaining engagement. The application of such strategies contributes to employee wellbeing, satisfaction and productivity.However, economic turbulence, such as the global ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits packages be tailored to meet the needs of both large and small organisations?
Need to know:Large employers are likely to have more resources, time and expertise to dedicate to building impressive reward packages, but smaller organisations can lead in innovation and communication.Smaller employers are arguably able to gather and respond to feedback in a more effective manner, and can therefore make quicker progress ...
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Case StudiesJohnsons of Whixley uses imaginative benefits to motivate employees
As one of the largest commercial nursery businesses in Europe, Johnsons of Whixley takes a flexible and imaginative approach to rewarding its workforce. Based between York and Harrogate, the organisation employs more than 90 members of staff, a number which can rise to nearly 200 during seasonal peaks, representing a ...
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Supplier articleHow exercise is beneficial for you at work
Regular physical activity is not only beneficial for your health, but can be great for your career too. Exercise helps improve all aspects of your life including productivity, minimising the risk of illness, and building better relationships with your colleagues.Improves productivityExercise can help boost productivity at work through alertness. Being ...
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ArticleBT and Siemens shortlisted for Best pensions communications
Telecommunications provider BT, construction business Kier Group and technology organisation Siemens are among those shortlisted for the Best pensions communications category at this year’s Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party.The Best pensions communications award celebrates employers that have implemented effective strategies in order to engage employees with their retirement savings ...
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ArticleGovernment publishes guidance on equalisation of GMPs
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published official guidance to help pension scheme trustees equalise the benefits of guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs), following a High Court ruling in October 2018.The guidance, produced in conjunction with an industry working group, was published on 18 April 2019. Designed to mitigate ...
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ArticleAlmost half of workplaces do not have an official policy on home working
Just under half (47%) of employees' workplaces do not have an official policy on working from home, according to research by job listing website Monster.co.uk.Its survey of 5,500 employees also found that 15% are concerned about colleagues judging them for being out of the office, while 11% worry that they ...
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Supplier articleUncovering the gender pay gap: What it could it mean for your business
The gender pay gap. The trending buzzword in the eco-political sphere. This hot topic has stirred significant controversy amongst the general public. The data that has been presented has sparked one of the largest political debates of the modern day. Despite this, it is a very complex issue. The figures ...
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OpinionKaren Holden: Tackling harassment of LGBT persons in the workplace
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community is subjected to bullying and harassment in the workplace on a devastating scale. A survey of more than 5,000 LGBT people in the UK, published by Stonewell in April 2018, found that more than a third hid their sexuality for fear of ...
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ArticleNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Unilever shortlisted for Best benefits communications
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, construction business Kier Group, and consumer goods organisation Unilever are among the organisations shortlisted in the Best benefits communications, large employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This accolade recognises the most effective and engaging benefits communication strategies implemented by employers with more than 5,000 ...
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ArticleTrinity House Lighthouse Services’ seafarers stage protest in ongoing pay dispute
Around 34 seafarers employed by Trinity House Lighthouse Services, Corporation of Trinity House Deptford Strond, who are members of the trade union Unite, are conducting a protest today (Wednesday 24 April 2019) in a dispute over pay.Today’s industrial action, which is the first union strike since The Corporation of Trinity ...
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ArticleBritish Columbia government awards 2% pay increase to container truckers
The provincial government for British Columbia, Canada is implementing a 2% pay increase for around 1,700 container truckers, effective from 1 June 2019.The 2% increase in truckers’ trip and hourly rates has been designed to offset higher operational costs and help ensure fairer compensation for drivers.The adjusted rate structure is ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths feel their quality of work is affected by financial worries
Two-fifths (41%) of employees believe their quality of work is affected when they are uneasy about the state of their finances, according to research by financial wellbeing provider Salary Finance.Its survey of around 10,000 UK employees also found that 77% trust their employer to treat their financial situation as confidential.Asesh ...
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ArticleMRL Consulting Group trials four-day working week for 56 global employees
International recruitment firm MRL Consulting Group is to trial a four-day working week for 56 members of staff based across the UK, France and Germany.The six-month trial, which will start in May 2019, will see the organisation close every Friday; employees will still receive the same salaries and benefits as ...
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Supplier articleFive creative ways to launch your employee communications programme
By Harriet Truman, Enterprise Client Success Manager at Reward GatewayYou did it. You launched your employee communications platform, got your team registered and sent out your welcomes and announcements. People are logging in and you’re posting more and more content. Now what?Maybe you’re worried that after a few months it ...
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Supplier article6 stories to inspire employee recognition success
By Ren Patel, Client Success Director at Reward GatewayA key ingredient to empowering your people is continuous recognition. The right kind of employee recognition can drive forward alignment with your organisation’s mission, purpose and values, plus encourage behaviour that leads to greater business value.And that’s a winning combination any HR ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Highways England launches engagement platform for 5,650 staff
EXCLUSIVE: Motorway and A-road maintenance and operations organisation Highways England has launched a new employee engagement platform for its 5,650 staff.The Extra Mile platform, provided by Xexec, was implemented on 1 April 2019 to offer employees access to more than 3,000 discounts and lifestyle services, as well as a dedicated ...