All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1421
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Article25% say work is bad for their physical or mental wellbeing
New research has revealed that one in four employees believe work is bad for their physical or mental wellbeing at 23% and 25% respectively, a decrease from 26% and 27% in 2020.According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)'s annual Good Work Index, job quality in the UK ...
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Supplier articleYour Guide to Employee Benefits (e-Book)
You’re giving your employees their birthday treats and bonuses – so why the need for more employee benefits? Employee benefits operate in a much smarter, interactive, and more nuanced way than your usual ad-hoc treats. They may include salary sacrifice schemes, retailer discounts, cashback on shopping, and easy access to ...
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ArticleLVMH Group launches financial aid fund
The Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey Group (LVMH) has introduced a fund to provide its workforce with emergency financial aid, as well as social and psychological support.The LVMH Heart Fund is a global assistance programme which was launched on 7 June and is available to the group’s 150,000 employees in more ...
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ArticleUK government plans to launch watchdog for employees’ rights
The UK government has announced that it plans to launch a new workers’ watchdog to protect the rights of UK employees.The responsibilities of the new single body will include tackling modern slavery, enforcing the minimum wage and protecting agency staff, which are currently spread across three different bodies.According to the ...
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OpinionTina Chander: How to use flexible working to combat employee burnout
Burnout - a state of complete exhaustion, physically, mentally and emotionally - is a matter that must be taken seriously. The World Health Organization officially recognises burnout as an issue for employees. Employee burnout is a workplace issue which employers have responsibility to resolve, not an issue for employees to ...
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AnalysisHow can flexible working hours address employee burnout?
Need to know:Communication is of high importance to find out what has and has not worked for employees in terms of flexible working.It is imperative to set clear expectations and principles of flexible working so that employees understand where the flexibility lies.It is just as important to provide training and ...
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Case StudiesSmarkets adopts hybrid work model to support employee wellbeing
Online betting exchange Smarkets, where users can buy and sell bets on sport and politics, employs 110 employees globally, with 81 based in London.The nature of the business lies in technology, with an ethos to 'put right what is wrong' in the betting industry by employing staff who want their ...
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Supplier articleDon’t miss this webinar: Supercharge Employee Engagement by Streamlining and Simplifying Technology
As we move towards a post-pandemic world, organisations with an engaged workforce will be better prepared to maximise new opportunities. HR leaders can accelerate this transition by ensuring employees feel connected, recognised and supported via seamless access to the tools they need to stay informed and feel ...
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ArticleGender pay gaps narrow for third consecutive year
Gender pay gaps at UK businesses have shrunk for the third year in a row, according to professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)’s analysis on 2020 to 2021 disclosures.However, with more than three-quarters of companies having delayed reporting their pay gaps until 5 October, in line with the extension granted by ...
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ArticleEmployee happiness drops 75% in two years
The happiness of workers has decreased by 75% since 2019, according to new findings from employee engagement consultancy Inpulse.The consultancy took data from 192 employee emotion surveys between 2019 and 2021, with 201,619 respondents taking part.It highlighted that anxiety had shot up by 78% for those who answered surveys exploring ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership introduces equal paid leave for parents
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a raft of new family-friendly benefits and policies to improve inclusion, including six months’ equal paid maternity and paternity leave.From the autumn, all employees who have been at the UK retailer for a year will be offered 26 weeks of paid leave when they have ...
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ArticleMint Property Finance launches employee wellbeing initiative
Mint Property Finance has launched a new initiative to promote health and wellbeing for employees at its Cheshire, UK headquarters.The scheme has been designed to support staff both mentally and physically following Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It includes flexible working, regular breakout sessions, access to mental health first aiders and a partnership ...
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Supplier articleThe Wealth at Work group secures new investment to support its continued growth
The Wealth at Workgroup has secured further investment from private equity house Aquiline Capital Partners to support its continued growth.*Established in 2005, the Wealth at Work group delivers financial wellbeing programmes and retirement services to hundreds of organisations across different industries. This includes working with large employers; such as BT, ...
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Supplier articleHow Xexec helped LV= to support their employees’ financial wellbeing (Case Study)
With more than 1,600 employees, LV= are one of the largest personal insurers in the UK. The LV= HR team wanted to ensure they implemented a discount scheme that provided continuous value to all of their employees. Their main priority was to assist employees in improving their financial wellbeing.Xexec, a ...
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Supplier articleCustomised Ecards and their Increasing Impact on Company Culture
Saying thank you for your hard work with an Ecard is the secret to creating an incredible company culture. Sending Ecards is a simple, cost-effective way to show appreciation to a team member. Ecards act as an eco-friendly and attractive way to incorporate perks at work. Research repeatedly shows simple ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 4 June – 10 June 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 June – 10 June 2021 were: EXCLUSIVE: Invesco completes launch of single technology benefits platformGeneral Electric faces industrial action over pension reformsTesco staff win equal pay battle in European CourtConfessions: Candid discovers the dark arts of commsHave employers placed wellbeing at ...
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ArticleEmployee benefits cut for more than one in five
New data has revealed that more than one in five UK employees have had their benefits cut partly or completely during the past 12 months.The study by salary advance start-up Borofree, which was conducted by Censuswide, looked at the benefits landscape and examined what now matters to the UK workforce.The ...
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ArticleBe the Big Cheese and get paid $10,000
Something for the weekend: Want to be the Next Big Cheese? Well here’s your chance. Snack maker Whisps is on the hunt for a cheese content officer.To apply for the job, all you have to do is send the Whisps team your "cheesiest joke" and give your considered opinion on ...
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ArticleHR managers see 5% pay boost in 2021
HR managers received the third highest pay rise for professionals this year, according to research from specialist recruiter Randstad.The study, which looked at the salaries of more than 9,000 UK workers, along with data from 700 placed jobs, revealed that HR managers were in the top five professions for wage ...
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ArticleLidl Northern Ireland offers employees paid leave for miscarriages
Lidl Northern Ireland has introduced a new policy to give employees three days of paid compassionate leave following an early pregnancy loss or miscarriage.According to the supermarket, the allowance is available to all staff, regardless of gender, and includes those using a surrogate mother.Additionally, Lidl has extended its compassionate leave ...