All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1229
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 18-24 July 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 and 24 July 2019 were: Government to consider neonatal leave and pay within parental leave consultationEXCLUSIVE: Action for Children launches new employee benefits platformEXCLUSIVE: Elsevier hosts wellbeing day for 700 Oxford-based staffBEIS to consult on workplace protections and flexible working ...
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Supplier articleFully Funded Workshops for Charities
Whatever size they may be, every organisation wants to look after its staff, to help them where they can and ensure they are resourced, equipped, invested in and happy within their work-life. But for many charities, community groups and voluntary organisations, the cost implications of these extra commitments can simply ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Summer in the city...
As temperatures began to rise this week, the Employee Benefits team received a flurry of press releases about steps employers should be taking to help employees cope with the heat during summer. With UK temperatures expected to top the hottest on record for July on Thursday (at the time of ...
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ArticleGovernment approves extended redundancy protections for pregnant women
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has confirmed new legal protections against redundancy for pregnant women and new mothers, extending the duration of redundancy protection to six months from the date of return to work.The improved redundancy protection, which was announced on Monday 22 July 2019, also ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland Civil Service staff strike in pay and conditions dispute
Staff employed by the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), who are members of the trade union Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (Nipsa), are today (Friday 26 July 2019) undertaking strike action in a dispute on pay and employee terms and conditions.The industrial action includes two rallies, due to commence at ...
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ArticleTaxi drivers have received a 72% pay increase since 2008
Out of a selection of 200 UK occupations, taxi drivers have received the largest pay increase, of just over 72%, between 2008 and 2018, according to research by Comparethemarket.The analysis, which is based on earnings data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) between 2008 and 2018, found that ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to introducing new benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Budget is the main barrier to organisations implementing new benefits, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, which surveyed 290 HR decision-makers and was published in May 2019, found that budget (86%) and time (40%) continue to stand as the largest barriers to implementing new benefits, having ...
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Supplier articleThree employee motivation strategies for managers leading a team
By Louis Kwakye, Director of SMB & Growth Strategies at Reward GatewayHave you ever thought about where motivation comes from at your organisation? On a case-by-case basis, what motivates your individual contributors? The common thread I've seen, beyond passion for the work you do, is who your manager is, and ...
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Supplier articleHow to engage staff with company car schemes
Company cars are one of the most sought-after employee benefits making them critical to attraction and retention. Senior employees will expect a car as part of their overall package as will those who travel long distances for their role. Then there are the employees who’d like the ...
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ArticleEY, London City Airport and Schroders sign up to new Good Work Standard
Professional services organisation EY, London City Airport and asset wealth firm Schroders are among the employers that have signed the Good Work Standard, a new benchmark that recognises businesses for implementing and maintaining high employment standards, such as paying staff at least the voluntary London living wage.The Good Work Standard ...
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ArticleSAS and United Colours of Benetton among India’s top mid-sized workplaces for 2019
Software organisation SAS India, retail business United Colours of Benetton India, manufacturing firm Mahindra Intertrade and education organisation Max Skill First are among the businesses recognised on India’s top 50 great mid-size workplaces 2019 list, compiled by the Great Place to Work Institute India, in association with BW BusinessWorld.The list, ...
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ArticleThree-fifths cite attracting and retaining talent as top objective for 2019
Almost three-fifths (56%) of employers cite attracting and retaining talent as the top objective for their benefits strategy in 2019, compared to 82% in 2018, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Innovation generation: The big HR tech disconnect 2019/20 report, which surveyed 380 global HR and reward professionals with ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 respondents offer benefits through optional remuneration
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (70%) respondents in 2019 offer benefits through optional remuneration arrangements for all staff, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, which surveyed 290 respondents and was published in May 2019, also found that the proportion of organisations offering benefits through optional remuneration has only ...
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OpinionProfessor Shaun Tyson: How important are benefits for motivation and retention?
The relative importance of pay and benefits in the wider context of the full range of HR policies varies, according to changing organisational and economic environments.Recently, for example, the growth of the gig economy and the concept of ‘self-employment plus’ has raised questions about the significance of employee benefits. However, ...
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AnalysisWhat role do benefits play in the recruitment and retention of employees?
Need to know:Potential employees are now keen to know what benefits an employer offers in addition to salary, especially within the context of work-life balance.Bespoke packages and more flexibility are key factors in successfully appealing to employees with diverse needs and expectations.Employers are increasingly aligning benefits strategy with their culture ...
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Case StudiesWomble Bond Dickinson promotes benefits year-round to engage staff
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson recognises the the role that benefits can play in engaging and retaining employees, particularly when these are effectively aligned to the business strategy.From the outset, at job interview stage, the firm promotes its reward and benefits offering to candidates. Once staff join the organisation, it ...
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Supplier articleThe impact of the four different styles of recognition on workplace culture
by Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Services at Reward GatewayPeople are all different. Sometimes we find these differences helpful and engaging, and other times we may find them puzzling. We see this as especially true when it comes to a cultural staple like employee recognition. We hear, “They recognise for ...
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Supplier articleHow to make your health a priority this summer
The summer holidays can become a little bit hectic when the kids are off and you have lots going. From holidays to normal day-to-day life, healthy habits can often fall to the back of your priority list and understandably so. It’s important to try to keep healthy habits at the ...
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ArticleFCA publishes policy statement to improve informed pensions decision-making
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today (30 July 2019) published a policy statement confirming measures to improve informed decision-making around pension saving, in order to boost consumers’ retirement outcomes.The measures, due to come into force from 1 August 2020, are a result of the FCA’s Retirement outcomes review, which ...
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ArticleMedian salary for graduate jobs rises by 1.25%
The median salary for graduate job roles has increased by 1.25% in the last year, rising from £27,654 to £28,000, according to research by Incomes Data Research (IDR).The Graduate and apprentice pay 2019 report, based on research conducted in spring 2019 using information from 56 UK-based organisations that employ a ...