All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 152
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Supplier articleREDUCING STRESS BY INCREASING RECOGNITION
Stress is a hot topic, no matter the time of year, but with April dedicated to Stress Awareness, it’s good to keep the momentum going. With that in mind, be sure to download our Burnout Cheat Sheet, an incredibly helpful resource for HR professionals and employers. Not ...
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Case StudiesVinciWorks supports working parents with self-managed holiday policy
With around half its workforce made up of parents, e-learning organisation VinciWorks took the decision back in 2017 to offer employees the ability to self-manage their holiday policy, without having to formally book time off work.Josh Goodhardt, chief executive officer of VinciWorks, says: “The idea is that the more freedom ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support working carers through the school holidays?
Need to know:Employees are set to struggle with juggling work and childcare as the annual school summer holidays approach.Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support.Employers that can be seen to help will benefit from more productive and motivated ...
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Supplier articleThe benefits of salary sacrifice schemes.
We ask Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, what he thinks are the main benefits of salary sacrifice schemes.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, comments, “One way to save money is by paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary, so you pay less income tax and ...
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Poll: Have you introduced any new new benefits, or run events, for Mental Health Awareness Week?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Today Employee Benefits reported that law firm Hugh James added 13 accredited mental health first aiders to support its 660 members of staff across the UK. This was announced to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – ...
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ArticleUK group risk industry paid £2.21 billion in claims in 2022
The UK group risk industry paid out £2.21 billion in claims in 2022, equivalent to £6.05 million per day, according to data published by Group Risk Development (Grid). There were 261,631 interactions during 2022, with additional help and support services from group risk insurers, with 27% receiving access to counselling, ...
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ArticleAldi, BBC Studios and Huler named Inspiring Workplaces for EMEA
Supermarket Aldi, media business BBC Studios and software firm Huler have been listed in Inspiring Workplaces Group’s Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces for EMEA in 2023.The awards recognise employers which have created an inspiring workplace culture across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Entrants were assessed against six elements: culture ...
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Supplier articleBenefits of investing in employee engagement
Employee engagement strategies are rising up the employee retention agenda with good reason, says David McCormack, CEO of outsourced payroll solutions and worker benefits provider HIVE360.Employee engagement is essential for sustained success and affects customer satisfaction, productivity and sales levels, along with future planning capabilities.Employees’ low interest in work can ...
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ArticleHugh James increases number of mental health first aiders
Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.comLaw firm Hugh James has added 13 accredited mental health first aiders (MHFAs) to support its 660 members of staff across the UK.Announced to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), this takes the number of MHFA trained staff at Hugh James to ...
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ArticleRemote hires chief people officer
Remote, a firm that builds, manages and supports global distributed workforces, has recruited Barbara Matthews (pictured) as chief people officer.Like all Remote employees, Matthews will work from her chosen location, Dublin. She will report directly to co-founder and chief executive officer Job van der Voort.Matthews joined Remote from Stripe, where ...
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ArticleNatwest Group and Roadchef shortlisted for Best mental health strategy
Bank Natwest Group and motorway services business Roadchef have been named among the shortlisted employers for Best mental health strategy at this year’s Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award recognises employers that have made a concerted effort to address employee stress and mental ill-health in the workplace, have put measures in ...
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ArticlePrinciple Cleaning Services becomes majority employee owned
Principle Cleaning Services has transferred the majority of its shares to its 2,300 employees through the creation of an employee ownership trust (EOT).Founded in 1989 by executive chairman Douglas Cooke, the window cleaning business formed an EOT in order to secure its long-term future while creating an effective platform for ...
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ArticleEllisons Solicitors introduces wellbeing champions
East Anglian law firm Ellisons Solicitors has introduced designated wellbeing champions to support its more than 270 employees both at work and at home.As of this month, just under 20 wellbeing champions were introduced across its various departments and offices in Suffolk and Essex. Their responsibilities include promoting the firm’s ...
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ArticleOvo Energy and Pizza Express named Best Places to Work 2023
Energy supplier Ovo Energy, restaurant chain Pizza Express and water, waste and energy management firm Veolia have been ranked as some of the Best Places to Work in 2023.The Sunday Times list celebrates Britain's top employers and acknowledges the best workplaces for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, those with a disability, ...
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Supplier articleDouze Points! Bringing Eurovision Into the Workplace
Author - Alex Crump, Published May 2023Anticipation is building for the Eurovision finale on Saturday, and what better way to celebrate than enhancing inclusive culture at work?There are plenty of ways to increase culture at work, and Eurovision is here to help! By enforcing inclusive leadership in your workplace, your ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Why dying matters
This week (8-14 May) was Dying Matters Awareness Week. Part of Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign, the week was launched with the aim of encouraging people across the country to come together to speak about death, dying and grief in the workplace.According to research by Marie Curie, Respecting and supporting ...
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ArticleAberdeen leads UK as top HR job hotspot
Something for the weekend: In addition to being home to a record number of whiskey distilleries, the site of 10% of Britain's ancient stone circles, and providing great spots to watch for basking sharks and even dolphins, the Scottish city of Aberdeen has also emerged as the ideal base for ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 5 - 11 May 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 - 11 May 2023 were: Stella McCartney and Herbert Smith Freehills shortlisted for Best pensions strategyThomas Cook completes £900m pension buy-inPam Group launches enhanced reward packageAmazon runs Welcome Day for employees returning to Seattle officeQuarter of businesses have seen increase in ...
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ArticleBritish Airways and Cadent shortlisted for HR or benefits team of the year
Airline British Airways and gas distribution network Cadent are among those on the shortlist for HR or benefits team of the year at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Tusker, the award celebrates an in-house HR or benefits team that has worked to deliver benefits that meet the people and ...
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Supplier articleRishi Sunak’s humorous numeracy
nudge co-founder, Tim Perkins, shares his thoughts on Rishi Sunak’s plan to make all students in England study maths until age 18. In an effort to “improve our lives” and “strengthen the UK economy”, Rishi Sunak recently announced a plan for students to study maths until 18 ...