All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1300
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AnalysisHow can employers support the health and wellbeing of a global workforce during a health crisis?
Need to know:The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is an unprecedented situation but international healthcare plans will already have provisions in place for such a situation.Benefits such as employee assistance programmes and telemedicine help to support global workforces by providing 24-hour-a-day access to support and medical advice.If evacuation is not an option ...
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OpinionShabnam Ramzan: Snowflake supports the overall wellbeing of staff during a crisis
At Snowflake, our people are our greatest asset and we want to make sure that Snowflake is a great and safe place to work. One way that we can do this is by offering a comprehensive range of employee benefits that are designed to help look after health, wellbeing and ...
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OpinionApril Horsman and Anne Sammon: Employers are key in supporting mental wellbeing
With a significant proportion of the UK economy now working from home due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, both organisations and the people within them are facing an unprecedented challenge in adapting to a new way of working. During these uncertain times, employers have a responsibility to ensure their workforce ...
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OpinionCarol Clarke: SDL stays in touch virtually with global workforce to support their wellbeing
SDL has over 4,500 employees across 39 countries and 60 offices around the world. Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has changed the way we work and collaborate with our colleagues and, even though we have supported agile working for many years, it is still a huge change for our global teams.One of our ...
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Generali
Generali UK provides Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection - plus a host of added-value wellbeing and communications services - to the UK employees of multinational clients. Generali UK is also pioneering Wellbeing Investment Matching, helping clients fund discrete, tailored wellbeing initiatives where a need has been identified.Clients may also ...
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ArticleNFP acquires employee benefits consultancy Johnson Fleming
New York insurance broker and consultant NFP has announced the acquisition of employee benefits service Johnson Fleming Group Limited and Johnson Fleming Future Life Planning Limited (Johnson Fleming).The acquisition of Johnson Fleming, which was announced 20 April 2020, increases the presence of NFP in the UK. Johnson Fleming is already ...
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NFP expands UK presence by acquiring Johnson Fleming Group
Insurance broker NFP, has announced the acquisition of Johnson Fleming Group Limited and Johnson Fleming Future Life Planning Limited (together, Johnson Fleming).Announced on 20 April 2020, NFP has merged with the organisation that closed for business on 17 January 2020.Johnson Fleming, previous pensions specialist, employee benefits, and group risk adviser ...
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ArticleClifford Chance defers partner bonuses and pay increases for 6,600 employees
International law firm Clifford Chance is taking several measures to deal with the ramifications of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) including deferring bonuses and delaying pay rises. Announced this week to 6,600 employees, the organisation has confirmed salary reviews and pay increases will be on hold indefinitely, with the earliest review date set ...
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Supplier articleGoing above and Beyond during Corona Virus; Bayford House
Inter-generational communication continues to bring smiles to our residentsBupa’s Bayford House Care Home in Newbury has been delivering elderly nursing and residential care for the past 30 years.Over the past few weeks, our care homes have been lucky enough to receive an abundance of beautiful cards, letters and drawings from ...
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Article1,500 Marriott casual workers to receive furlough pay
Hospitality organisation Marriott International is placing 1,500 casual employees at its Marriott hotels on the government's Covid-19 (Coronavirus) job retention scheme.The government’s job retention scheme allows furloughed employees to receive 80% of their salary, capped at £2,500.The organisation previously had put this into doubt telling the casual workers it was ...
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ArticleEDsmart calls for Harry Potter fans to binge-watch every movie
Something for the weekend: Enterprise solution organisation EDsmart is hiring candidates to watch every Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movie from start to finish for $41.50 (£33.61) per hour.With many people having a lot of spare time on their hands, the organisation is looking for active and outgoing Harry Potter ...
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Supplier articleGoing above and Beyond during Corona Virus; HillHouse
Keeping family connected during these difficult timesWe know the importance of family contact for our residents and we’ve seen great support from relatives to the measures we took to keep their loved ones and our people safe. For some of our residents who are used to seeing family members on ...
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Supplier articleThe Reward Gateway Story: A look back at our first month during COVID-19
From a global pandemic to shifting our 400+ strong workforce to an entirely remote one, I know that industries and leaders everywhere are facing new challenges and weathering their own personal storms, and I hope our own story offers some practical advice and inspiration on how you can navigate the ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 16 April - 22 April 2020
Rolls-Royce asks furloughed staff to swap four days leave to receive full payEmployee files formal complaint against cat when working from homeAshurst defers 50% of bonus payments for 2,800 employeesGovernment job retention scheme extended to support new staffPaul Hastings offers 1,600 employees access to Covid-19 hardship fundGrant Thornton reduces ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: How are employees coping during lockdown?
How are your employees coping with life under lockdown? While the government’s extension of lockdown and social distancing measures was not unexpected, it may have evoked mixed emotions for some. While most will undoubtedly understand and appreciate the steps that are being taken to minimise the impact of Covid-19, many ...
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Supplier articleTop tips to keep employee morale high
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt globally. One of the ways it is having an impact is by forcing people to work remotely. This can result in staff feeling more isolated or anxious, which is a concern for responsible employers and can result in lower productivity across ...
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ArticleBGC, XPO and Northwell Health reward staff with appreciation bonuses
Brookshire Grocery Company (BCG), XPO Logistics and Northwell Health have awarded employees appreciation bonuses. for their hard work during Covid-19 (Coronavirus).Texas-based supermarket retailer BGG is giving its 14,000 retail employees an additional special bonus instalment, equalling half a week's pay. This is the second bonus paid to employees, with the ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland teachers to receive 2.25% pay rise in September 2020
Northern Ireland teachers will receive an increase to their salaries in September 2020, following on from an agreement with Northern Ireland union parties.The new deal commits to a significant increase in teachers salaries. The 2.25% pay increase for all teachers will be backdated for 2017-2018, and a further 2% pay ...
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ArticleCMS splits bonus payments and defers salary reviews for 3,500 staff
International law firm CMS is deferring bonus payments and annual salary reviews for 3,500 employees to remain financially secure during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation has made the decision to split partner bonuses in two: 50% will be paid in July 2020, while the remaining 50% will be paid in ...
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Supplier articleHelping employees stay motivated with Recognition
Finding motivation and staying focused can be difficult for employees not used to working from home. Even for those who are, the added anxieties associated with a pandemic, plus the pressure of keeping families occupied or having someone in the house on furlough can all create a distracting and disengaging ...