All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1406
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid applies for her own job
It’s hard to tell exactly how well things are going for the company. One minute the executive Higher Beings are congratulating us on a fantastic, record-breaking quarter and the next they are shaking their heads and demanding budget cuts.I have a feeling I know where we are heading: another cull. ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 8 April – 14 April 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 April – 14 April 2021 were: EXCLUSIVE: Investigo supports staff wellbeing with core-office hours trialBarclays outlines policy to avoid burnout among junior bankersHow are employers honing their financial wellbeing schemes to help staff weather the pandemic? Home workers offered canine communications ...
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Supplier articleEmployee engagement in 2021: It’s no longer just about salary
In 2021, it is clear that UK businesses have and will continue to change internally. Employee engagement and love for their job could potentially be impacted negatively as a result.A study carried out by the University of Warwick found that increased happiness in the workplace led to a 12% jump ...
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ArticleUberall promotes Anja Popp to chief people officer
Uberall, the software firm that allows brands to better connect with consumers, has announced the promotion of Anja Popp as its new chief people officer.With Uberall growing by 30% during 2020, compared to 2019, Popp, whose former role was as the company’s VP, human resource, will be specifically charged with ...
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ArticleAwin's four-day working week sees positive impact on employee wellbeing
An ongoing trial of a four-day working week by affiliate marketing network, Awin, has been heralded as a major success after the firm posted substantially reduced absenteeism and a surge in applications from prospective employees.The firm trialed the new working hours in January to see if a reduced working week ...
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ArticleSurrey Fire and Rescue Service rolls out wellbeing app for staff
Surrey Fire and Rescue Services has announced the roll out of a wellbeing and fitness app for staff which is specifically aimed at supporting those who are working remotely from their colleagues and helps them reduce stress.The fire service began rolling out the ClassPass app in March, which gives members ...
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ArticlePension scheme members want more retirement decision help
Aon’s 2021 Member Options Survey, published today, has revealed that there continues to be a clear trend for schemes to provide members with more support for their retirement decisions.The survey, which asked for views of 316 pension schemes, revealed a new trend that 10% of schemes now provide members with ...
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Supplier articleDo you value your employees?
The most important asset for all employers should be the people that work in the business, their skills, and the experience they bring to the tasks that they engaged with. Long term business success is achieved through how a company connects with its people and their skills, ...
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Supplier articleeBook: How Checkatrade Reached 97% Engagement with its One-Stop-Shop Employee Engagement Platform
Checkatrade, a leading online trade directory with 440 employees, began its engagement journey with Reward Gateway in 2015. Whilst the company originally focussed on boosting employee engagement and motivation, the COVID-19 pandemic presented new challenges and Checkatrade looked to further refine its engagement strategy.Following big changes to the business, Checkatrade ...
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Supplier articleHow not to be a micromanager
A micromanager can be described as a manager who gives excessive supervision to employees. Rather than telling an employee what task needs to be accomplished and when a micromanager will watch the employee's actions closely and provide frequent criticism of the employee’s work and processes. This consequently can lead to ...
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ArticleCity of London appoints Ruth Bailey
The City of London has announced a swathe of new appointments this week, including Ruth Bailey, who has been appointed as executive director, human resources.Bailey is currently people, capability, and change director for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government where she is also head of profession for a ...
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ArticleCall for Manchester and London mayors to ban 'fire and rehire' practices
The union Unite is calling on the mayors of London and Greater Manchester to outlaw 'fire and rehire' practices on bus services.The call was delivered to the offices of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan last week (15 April).The move comes in the same ...
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Article45% of remote workers want a four-day week
New research by Instant Offices has revealed the mental health impact of working remotely and the perks employees are demanding to alleviate it; with flexible hours and a shorter working week coming out top.According to the data, nearly two-thirds (59%) of respondents said they wanted flexible hours to help them ...
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ArticleFacebook moots pay cut to work from home
Facebook has said staff can continue working from home after restrictions ease and offices open; but the price they may have to pay for this is reduced salary.In a statement, Brynn Harrington, Facebook’s vice president of people growth, said that workers have been “really thriving,” and those who prefer to ...
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ArticleEntain launches sharesave scheme to 22,500 staff
Global sports betting and entertainment group, Entain, which owns the Ladbrokes and Coral chains in the UK, has launched a group-wide employee share ownership plan.The sharesave plan gives all of its 22,500 employees globally a potential stake, and return on any profits made, in the business.Under the terms of the ...
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Case StudiesWells Fargo adapts global health support through pandemic
With more than a quarter of a million employees across 27 different countries outside the US, looking after their health and wellbeing is a key priority for Wells Fargo. Although it had run a variety of health-related initiatives in the past, these hadn’t always maintained employee engagement. To address this, ...
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OpinionSally Wilson: Global workforces are facing similar health and wellbeing issues
Amid a constant news feed about the differential impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) on individual countries it is easy to forget areas of commonality: regardless of geographical location, the issues facing employees are similar. The ‘work at home if you can’ message has been heeded by much of the developed world ...
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AnalysisHas the pandemic affected health and wellbeing priorities around the globe?
Need to know:Cultural differences, varying health risks and legislation drive employers’ health and wellbeing priorities around the world.The biggest differences in provision are in mental health, with the US and Western Europe most advanced in the support they offer employees.The pandemic has accelerated the provision of health and wellbeing support ...
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Supplier articleWebinar: Build for the future by supporting and connecting with 100% of your frontline, WFH and hybrid workforces
How can you set your business and people up for success as we forge ahead in 2021? How can you be sure you are positively impacting every single employee each day? These are questions many HR and business leaders are asking themselves as they prepare to take ...
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ArticleWellbeing a "permanent shift" in benefits provision
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has brought about a permanent shift in benefits provision towards mental health and wellbeing, according to new research by Towers Willis Watson.Data from the global advisory company's Emerging trends in health care delivery report, published today (20 April), found 87% of employers now say they are ‘concerned’ about ...