All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1210
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ArticleMore than half of calls to EAP counselling services are from male employees
Male employees account for 55% of all calls to employee assistance programme (EAP) counselling services, according to data from Personal Group and Health Assured.The data, released on 14 May 2019, revealed that the number of calls from men seeking support through an EAP increased by 84% between May 2018 and ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas and Bakkavor shortlisted for Best use of benefits technology
Banking organisation BNP Paribas and international food manufacturer Bakkavor are among the organisations shortlisted for the Best use of benefits technology category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award will recognise an employer that has used and adapted benefits technology in order to implement effective strategies for employee engagement, recognition ...
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ArticleSpeed signs Time to Change pledge and introduces enhanced wellbeing programme
On Monday 13 May 2019, Bristol-based PR firm Speed signed the Time to Change pledge, marking Mental Health Awareness Week with a commitment to challenge stigma and provide a supportive and open working environment.The pledge, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, asks employers to implement action plans to support ...
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OpinionLiza Andersin: The importance of boosting employee morale
The way people work has changed dramatically over the last five to 10 years, and is predicted to continue shifting rapidly as we move into the future. Employers are having to compete to attract and retain the best talent in this ever-changing space, in addition to focusing on business outcomes. ...
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OpinionKaren Archer-Burton: The importance of aligning values with recognition
At Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals, employees are the lifeblood of the organisation; to ensure we attract and retain the very best talent, it is vital that they are recognised and feel valued.That is why we are currently reviewing our employee engagement strategy as a whole. As part of that ...
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Case StudiesWilliam Hill uses recognition to embed new employer brand and values
In February 2018, global betting and gaming organisation William Hill embraced a new set of organisational values. As part of the process of embedding these, the employer introduced a new system of recognition.William Hill comprises some 16,000 employees, globally, 12,000 of whom are based within its retail business in the ...
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AnalysisHow organisations can link motivation and recognition with employer brand
Need to know: Recognition strategies can help organisations avoid presenting a brand and set of values that do not resonate with the realities of the employee experience.Employers should take a creative, tailored approach to the perks on offer, as well as consider how the structure of the recognition programme itself ...
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Supplier articleBringing your business together with a culture of continuous recognition
by Phil Collin, Senior Client Success Manager at Reward GatewayEvery company wants employees aligned with their vision and values and to improve communication and collaboration between different teams. In this eBook, Torsten Beck, Suncorp's Executive Manager - Benefits, discusses how Suncorp achieved this by using a simple and consistent employee ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership to close defined benefit section of workplace pension scheme
John Lewis Partnership, which consists of retailers John Lewis and Waitrose, will close the defined benefit (DB) section of its occupational pension scheme, instead providing an improved defined contribution (DC) scheme for its 83,900 employees.The employee-owned organisation currently provides staff with a hybrid pension scheme, which combines elements of both ...
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ArticleChiswick Park launches summer event programme for 9,000 staff
Business campus Chiswick Park has launched its Summer on the Park 2019 event programme for the 9,000 people working from its West London-based site; this includes the creation of a sandy beach and outdoor film screenings.Running between Friday 24 May and Friday 13 September 2019, Summer on the Park will ...
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ArticleEuropean court rules that member states must measure employees’ working time
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that European Union (EU) member states must require employers to measure the duration of time worked by each employee, both normal hours and overtime, to ensure staff are not working beyond the legal maximum number of hours, and that ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 9-15 May 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 and 15 May 2019 were: JCB, Virgin Media and Philips among the first to sign new disability employment pledgeLabour Party pledges to abolish lower minimum wage tier for younger workersEXCLUSIVE: Starr Companies sees 90% member engagement with new pension schemeBNP ...
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Poll: Do you agree that the lower minimum wage tier for younger staff should be abolished?
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Supplier articleNeed reward and recognition inspiration? Just ask Jurgen and Pep
You don’t need to look very far to find advice and insight on how to run a successful business – there is no shortage of successful business people proffering top tips on what makes a great leader, or how to get the most out of your workforce. And much of ...
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Supplier articleJoin My Gym Discounts Ireland for a healthier workplace
Health and wellness have never been more important or as relevant than they are now. Wellness is associated with actively becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthier life. Taking care of your body and mind can help boost your overall sense of wellbeing and allow you to recognise ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Employers must prioritise mental health and wellbeing
This week has seen the issue of mental wellbeing take centre stage, thanks to Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 13 to 19 May.The initiative, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, highlights just how widespread the matter is, the impact that mental health issues can have within organisations, and ...
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ArticleFloating bar in Caribbean Sea seeks bartender for summer work
Something for the weekend: A bar on stilts in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, situated one mile from the coast of Jamaica, is on the hunt for a new bartender to pull pints and create cocktails over the summer, with all flights and accommodation paid for.The idyllic job at ...
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Supplier articleHow small businesses can win the war on talent
Looking for new ways to attract and retain top talent?You’re not alone. 99% of businesses in the UK fall into the category of small to medium enterprises (SMEs), employing less than 250 people. Studies undertaken in 2018 found recruitment and retention was high on the list of the key challenges ...
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ArticleNon-Standard Finance and Womble Bond Dickinson shortlisted for Best communications
Consumer finance business Non-Standard Finance and law firm Womble Bond Dickinson are among the employers included on the shortlist for Best benefits communications, small employer, at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award will celebrate the achievements of an organisation with fewer than 1,000 employees, which has used effective and innovative ...
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ArticlePoll: 52% provide portable technology to encourage home working
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (52%) of respondents provide portable technology in order to encourage employees to work from home.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 58 responses, also found that almost two-fifths (38%) of organisations do not encourage home working at all.In comparison, 5% of employers have ...