All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1464
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Article68% of employers saw staff wellbeing decline
Two-thirds (68%) of UK and Irish organisations found that employee wellbeing deteriorated over the course of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to new research.Global technology and business solutions provider NTT conducted 1,146 interviews with respondents from across 23 countries for its 2021 edition of the Global workplace report, which explored ...
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Case StudiesInfographic: Benefits communication in numbers
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Case StudiesCarShop reaches employees with multichannel communication approach
CarShop, the UK’s largest omnichannel retailer of used cars, employs 1,600 colleagues across 15 different store locations in England and Wales. As well as a competitive salary, it offers discounts on cars and services, discounts on high street stores, enhanced annual leave, good maternity and paternity pay, a company car ...
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AnalysisTop tips for avoiding the miscommunication of employee benefits
Need to know:A targeted, personalised approach to communication is the key to boosting take up of employee benefits.Sharing benefits communication across multiple channels, including email, messaging platforms and social media will help to reach as many employees as possible.Repeating benefits communications regularly throughout the year will keep them front of ...
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Supplier article4 Simple Ways To Improve Employee Motivation & Engagement
A common problem facing all employers is how to create a motivated and engaged workforce, and not only that, once you have created it, how do you maintain it? It is a well-known fact that a workforce that has fully bought-in to their career and the organisation they work for ...
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ArticlePepsico promotes Charline Berry to CHRO
Pepsico, the business behind food and drink brands Pepsi Max, Walkers and Doritos, has promoted Charline Berry to chief human resources officer (CHRO) for its Europe operations as of this week.Berry, who was previously vice president of HR Europe functions at the organisation and focused on building new capabilities and ...
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ArticleOne in 10 staff use free time to care for family
Working from home could release an average of two hours a day for employees, with one in 10 using the extra time to care for family members, according to new research.A study by Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research calculated the potential cost savings ...
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ArticleCompass Group launches electric company car policy
Food service provider Compass Group UK and Ireland has introduced an 100% electric car initiative for all new fleet and company car drivers.Following the organisation’s commitment to reach climate net zero by 2030, this move will ensure workers have the opportunity to order an electric vehicle (EV) by the end ...
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Article86% of remote staff have better work-life balance
New research has revealed that four-fifths (86%) of employees felt they had a better work-life balance when working from home.A new European study by global workplace creation service Unispace combined the results of a survey of 3,000 office workers, 2,750 employers in leadership roles at organisations, with global senior leaders ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of the Technology Scheme
A Digital Trends Consumer survey by Deloitte in 2020 produced some interesting insights about how our use of technology has changed in recent times – largely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.They found that:About 40 per cent of respondents did more online shopping during lockdown14 per cent had more remote (phone ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of the Technology Scheme
A Digital Trends Consumer survey by Deloitte in 2020 produced some interesting insights about how our use of technology has changed in recent times – largely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.They found that:About 40 per cent of respondents did more online shopping during lockdown14 per cent had more remote (phone ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 5 November – 11 November 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 November – 11 November 2021 were: Charlton Morris launches four-day weekHow can employers address presenteeism and leavism in the workplace? Glen Dimplex UK staff to strike in living wage disputeTetley recruits graduate buyers to taste tea62% of staff said employers took ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid attends a trustee meeting
If there is one thing guaranteed to put me on a downer, it is going to the quarterly trustee meeting. I was flattered when Big Bad Boss first sent me in his place. The consultants we use for our defined benefit (DB) plan hold the trustee meetings at the Shard, ...
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ArticleWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2021?
The winners of the 19th annual Employee Benefits Awards will be unveiled today (Friday 12 November 2021), as it returns to an in-person ceremony following the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The Employee Benefits Awards 2021 is the go-to annual event of the year for those working in the rewards, benefits and HR ...
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ArticleTrain delays: time to reassess staff travel benefits?
Something for the weekend: Have you even been standing on a train station platform looking in despair at the departures board that shows yet another late service, wondering why this has happened to you yet again? Rest assured that you are not the only one, particularly if you live or ...
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Article50% of staff would give up more salary for benefits
New data has revealed that one in two workers admitted that they would sacrifice more of their basic salary to get a personalised employee benefits package.Research from MetLife’s Re:me report found 65% rank higher pay as the most important part of a role, followed by job security (62%), and two ...
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ArticleWee Blue Coo becomes employee owned
Print and design firm Wee Blue Coo based in Edinburgh, UK has become an employee owned business to reward employees following their hard work during the global Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Owners Bob and Joelle Fitzpatrick started the business 15 years ago and employ 30 members of staff, some of whom have ...
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Supplier articleAn effective way to improve workplace happiness: Dogs
People who are happier at work enjoy life more, have better health, stronger relationships and improved sense of purpose. Furthermore, happy employees are more committed and driven to work whilst encouraged to look at the bigger picture (DeSteno, 2018). This has a positive impact on the organisation as employees are ...
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Supplier articleHealthy Environment: Consider Your Desk An Extension Of Your Body.
In light of back-care awareness and eye-injury prevention month, exploring the benefits of a healthy environment at work seems fitting. With nearly eight million days of work lost to back pain alone, we must become more aware of our desk environment.The following article will show how your work setup significantly ...
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Supplier articleClient Success Story: Xexec and Cognizant
Cognizant helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. They give organisations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands to be ahead of a fast-changing world.Cognizant was looking for an employee discount solution that could help their associates and their families ...