All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1289
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Supplier articleHow to navigate temporary remote work and keep your people connected
Although remote working is nothing new, temporary remote work is the new normal for a lot of organisations during this time of uncertainty. When employees work remotely, it’s important to communicate the small adjustments that will be required. It’s not just equipment but also about the environment, working style and ...
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Supplier articleHow to connect, recognise and support employees during times of uncertainty: Navigating the coronavirus for HR leaders
According to the Edelman Trust Index, people trust their employer more than any other institution. With more employees working remotely, employers have an opportunity to anchor and grow employees’ trust, especially when it comes to ever-changing situations like the coronavirus outbreak.During this webinar, you will hear what HR leaders are ...
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AnalysisHow to build an attractive benefits package on a budget
Need to know:Although flexibility and choice are important, there are some low-cost, go-to starting points, such as employee assistance programmes (EAPs).It can be worth investing in slightly more expensive products or platforms, to derive the best value in the long run.Communication, packaging and position are just as important as having ...
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Case StudiesAster balances cost with value to create wide-reaching benefits package
Among the 1,300 members of staff employed by housing association Aster, jobs span from typical head office functions, through to 400 remote trade roles. This diverse workforce has widely varied needs, from the benefits on offer to communications, engagement and awareness.Variety, choice and flexibility are, therefore, key. Holly Coe, head ...
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Case StudiesOxford Bus Company moves to holistic platform to get best value from benefits
For transport organisation Oxford Bus Company, creating an effective and appealing benefits package is key to staying fighting fit in the war for talent, which is particularly fierce in this industry. However, where implementing expensive benefits could mean raising fares and driving away customers, it is important to balance cost ...
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ArticleNPS fails to submit pay increases before 2020 deadline
Unions in England and Wales have requested talks with the National Probation Service (NPS) after it confirmed that it will not be paying employees their expected wage increases for this year in April.On 12 March 2020, members of trade unions Unison, Napo and GMB submitted a two-year pay claim for ...
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ArticleUS sporting institutions to support stadium staff with Coronavirus relief funds
In response to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, several US sporting institutions have pledged to support part-time stadium employees financially, as the crisis has caused economic uncertainty for many individuals working in the sporting industry.On Tuesday 17 March 2020, Minnesota-based basketball teams the Timberwolves and the Lynx, led by owner Glenn ...
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ArticleDeliveroo offers Coronavirus hardship fund for riders with medical evidence
Online food delivery organisation Deliveroo has announced that it will introduce a hardship fund for riders that contract Covid-19 (Coronavirus).Deliveroo riders are classed as self-employed contractors and therefore not eligible for sick pay allowances afforded to employees. The fund will be available to individuals that can produce proof of contracting ...
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OpinionDiane Lightfoot: Coronavirus and disability – keeping employees safe
As the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus grows, employers are rightly concerned about the impact that the virus could have on their workforce.Some employees may be more susceptible to catching infections than others. This includes those with certain disabilities or conditions, and those who may be taking medication which ...
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Supplier articleConnecting a modern workforce: Five ways to build connections with deskless employees
All employees (no matter where they’re located) should be aligned and feel connected with their organisation. This means prioritising communicating to an offline workforce to make sure they receive the right messages at the right time.It’s crucial to your organisation’s success that your communication and recognition initiatives reach workers ...
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OpinionCharles Pitt: Protecting wellbeing and mental health during Coronavirus
Since the start of the Coronavirus crisis, the British Safety Council has put in place a plan to protect its people and its customers. Supporting our employees' wellbeing and mental health is just as important to us as limiting the spread of the virus. Much of what we have done ...
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OpinionMark Hodgkinson: Government reforms must support disabled employees in crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and prime minister Boris Johnson have unveiled a £350 billion emergency measures bill to support those in dire financial straits due to the Coronavirus crisis. Included in the bill are measures to pay statutory sick pay from day one, rather than day four, for people affected by ...
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OpinionMini Setty: Guidelines for home working during Coronavirus
Coronavirus has wrought immediate and enormous changes to working practices across the UK. As the government advises businesses and workplaces to encourage staff to work from home wherever possible, employees and employers alike are understandably rushing to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities under law.Employers have to take reasonable ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Living through unsettling times
What a difference a week makes. When I wrote about the preparations UK organisations were making for staff to work remotely just a week ago, I don’t think I really expected it to become a reality as quickly as it has done.We are currently living through uncertain and unsettling times. ...
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OpinionMartin Perry: Working from home - learning from the sporting elite
At the moment, as Coronavirus sends more and more of the workforce into isolation, everyone is finding they need to adapt to new circumstances; psychologically, that can be demanding. In the sporting industry, for example, we have seen elite sportspeople required to adapt as matches are played behind closed doors, ...
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OpinionCoronavirus: The view from the market
As the world of work adapts to a new normal, Employee Benefits has collected thought leadership, advice and commentary from across the market, to help readers make sense of the challenges ahead.Maintaining wellbeingAveril Leimon, executive coach at White Water Group: "Self care is vital; this is not the time to ...
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ArticleWorking from home: Spotify survival guide
Working from home can be lonely, particularly when self-isolation is thrown into the mix.To help employees cope with this period of isolation, Employee Benefits has compiled a list of Spotify playlists, aimed at beating the blues, boosting productivity, and making self-isolation a little less isolating.The perfect work playlistHighlights: Feelgood and ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds of UK staff feel they can work effectively from home
Just over two-thirds (67%) of UK employees feel that technological advancements allow them to adopt flexible and home working while continuing to be effective in their job, according to research by Glassdoor.The research undertaken between 11 and 16 March 2020, surveying 1,028 UK office employees, found that three-quarters (76%) of ...
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ArticleManchester United continues to pay staff despite season postponement
Football team Manchester United will continue to pay all match day and non-match day casual staff, even if Premier League games are cancelled or played behind closed doors for the remainder of this season due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.The club's statement follows on from the Football Association's announcement that ...