All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1374
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Article20% of staff forced to self-isolate receive no sick pay or wages from their employer
One-fifth (20%) of employees who are forced to self-isolate due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have received no extra sick pay or wages from their employer, according to a poll conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The research polled 2,231 people in England and Wales who were working, on furlough, ...
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Supplier articleHealthy food habits for employees to cultivate for 2021
At the beginning of January 2021 we sat down (remotely) with our resident nutritionist Gianluca Tognon, to talk about how to kick off the year with some inspiring ideas to help employees make healthy and informed food choices. You can watch the full webinar on our website ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: How an Ageing Workforce Will Affect Pay Strategy
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic coupled with today’s ageing population, means it’s more important than ever to devise innovative solutions that address today’s financial challenges.With employees working for longer, companies need to provide employees with salaries for extended amounts of time. This impacts stating salaries for businesses, as employers ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: How to tell when your employee benefits have stopped motivating your workforce
As an employer, you probably understand that you need employee benefits – with attractive benefits, your business can ensure our employees remain motivated, happy and appreciated. Not only this, but you are also likely to attract and retain top talent.However, as time progresses so do the needs of your employees. ...
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Supplier articleReady, set, refresh: Make 2021 the best employee experience yet
Set your people up for success with an Employee Engagement BundleChoose the engagement tools that make up your ideal Employee Engagement bundle and receive our Wellbeing Centre free of charge (for a limited time only!). Our digital, mobile-accessible employee engagement platform supports your goals to strengthen connection, visibility and morale ...
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Supplier articleLearning from the Latest HR Trends to Improve Your Business
The workplace is changing. And the HR trends we are seeing are not just a passing phase. They highlight the importance of an employee-focused strategy, and the benefits of embracing new technologies to support employee well-being and increase motivation, loyalty, and productivity.Prioritising employee health, improving diversity in the workforce, building ...
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Supplier articleDoes It Matter What Your Peers Think? The Value of Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Have you ever felt that your efforts at work were going unnoticed? Did it make you feel undervalued and affect your productivity and company loyalty?Peer-to-peer recognition is a useful yet often underutilised tool, which can greatly improve engagement, productivity, and retention of valued employees. It can also have a positive ...
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Article28% of staff say their mental health has declined due to Covid-19
Around one-quarter (28%) of employees say that their mental health has declined as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Wade Macdonald.The study, which was released this month (January) and surveyed 415 respondents, revealed that 44% of staff are finding working from home much harder – ...
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ArticleAsda reports 8.4% mean gender pay gap
Supermarket retailer Asda has reported a mean gender pay gap of 8.4% for average hourly pay as at April 2020.The organisation, which currently has more than 20,000 employees in the UK, reported its data in line with the government’s gender pay gap regulations.The reporting regulations require employers with 250 or ...
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ArticleAllen and Overy resets emergency paid leave days for staff
International law firm Allen and Overy is resetting its emergency paid leave policy to support employees affected by the latest Covid-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown measures.The organisation, which initially offered staff five days of paid emergency leave at the start of a 12-month rolling period, has reset the initiative so that employees ...
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SilverCloud
SilverCloud is a digital platform that provides fast and effective tools to help you better manage stress and be happier. The platform delivers anytime, anywhere access to interactive content, tools and videos making it easy for people to be more engaged in their health. Programmes are delivered as self-guided or ...
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AIG Life
Insurance organisations AIG Life has been providing its 450 with health and wellbeing support to ensure they feel connected to the business and manage their physical wellbeing during the pandemic.The organisation partnered with Tictrac to create an interactive activity which encouraged employees to participate in a three-week team step challenge. ...
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Case StudiesNationwide overhauls at-retirement support during Covid-19 pandemic
Nationwide Building Society offers a group personal pension, provided by Aviva, with around 14,000 members, and a defined benefit (DB) scheme with around 5,000 active members that will close to future accrual on 31 March 2021.Amanda Innes, pensions communications manager, employee pensions, at Nationwide, says: “We’ve worked closely with our ...
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AnalysisHow has the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic impacted at-retirement support?
Need to know:Baby boomers have been disproportionately hit by the pandemic and are keen to access retirement support.Holistic financial planning guidance, covering debt as well as savings and pensions, and offering practical help, can make a real difference to outcomes.At-retirement support is most effective when it is part of a ...
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OpinionTim Middleton: Employees need to make informed decisions about their retirement
Retirement plans for 2021 have changed for many due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. While some have decided to put their retirement on hold due to their savings taking a hit because of Covid-19, others are deciding to retire early after being discouraged about finding employment again when faced with ...
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ArticleGarmin introduces health and wellbeing app for 800 employees
Fitness technology organisation Garmin has introduced a health and wellbeing app for its 800 employees to support them through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation has partnered with Tictrac to give employees the chance to be more engaged and connected with their physical and mental health.From January 2021, employees will be ...
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ArticleTaylor Guitars becomes employee owned
Guitar manufacturer Taylor Guitars is now 100% employee-owned following the introduction of its employee stock ownership plan (Esop).More than 750 employees will be able to control shares within the business. Its new ownership structure will support the continued established leadership, enabling the organisation to remain independent and preserve culture.The news ...
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Article45% of employees do not feel supported by their employer
Under half (45%) of staff believe that their employer is not doing enough to support them, according to research by Tiger Recruitment.The organisation's Salary and Benefits Review 2021, which surveyed 2,126 employees in the UK, found that more than half (51%) of respondents believe their employer could have communicated their ...
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Supplier article8 can't-miss HR resources to kick off 2021
By Liana Moore-Butler, Marketing Associate2020 has been a tough year for all of us – as many businesses have struggled to communicate with employees, support their wellbeing and engage them to prevent burnout and turnover, we’ve been humbled to help you navigate these challenging times. As our gift to you, ...
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Supplier articleDownload our free eBook to help with your organisation’s mental health and wellbeing strategy
There has never been a more important time for employers to focus on mental health: it is one of the biggest topics of discussion in the workplace and the ways in which employees are supported can make a huge difference to their lives, their performance and the success of their ...