All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1308
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Supplier articleGoing above and Beyond during Corona Virus; Ashley Lodge Care Home May 2020
Going above and beyond for residents and their familiesLike many care homes across the country, it’s been a tough few weeks for Ashley Lodge, who care for residents with a range of needs including residential, nursing and dementia. But with great leadership and a dedicated team, they have adapted to ...
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Supplier articleBehind the curtain: A look into Reward Gateway’s products
Every day, our 400+ RGers around the world are busy making the world a better place to work. And even though a lot has changed in the past few months, our dedication to creating world-class products and bringing our client experience to life through tireless innovation is here to stay. ...
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OpinionAmy Davies and James Edmonds: Should the burden of pensions move to the employee?
Employers in Australia make significantly larger contributions to their employees’ pensions than their UK counterparts. Thanks to the Superannuation Guarantee, Australian employers pay 9.5% of an employee’s earnings to their pension pot. In contrast, the minimum contribution rate for UK employers under the automatic-enrolment regime is just 3% for eligible ...
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Supplier articleKindness And Empathy
There was a time when happiness was considered a “fluffy” subject not worthy of the attention from academic fields. However, with more people currently suffering from mental health issues than ever before, understanding what factors contribute to emotional well-being has become a top priority for some of the top establishments ...
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ArticleEnergy Assets launches health and wellbeing programme for 802 staff
Independent metering and utility network construction organisation Energy Assets has launched a health and wellbeing programme for its 802 UK employees.The programme will provide mental and physical wellbeing support to help employees adapt to living through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Launching to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Energy Assets wants ...
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ArticleHarbour Healthcare gives 1,500 employees early access to pay
Care home business Harbour Healthcare will give 1,500 employees early access to their pay during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The business that owns and runs 17 homes in Cheshire, Devon, Merseyside and Staffordshire, has partnered with income streaming platform Wagestream to ensure that its employees have access to their pay early ...
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Article51% of employees want more employer-led mental health support
Just over half (51%) of employees believe their employers should be offering more to support employee mental health, according to research by Secondsight.Its survey of 530 employees also found that 75% of respondents' organisations do offer some form of mental health support.Just under half (48%) of respondents, aged between 35 ...
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Supplier articleEmployee benefit trends during and after Covid-19
Looking at the impact Covid-19 has had on consumer trends and employee wellbeing, it’s easy to forget the less-visible impact it has had on other areas of HR and the workplace. One place we have seen consistent – and at times surprising – changes in is employee benefits. Today, let’s ...
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Supplier articleFREE Employer’s guide to helping colleagues cope with the Covid-19 crisis
With working-from-home set to continue for the foreseeable future, Gympass has assembled an eBook guide for employers to help them manage their employees’ responses to working within the confines of Covid-19 restrictions.The free eBook is packed with helpful measures including: How to Work Productively at Home How to Cope with ...
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Supplier articleMental Health Awareness Week: Supporting Employees’ Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Week is upon us and this year’s theme is kindness. During uncertain and challenging times, such as the global pandemic we’re currently facing, mental health and wellbeing requires greater focus and attention. Employees are having to navigate some difficult situations, which may have a negative effect on ...
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OpinionJoanna Sharples: Why responsible investment could be the pensions engagement message members need
Assets held by UK defined contribution (DC) pension schemes are expected to increase substantially over the next decade. That vast sum of money will support the retirements of millions of UK employees over the next 30 years and beyond.Over the last few months, stock markets around the world have suffered ...
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Case StudiesParcelforce Worldwide supports employee mental health through multiple channels
Part of Royal Mail Group, Parcelforce Worldwide’s employees are designated essential workers and for them, the period of lockdown due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, has been business as usual. The organisation practices social distancing on its sites and has one person per cab on collections and deliveries. During this ...
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Communication and support: Mental health in numbers
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AnalysisHow group risk benefits can support good mental health
Need to know:Group income protection plans may include employee assistance programmes (EAPs), digital GP services and other mental health support at no extra cost to premiums.Employers should familiarise themselves with, and communicate effectively, the add-on benefits a group risk plan may offer.Employers need to re-communicate any mental health support services ...
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ArticleHallam launches mental health first aiders programme
Digital marketing agency Hallam is appointing four mental health first aiders to promote good mental health across its organisation.After conducting a survey of its 64 employees, Hallam found that 15% of its staff are currently struggling with mental health issues due to the pressures of working at home during the ...
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ArticleFinance Bill introducing deferred IR35 reforms passes second reading
The Finance Bill 2020, which will defer the date off-payroll working changes (IR35) will come into effect to 6 April 2021, has passed its second reading in Parliament.The reforms were originally due to take effect on 6 April 2020 but were deferred by one year due to the impact of ...
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ArticleLevi Strauss and Co introduces paid sick leave for part-time US store employees
American clothing organisation Levi Strauss and Co had introduced paid sick leave for part-time store employees in the United States (US).This benefit, which was previously only available to full-time employees, will continue to be available to part-time employees when the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic subsides, with staff able to access this ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits and Mental Health Awareness Week: Managing Workplace Stress and Anxiety
The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has caused the world of work to change, with individuals and businesses having to adapt to a new ‘normal’.The uncertainty created can lead to stress and anxiety, with individuals across the country worrying about how they will pay their bills or provide for their ...
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ArticleOlivia's seeks to recruit a comfort connoisseur to review luxury beds
Something for the weekend: Homeware and furniture retailer Olivia's is hiring a comfort connoisseur to get paid to lie in bed.The successful applicant will have the opportunity to get cosy, sleeping in its luxury beds and daybeds, feeding back on their overall experience, scoring every bed based on comfort, size, ...
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Supplier articleWhat does global wellbeing look like?
In the same way that there is no single benefits solution to fit your entire global workforce, there is no one interpretation of what wellbeing is. One of the more common ways that employers divide their wellbeing approaches and strategies is to segment health wellbeing from financial wellbeing. Of course, ...