All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1388
-
ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Standard Chartered Bank to discuss how reward should be redefined post-Covid
Susan Tew, global diversity manager at Standard Chartered Bank, will explore the changing face of reward in light of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic at the Employee Benefits Insights 2021 event.Employers will learn how extreme challenges can drive a redefinition of the way businesses work, and how to achieve positive employee-endorsed ...
-
ArticleClifford Devlin launches employee ownership trust
Demolition firm Clifford Devlin has announced it has become employee owned, after 100% of company shares were transferred into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).The interests of the London-based business, run by the second generation of founders, will now be looked after by the EOT.The company, which celebrates its 60th anniversary ...
-
ArticlePay increases hit by falling employer confidence
Data published by XpertHR today (18 February) has found average pay increases are struggling, with pay freezes the more likely outcome facing many employees.The analysis of data for the three months to end of January revealed the median basic pay award was just 1%, while pay freezes accounted for a ...
-
ArticleDebt default fuels growth in international pensions
Sovereign country debt defaults plus a desire by employers to improve the benefits packages of expats and foreign workers on local contracts has seen a huge rise in international pensions, according to a new report.Willis Towers Watson’s International pension plan survey reported a 6% rise in the number of International ...
-
ArticleKavitha’s keynote: The value of employer support and trust
Mental wellbeing has been an issue that has been climbing higher up the agenda at many organisations for a long time, and its ascent has only accelerated during this pandemic. Therefore, findings from Incomes Data Research earlier this week that revealed almost all (98%) employers had taken specific steps to ...
-
ArticleOYO Hotels appoints Juan Greuter as senior HR business partner
Franchise hotel group OYO Hotels has appointed Juan Greuter as its senior HR business partner.Greuter, who brings more than 17 years’ of experience in working HR, has a remit to drive OYO’s people strategy in line with the company’s stated values of respect, trust, resilience and action-orientation.He joins OYO UK ...
-
ArticleEXCLUSIVE: TSB to discuss the secrets behind building resilient teams
Sarah McPake, head of talent, insights and inclusion at TSB, will discuss how to build resilient teams at the Employee Benefits Insights 2021 event.Employers will hear why mental health is “firmly a business issue rather than an HR led initiative”, during the session, which is being held on Tuesday ...
-
Article
10 Random Ways To Pay It Forward COVID-19
Many of us are struggling to adjust to the ‘new normal’ during these challenging times. We must remember to be kind to ourselves and others, research shows that helping others is good for our mental health, reduces stress and improves our overall wellbeing.It is vital to remember that kindness breeds ...
-
ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 February - 17 February 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 February - 17 February 2021 were: British Gas workers strike over changes to pay and conditionsGovernment waives IR35 penalties for 12 monthsLandmark Pension Schemes Bill receives Royal AssentMajority of employers support the mental health of working parentsHow can benefits technology be ...
-
ArticleHerbal Dynamics Beauty to pay product tester £1k
Something for the weekend: We’re often told to love the skin we’re in but now one company, Herbal Dynamics Beauty, is offering a beauty addict the chance to earn £1,000 at the same time by testing out products.The independent personal care brand is looking for a product quality executive who ...
-
Supplier article30 ways to repurpose your office budget by cutting costs during COVID-19
By Chloe Thompson, Head of Content Strategy at Reward GatewayTo bring the business case for investing in an offering like an employee engagement platform or other initiatives to your own CFO, it’s important to put pencil to paper and crunch those numbers. By proving the cost savings within the pandemic, ...
-
ArticleHybrid working prompts flexibility demands
Hybrid working is here to stay, according to Robert Half’s Demand for skilled talent report – and it is causing staff to demand more flexibility-related benefits.According to the research, which was co-produced by labour analytics firm Burning Glass Technologies, 63% of professionals admitted their job was perfectly doable at home. ...
-
Supplier article3 key considerations for the future of remote working
Since remote working became a necessity for many due to COVID-19 restrictions, companies and their employees have felt both the benefits and the drawbacks.When planning for the future, HR and managers will no doubt take all of these experiences into account.You may have already got feedback from your employees towards ...
-
ArticleAmazon accused of breaking employment terms
Amazon is accused of cancelling workers shifts at the last minute and leaving agency workers with no guarantee of pay for 20 hours’ work per week – both of which breach the organisation's own employment policies.The practice has been called out by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, which has claimed ...
-
Supplier articleWEALTH at work launch the Financial Healthcheck to help employees achieve their financial goals
In recognition of the demand on employers to support employees during the pandemic and beyond, WEALTH at work have launched a new online platform called the ‘Financial Healthcheck’.The platform will help employees build their knowledge on a range of financial matters throughout their career and will cover topics such as ...
-
ArticleUber loses 'workers’ case
The Supreme Court has announced today (19 February) that drivers operating for taxi-hailing company Uber can indeed be legally defined as workers - with all the employment rights this accords them.The longstanding court battle, which was first launched in the UK in 2016, could now have a significant impact on ...
-
Supplier articleProtecting the financial wellbeing of employees during the pandemic and beyond
At times like these – when many households are surviving on a reduced income due to a reduction in salary or redundancy -– the need to protect employee financial wellbeing has never been more important.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments; “Learning how to manage on a reduced income is ...
-
Article
EXCLUSIVE: Birds Eye to discuss how to connect with employees during difficult times
XXX AWAITING IMAGE XXXSam Buckingham, HR director at Birds Eye will reveal how organisations can effectively communicate with their employees in light of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic at the Employee Benefits Insights 2021 event.The talk, one of a number being hosted as part of the EB online series, will be ...
-
Supplier articleWhy Group Income Protection remains important
Looking after the health and wellbeing of your employees has long been the most essential element in an effective employee benefits programme. Early intervention services can help in just that.Many employers provide Group Income Protection policies for their employees to ensure they continue to receive a regular income if they ...
-
Supplier articleHow to ensure longevity as a new business
The statistics are scary. In 2019, a study found that half of SMEs close within three years, with a predication that 75% of businesses wouldn’t last until 2024.Now, following the coronavirus pandemic, these statistics are even worse. In the current environment, we ask the question: What is it that makes ...