All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 176
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Article73% would leave role if they could not work from home
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of London office workers would leave their current job if the opportunity to work from home was taken away, according to research by Bloomberg Intelligence.The report was comprised of answers from 500 employees aged 18 to 65 working for businesses based in central London. It found that ...
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ArticleZurich UK enhances financial support package for employees
Insurance group Zurich UK has introduced a package of financial wellbeing support for its 5,000 UK employees, and has donated more than £2 million to charities and national and local partners selected by employees.In order to support employees during the cost-of-living crisis, this week Zurich introduced financial education, webinars, access ...
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ArticleCisco, Salesforce and Xero named UK's best workplaces for wellbeing
Image credit: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.comCommunications business Cisco, software organisation Salesforce, and accounting software provider Xero are among the employers listed as the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2023.Other businesses included on the list were insurance firm Admiral, enterprise management software business Edison365, and call and live chat provider ...
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ArticleTango Networks to pay £71,000 in unfair dismissal and age discrimination case
Business communications organisation Tango Networks has been ordered to pay £71,441.36 to a former employee, following a case concerning unfair dismissal and alleged age discrimination.The case, Mr M Jones v Tango Networks UK Ltd and P Hesketh, concerned a claimant originally employed as a channel account director in 2019. This ...
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Supplier articleHow The Gym Group leveraged recognising a deskless workforce to increase engagement scores by 14%
Discover how The Gym Group uses digital R&R and communications to boost employer branding and retention for a hard-to-reach demographic.The Gym Group breaks down barriers for all who want to start a gym membership by creating an affordable, contract-free gym that is open 24/7. They have 206 gyms across the ...
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OpinionYvonne Gallagher and Morag Ofili: Handling requests to work abroad
The way people want to work has changed drastically since the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. A period of forced hibernation showed even the greatest of sceptics that rather than being confined to office desks, it is possible to work from anywhere.However, despite employers encouraging in-office working, employees are demanding more flexibility ...
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ArticleAverage pay growth high but failing to keep pace with inflation
Growth in total pay, including bonuses, was 5.9% in the final quarter of 2022, while pay growth excluding bonuses was 6.7%, according to the latest labour market data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).For pay excluding bonuses, this was the highest growth rate seen outside of the Covid-19 pandemic.In ...
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ArticleNatWest acquires majority shareholding in savings fintech Cushon
Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation NatWest Group has acquired 85% shareholding in workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon, with the remaining 15% retained by Cushon management.NatWest made the move in order to offer commercial customers and their employees a suite of financial wellbeing products. It follows similar acquisitions by ...
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ArticleAbellio gives London bus drivers 18% pay rise
Transportation business Abellio has given 1,800 bus drivers in London a pay uplift of 18%, putting an end to long-running industrial action.The drivers, who are members of trade union Unite, voted to accept a pay increase which will see those with two or more years of service become eligible for ...
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Supplier articleHow to Have an Inclusive Valentine’s Day at Work
Valentine’s Day in the WorkplaceValentine’s Day is a globally recognised holiday that celebrates love and gratitude. We see the shops adorned with cuddly teddies, chocolate truffles and cheesy cards. But at its core, Valentine’s day is a great way to show appreciation for your loved ones. It's also a lovely ...
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Supplier articleCost of living: more employee wellbeing benefits revealed
As living costs continue to soar, the company behind one of the UKs most comprehensive B2B employee benefits solutions has expanded the financial, health and wellbeing support, services, resources and benefits, available on its customisable employee benefits app.HIVE360 has given its Engage app a major boost with a range of ...
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Supplier articleWhat is Social Value: Key trends and factors to consider in 2023
You might have noticed that it’s becoming more and more important for businesses to do good and to prove they’re doing good. This has led to lots of discussion around social value – and this is a trend that’s likely to continue throughout 2023 and beyond.So, if you’re still wondering ...
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Supplier articleGen Z to Baby Boomers: how financial stress affects generations differently
Many organisations are creating new programmes and policies to support their employees’ financial wellbeing. But how are different generations of employees coping amidst the cost of living crisis?And how can you ensure you help every employee, across every key life stage?In autumn 2022, Claro Wellbeing conducted a nationally-representative survey of ...
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Supplier articleNURTURE TALENT & SUPPORT APPRENTICES DURING THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS
The 5th to 12th of February is National Apprenticeships Week, and opportunity for employers, schools, and colleges to come together and engage with attendees seeking an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships have been part of the UK since Medieval times, and back then, they tended to start from the age ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks prevents burnout with refreshed mental wellbeing support
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks, which operates across London, the South East and East of England, avoids employee burnout and fatigue by carefully looking after staff and ensuring they stay safe working in challenging conditions and on shift rotas.The business, which employs 5,500 people, makes a point of being ready ...
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Case StudiesPhoebus Software offers comprehensive wellbeing benefits to prevent burnout
Banking technology solutions business Phoebus Software strives to prevent sickness and potential burnout through its enhanced health and wellbeing benefits offering.The business, which currently employs 132 members of staff, provides private medical insurance (PMI) and a wellbeing choice benefit of £350 per annum to support individual employees' wellbeing needs. The ...
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AnalysisHow can employers help staff avoid burnout while managing productivity?
Burnout symptoms include increased frustration and irritability, indifference towards work, being withdrawn and tearful, higher levels of absence, and less inclination to learn and develop.Having regular conversations about mental health with employees, understanding more about the reasons behind burnout, and highlighting what support is available, is key.A workforce with stronger ...
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Supplier articleHow to love your employees this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is, of course, the day of love. Although we very much believe in showing your employees love the whole year round, why not choose now to make a start and show your colleagues just how much you care. After all, they are the ones who are working hard ...
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ArticleMedian base pay rise expected for 2023 reaches 5%
The median base pay rise expectation among UK employers for 2023 is 5%, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The CIPD's quarterly 'Labour Market Outlook' reported that this was a record high since the survey began in 2012.In the public sector, the median base pay ...
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ArticleMP pay to rise by 2.9% in next financial year
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has confirmed a 2.9% pay increase for Members of Parliament (MPs) for the 2023-24 financial year.IPSA sets these pay levels independent of Parliament and government. In 2015, it decided to adjust their pay at the same rate as changes in public sector earnings published ...