All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1206
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OpinionDiane Lightfoot: Why talking about disability is vital for health and wellbeing strategies
Often, when people think of disability, they imagine a wheelchair user, and consider it to be something present from birth. In reality, the majority of conditions are not immediately visible, and most are acquired.As the likelihood of acquiring a disability increases with age, an ageing workforce means that more people ...
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AnalysisHow can organisations align their wellbeing strategies with inclusion?
Need to know: Making sure wellbeing works for everyone can help lower absence rates, reduce turnover and decrease stress.Some elements, such as the work-life balance benefits of flexible working, are universal, but employers could also consider segmenting their wellbeing interventions.Support networks, leadership buy-in and management training can all help facilitate ...
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Case StudiesMediaCom treats diversity, inclusion and wellbeing as business essentials
In an industry that is traditionally predominantly white and middle class, media agency network MediaCom UK is striving to build a workforce that reflects the makeup of British society.Currently, its 1,400 employees, based across London, the north of England, Edinburgh and Dublin, are 54% female and 19% black, Asian and ...
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ArticleSodexo staff at three London hospitals protest in dispute over pay
Porters, cleaners and domestic staff employed by multinational facilities management organisation Sodexo, and who are members of the trade union GMB, are conducting a protest across three London-based hospitals today (Tuesday 30 April 2019) in a dispute over pay.The protests are due to take place at St Mary’s Hospital in ...
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Supplier articleWhat’s the value of recognition? Start with a ripple
By Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Services Bringing recognition into your employee engagement efforts is a must. Thoughtful recognition is a powerful way to show appreciation, help employees learn from each other and help your team focus on “the wins.”When you get good at recognising those who do their job ...
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Supplier articleFour things to transform your reward and recognition programme from ‘ok’ to ‘awesome’
By George Dixon, Employee Engagement Consultant at Reward GatewayThe employee/employer relationship has changed significantly in the past decade; employees crave regular feedback, they want to be connected to something bigger than themselves, and they want trust and autonomy. Well, that’s what studies are telling us, and that means everything to ...
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ArticleAshford and St Peter’s Hospitals launches reward, recognition and retail discounts
Surrey-based NHS foundation trust Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals has launched a new reward, recognition and employee discount programme for its 3,300 staff.The programme, provided by Each Person, was initially introduced in March 2019 in order to provide employees with an accessible scheme offering a range of valuable benefits; this ...
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Supplier articleReward and recognition: it’s not hard to say “well done”
“Good manners don’t cost a thing” is a common refrain, and one that you almost certainly heard on numerous occasions as a child from your parents or grandparents. And whilst not all of the pearls of wisdom we receive from our elders are quite so valuable (I’m sorry to report ...
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ArticleBaillie Gifford introduces equal parental leave policy
Global investment management organisation Baillie Gifford has introduced a new equal parental leave policy for its 1,128 staff.The policy, effective from 1 April 2019, enables both male and female employees to take up to 52 weeks of paid parental leave upon becoming a parent, regardless of length of service. The ...
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Supplier articleHow employee benefits help you retain staff and save £30k per new hire
£30,500 is the average cost of replacing an employee. For a business of 500 people with an annual turnover rate of 19% that’s £2.85m in lost productivity and logistical costs each year.Reducing turnover is the key to minimising these costs. And employee benefits play a central role in creating an ...
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Eye tests can play a key part in regular employee health checks
Increasing numbers of companies are providing regular health checks as part of a flexible benefits package. And there are real advantages in making sure eye tests are included as part of this health screening process, says VSP Vision Care UK.By including regular and comprehensive eye examinations, employers can benefit from ...
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OpinionLisa Wallis: Are redundancy protections part of the parenting puzzle?
In January 2019, the government launched a consultation on extending protection from redundancy for mothers and new parents.Currently, those absent on maternity leave should receive preferential treatment in redundancy situations; for example, being offered a suitable alternative vacancy above those not on maternity leave. The consultation proposes to extend this ...
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ArticleSavers have accessed £25.6 billion through pension freedoms
Retirement savers have accessed approximately £25.6 billion through pension freedoms since reforms were introduced in April 2015, according to data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).Its Flexible payments from pensions: April 2019 report also found that the number of individuals who have received flexible payments from their pensions between the ...
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ArticleG’s Fresh hosts health and wellbeing workshops for 60 leaders
Fresh food supply organisation G’s Fresh has hosted health and wellbeing workshops for 60 of its key managers and leaders, in order to boost staff energy and improve sleep quality.The sessions took place throughout April 2019 and were delivered by corporate health and wellbeing provider Let’s Get Healthy. They consisted ...
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ArticleExperian and Three UK shortlisted for Best mental health strategy
Consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, telecommunications and internet service provider Three UK and multinational construction business Skanska are among the employers shortlisted in the Best mental health strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award will celebrate an organisation with an exceptional strategy concerning the benefits, communications and support ...
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ArticleGeorge joins Hearst Magazines in interim role
Katherine George has joined media organisation Hearst Magazines as its interim reward and benefits adviser.With experience across the media, financial services, manufacturing and professional services sectors, George specialises in total reward statements, benefit design, implementation and communication, flexible benefits, auto-enrolment, voluntary benefits, salary sacrifice arrangements, international benefits and benchmarking.Previously, George ...
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Supplier articleDownload free 2019 recognition days calendar
Increase employee appreciation in your organisation starting today by downloading the free 2019 employee recognition days calendar. There are so many opportunities to recognise, reward, and inspire your employees, co-workers and team this year! A culture of recognition leads to people working together to achieve more. Get ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Royal Mail
The benefits offered by Royal Mail:Pensions, pay and group riskRoyal Mail's defined benefit (DB) pension scheme was closed to new members in March 2008 and new employees are provided with a defined contribution (DC) pension. The DB arrangement closed to future accrual in March 2018; members of this scheme have ...
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Case StudiesRoyal Mail delivers financial wellbeing focus to support employee health
Between March and April 2019, national postal and courier organisation Royal Mail introduced a focus on financial wellbeing to better support its 140,000 staff and mitigate the effects that financial difficulties could have on employees’ overall wellbeing.Ian Dockerill, employee share plans and benefits manager at Royal Mail, explains: “We were ...
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Supplier articleMake your business more attractive with an employer value proposition
What’s in it for me? It’s the burning question in most candidates’ minds as they consider their next career move. If your firm fails to answer this question or explain what makes you different from every other organisation, you’ll struggle to recruit and retain the right talent for your business.Read ...