All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1276
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Supplier articleYour long service awards should start at one year, here’s why
It’s time to ditch the traditional approach to long service awards. In this blog we’ll explain why traditional approaches are out of date, and why you should recognise staff for as little as one year of service.Old-fashioned service awards don’t work for today’s workersThere’s a huge amount of time spent ...
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VideoVideo: Innovation generation: priorities for EMEA
Watch Thomsons Online Benefits’ video for how EMEA organisations are adopting new technology to attract and retain talent and enhance the employee experience. In the video, you’ll discover that 62% of organisations have an integrated ecosystem in place, allowing them to implement technology and apps more quickly. ...
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Supplier articleInfographic: Supporting your employees with their physical wellbeing
92% of your employees want to improve their fitnessYet they are not making the most of the physical wellbeing support on offer, with 2 in 5 blaming low motivation for not keeping fit.Read Thomsons Online Benefits’ infographic for how to support your employees with their physical wellbeing. Packed with standout ...
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Supplier article14 ways eCards help build an amazing culture of recognition
eCards are an easy way to build a culture of continuous recognition for your employees. By customising them to fit your culture and brand, you can use eCards to say a simple "thank you," recognise specific achievements like hitting a quarterly business target and so much more.Download the eBook "14 ...
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Eileen Donnelly: How hidden financial issues can exacerbate the problem
Day-to-day finances are the main cause of stress for 18.5 million people in the UK, according to the Chartered Institute of Professional Development. And 25% of employees revealed in another CIPD survey that poor financial wellbeing is a significant cause of their stress.Until recently, employers often steered clear of getting ...
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ArticleUnipart delivery drivers accept new pay deal
NHS delivery drivers, employed by Unipart, have accepted a pay deal, ending a dispute between the organisation and 130 affected employees.The drivers regularly deliver NHS equipment supplied on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination (SCCL), which is wholly owned by the secretary of state for health and social care. Under the ...
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Article62% believe they are fairly paid
Just under two-thirds (62%) believe they are fairly paid for the work that they do, according to research by Synergy.Its What employees want report, which surveyed 3,000 UK workers, also found that 24% of female respondents do not agree that they are fairly paid, compared to 18% of males.More than ...
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ArticleJonckers introduces unlimited paid holiday globally
Global translation organisation Jonckers is implementing an unlimited paid holiday scheme for all 350 employees across the 10 countries in which it operates.Following an initial trial in its Czech and Slovak offices, which began this month, the organisation will roll out unlimited holiday for its 172 Belgian employees from March. ...
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ArticleHays showcases ROI on benefits strategy
Since recruitment organisation Hays updated its new benefits strategy with software provider Benefex in November 2018, they have effectively used data to showcase return on investment. Based on recognising the needs and demands of its employees through their annual engagement survey, they focused on creating an online flexible benefits platform ...
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OpinionSian Fisher: What are the unseen issues affecting financial wellbeing?
Talk and action to tackle the gender pay gap is headline news, but as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and chair of the Insuring Women’s Futures initiative, I am aware there are many more unseen issues facing female financial wellbeing.Insuring Women’s Futures is a programme ...
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Case StudiesEpson Europe supports financial wellbeing with coaching benefit
Epson Europe BV introduced a financial coaching benefit in order to support the financial wellbeing of its UK-based employees.Epson views financial wellbeing as being an important part of employees' total wellbeing. Working with consultancy, Secondsight, the organisation challenged how it could not only provide benefits, but also have a meaningful ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support the unseen issues in financial wellbeing?
Need to know: A wide range of financial issues that many employees struggle with often go unnoticed at work. Employers must find a way to tackle the taboo of discussing financial issues among their workforce if they are to understand the needs of employees. Employee surveys and constant ...
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ArticleProvision of workplace perks has increased by 160% over four years
The number of workplace perks being offered by employers has increased by more than 160% in the last four years, according to research by job listing site Indeed.Indeed analysed the job postings hosted on its platform spanning from mid-2015 to mid-2019, and also found that food-related perks were the most ...
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ArticleNHS medical couriers' £1 million holiday pay claim to be concluded
Image credit: Jack SavilleNext week, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is set to represent 45 medical couriers in a landmark holiday pay claim worth more than £1 million, against NHS contractor The Doctors Laboratory (TDL).Dr Jason Moyer-Lee, general secretary at IWGB will represent the medical couriers, who ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gympass signs charter to prioritise employee mental health
EXCLUSIVE: Corporate wellness platform Gympass has pledged a commitment to normalising conversations around mental health in the workplace among its 37 employees by signing the InsideOut Charter. The charter asks organisations to openly demonstrate leadership engagement in mental health, and prioritise tackling stigma around the subject by following key principles. ...
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ArticleABM UK appoints Chris Townsend as senior director of HR
Facility solutions organisation ABM UK has appointed Chris Townsend as senior director of HR for the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.For the past 10 months, Townsend has been working in a contractor role supporting the organisation's UK HR team. Prior to this, he has gained HR experience across a ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 23-29 January 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 and 29 January 2020 were: Parental bereavement leave legislation to be introduced in the UK in April 2020HMRC publishes secondary draft legislation for April 2020 off-payroll reformsHarrods, Pure Planet and Adecco Group awarded for employee engagementParts of Asda’s job descriptions ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Moving into a post-Brexit world
Love it or loathe it, 31 January 2020 is an historic date for the UK, as the country finally officially departs from the European Union (EU). With an 11-month transition agreement in place to last until 31 December 2020, and a number of negotiations still to take place, Brexit day ...
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ArticleTate roasted for £39,500 'head of coffee' role while tension brews over pay
Something for the weekend: Art gallery Tate is looking for a new ‘head of coffee’ to join its workforce, and is offering the successful applicant a full-bodied salary of £39,500 a year. With applications closing on 9 February 2020, the ideal candidate will espresso themselves by sourcing, blending, and roasting ...
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ArticleBluefruit Software launches employee ownership trust
Cornwall-based technology organisation Bluefruit Software has given its 75 employees 51% ownership of the business, using an employee ownership trust (EOT). The transition was completed in December 2019, following which staff with three months tenure at the business received a tax-free bonus of up to £1,200 each. The transition process, ...