All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1347
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Supplier articleCustomer loyalty Schemes in a new world: What Covid-19 has taught us
So far, 2020 has been one of the toughest years in memory for retailers and businesses who rely on consistent consumer interaction and sales. The reason, obviously, is due to the global Coronavirus pandemic that has impacted all our lives. It has changed the way we live, work and socialise ...
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Understanding and Flexibility - Getting Employee Benefits right for your business
Over the last couple of decades Employee Benefits has become a standard offering to virtually all businesses both large and small. Salary apart, understanding the benefits and “perks” companies offer is now one of the first questions asked of a potential employer during the recruitment process – and if these ...
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ArticleBritish Broadcasting Corporation reports mean gender pay gap of 6.3%
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reported a mean gender pay gap of 6.3% for average hourly pay as at April 2020.The organisation, which currently has over 20,000 employees, reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations.The reporting regulations require organisations with ...
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ArticleSmiths completes £142 million bulk annuity buy-in transaction
Technology engineering organisation Smiths has completed a £142 million pension buy-in transaction with Aviva and under TI Group Pension Scheme.The buy-in arrangement will insure the defined benefit (DB) pension liabilities of 1,224 members of the TI Group Pension Scheme, removing their investment and the long-term risks. Under the new transaction, ...
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ArticleLidl introduces fitness programme for 25,000 employees
Supermarket chain Lidl has introduced a fitness and wellbeing programme for its 25,000 UK employees.Through the scheme, which is provided by Gympass, all employees across its 800 stores and 13 regional distribution centres are able to access 2,000 gym facilities across the UK, as well as online classes and personal ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: The Power of a Strong Benefits Platform
The employment landscape is constantly evolving. Now, more multi-generational workforces work in the same workplace, which means the delivery of employee benefits is becoming more crucial than ever.In today’s digital age, information is quickly shared. Due to this, employees are expecting better work conditions and a greater focus on ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Simplifying Employee Benefits Delivery
2020 and the coronavirus pandemic has revolutionised the modern UK workforce. Now more than ever, it’s important for employers of all businesses to be able to access simple benefit tools that deliver employee benefits in the workplace easily and effectively.With the UK now in recession too, salaries are remaining largely ...
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Supplier articleGympass partners with Lidl GB to encourage health and wellness among staff
Gympass, leader in corporate wellness, has partnered with Lidl GB, one of Britain’s leading discount retailers, to encourage each member of its 25,000-strong workforce into fitness and wellbeing.The Lidl workforce is spread across over 800 stores and 13 regional distribution centres managed by its head office in Wimbledon, South West ...
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ArticleExclusive: 27% of staff working remotely are evaluating their career options
Over a quarter (27%) of employees who are working from home during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) are reconsidering their career options due how their organisation has dealt with the pandemic, according to research by Canada Life.The survey of 624 working adults in the UK, published 28 September 2020, also found that ...
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ArticleHeineken reports 9% mean gender pay gap
Brewing business Heineken has reported a mean gender pay gap of 9% for average hourly pay as at April 2019The organisation, which currently has 2,400 employees, reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations.The reporting regulations require organisations with 499 or more ...
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ArticleGreene King gives 38,000 employees early access to pay
Pub retailer Greene King is giving its 38,000 employees instant access to their pay to support their financial wellbeing during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation, which has partnered with income streaming platform Wagestream, has seen over half of its employees (52%) sign up for the service since it launched on ...
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Supplier articleWhat the new UK Government guidelines mean for businesses that want to reopen their workplaces
The Government’s change in advice on returning to work comes just 3 weeks after the national push for employees to return to the office. These new guidelines, for many employers and employees alike, is tremendously disappointing. Although some businesses have decided to work from home indefinitely, for ...
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Festive celebrations can recognise employees for their hard work and value
Among those employers that responded to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD’s) 2018 Reward management survey, published in November 2018, 64% organised a Christmas office party or lunch for some or all staff, something that tends to be more widespread in the private sectors, and among small and ...
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AnalysisWhat will festive incentives look like in 2020?
Need to know:Employers are taking a hestitant appraoch to festive incentives this year in light of the challenges that organisations have been faced with.However, employers have placed more importance on employee recognition throughout the year, and many will continue to do so during the festive season.Christmas parties may be put ...
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Case StudiesKindred Group adapts end-of-year benefits for remote workforce
As is the case with many organisation, the Kindred Group is still at the planning stage with its end-of-year celebrations and festivities.In previous years, the gambling operator has held large Christmas parties for its 400 UK employees, but with government restrictions placed on large gatherings due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 86% of employers feel responsible for staff work-life balance
For the 15th consecutive year, the majority (86%) of respondents believe they have a duty of care to encourage employees to achieve a sensible work-life balance, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits Healthcare research 2020, which surveyed 200 HR decision-makers, found that this was followed by ensuring employees ...
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ArticleSwiss government increases paid paternity leave to 10 days
The Swiss government has approved new paternity legislation, providing fathers of newly born babies with 10 days paid leave.From 2021, the new legislation will allow biological fathers to take the enhanced leave at any point during the first six months following the birth of their child, a rise of nine ...
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ArticleZurich UK sees 70% of dads use paternity leave benefit
Insurance organisation Zurich UK has seen almost three-quarters (70%) of its employees who have become new fathers take advantage of its paternity benefit since it launched in December 2019.Through conducting a survey with OnePoll, involving 1,000 employees, the organisation also found that over three-quarters (78%) of the organisation's new fathers ...
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Supplier article5 reasons why employee discounts make a difference to your employees
Many businesses may shy away from offering any type of employee discounts package to their employees, for the most part, they are afraid the costs spent won't justify the investment at hand. But it is critical to note that employee discounts and benefits are so much more than just "perks" ...
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Employee Benefits Reset Online Series: 5-16 October 2020
Employee Benefits Reset is the first edition of the online series. HR, reward and benefits professionals can come together to discover how to reset reward and benefits strategies moving forward in the new normal.Taking place across two weeks, the series will cover an array of timely topics, allowing you to ...