All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 184
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ArticleForbes promotes Ali Intres to chief human resources officer
Global media business Forbes has promoted Ali Intres (pictured) to the position of chief human resources officer, reporting to chief executive officer Mike Federle.Intres will lead the firm’s HR organisation globally, encompassing recruitment, training and development, benefits administration, HR systems, culture and inclusion, and more.She joined Forbes as senior vice ...
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Supplier articleFrom loud quitting to quiet quitting: how to help your employees achieve a work-life balance
In 2022 everyone was talking about “quiet quitting” which was the latest work-related phenomenon that described the moment when workers avoided doing the above and beyond. Rather, workers were just doing enough work to keep on top, then closing their laptop and muting Slack to later post about their day ...
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Supplier articleTop tips to help new parents stay in control of their finances
Expecting a baby and planning maternity or parental leave is an exciting time, but it is also important to consider the financial impact that a new arrival can bring. As the cost of living crisis continues, it is now more important than ever that new parents understand how their finances ...
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Supplier articleWhat to do when you can't afford to raise salaries
As we enter into the new year, companies across the country may be considering new ways to support their staff.Financial pressures have impacted both individuals and businesses over the past year as we all try to cope with rising prices - from energy to food to fuel.As a result of ...
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Case StudiesSiemens encourages young staff to start building up pension contributions
Global technology organisation Siemens, which employs approximately 7,000 employes in the UK, believes it is important for its younger employees to understand that pension saving is most effective when they start early on. This gives them more time to build up contributions and investment returns, and make the most of ...
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AnalysisHow to design pension communications to engage younger workers
One effective way in which employers can help drive employee engagement with pensions is by ensuring ease of access, so they can engage more easily and more regularly.Different age groups will ultimately respond to information in different ways, so employers should consider using different methods of communication according to employees' ...
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Supplier articlePhrasee boost employee physical activity by 2.7x with new wellbeing platform
After one month of using the new wellbeing app Myles Wellbeing, physical activity levels have improved by 2.7x for Phrasee. This means that Phrasee are now impressively 176% more active.Myles Wellbeing is an inclusive app for employers who want to support their employees with leading healthy lives and reward them ...
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ArticleEStar launches enhanced benefits package for 2023
Mercedes-Benz truck and van franchise partner EStar has launched a range of new rewards and benefits for its more than 300 employees, including increased maternity pay.The business, located in North West England and North Wales, brought in three months of full pay and two months of half pay to its ...
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ArticleUS employee leave requests increased by up to 40% in 2022
Employee leave requests increased by between 21% and 40% in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to research by AbsenceSoft.The 2023 Employee leave of absence forecast survey surveyed 600 US corporate and HR leaders with responsibility for the employee experience, HR policies, and HR technology purchase decisions.Respondents said that ...
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ArticleAldi raises warehouse staff pay
Supermarket chain Aldi has has increased pay for its approximately 7,000 UK warehouse staff, effective from 1 February.Employees at Aldi's 11 regional distribution centres across Britain, mostly comprising hourly-paid warehouse selectors, have been put on a minimum rate of £13.18 an hour, an increase from £11.48, which was set in ...
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Supplier articleRE-ENGAGING THE DISENGAGED EMPLOYEE
An unengaged employee may never have felt loyalty to a business, doing their job and nothing more. A disengaged employee was once engaged with and passionate about their role and employer. The Impact of Disengagement on the Business The disengaged employee may still perform their role, but ...
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RE-ENGAGING THE DISENGAGED EMPLOYEE
An unengaged employee may never have felt loyalty to a business, doing their job and nothing more. A disengaged employee was once engaged with and passionate about their role and employer.The Impact of Disengagement on the BusinessThe disengaged employee may still perform their role, but the engaged employee will strive ...
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OpinionJoanne Frew: The impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The political landscape has been incredibly unsettled, with three prime ministers in the space of two months. With Rishi Sunak now appointed and warning that the UK faces a profound economic challenge, it will be interesting to see what impact the new government may have on the labour market.All European ...
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RE-ENGAGING THE DISENGAGED EMPLOYEE
An unengaged employee may never have felt loyalty to a business, doing their job and nothing more. A disengaged employee was once engaged with and passionate about their role and employer.The Impact of Disengagement on the BusinessThe disengaged employee may still perform their role, but the engaged employee will strive ...
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Supplier articleWhat is the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s ability to save for retirement?
Since the pandemic, people have been faced with a multitude of challenges impacting their finances and none more so than the cost of living crisis. Recently, the pressures on household income has raised concerns that members will look at their pension contributions as a way of cutting back on their ...
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Supplier articleHelping employees navigate through the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis deepens, the squeeze on household income is set to continue for some time, impacting the financial wellbeing of employees.Although it can be daunting, it is crucial for employees to face financial issues head on and find the most effective route to get on top ...
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ArticleTotal pay growth hits strongest rate since before pandemic
Growth in average total pay, including bonuses and regular pay but excluding bonuses, from September to November 2022 was 6.4%, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.This was the strongest growth rate seen since before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.In September to November 2022, adjusted for inflation growth ...
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Supplier articleTaking control of your finances in 2023
With increasing costs continually putting pressure on household finances, 2023 is set to be a financially challenging year for many. It’s therefore now more important than ever to support employees to take control of their finances to successfully navigate the cost-of-living crisis.To help, WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing ...
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ArticlePepsiCo and Pfizer named Top UK Employers 2023
Image credit: 8ED8 / Shutterstock.comFood and drink manufacturer PepsiCo UK and pharmaceutical firm Pfizer UK have made the Top UK Employers list for 2023.The Top Employers Institute compiled the list by reviewing HR policies and people practices across organisations around the world, including 99 UK organisations.In order to achieve certification, ...
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ArticleBusy Bees Nurseries enhances family leave benefits
Early years childcare provider Busy Bees Nurseries has introduced enhanced family leave benefits for its more than 9,000 employees located across the UK as of this month.These benefits include enhanced maternity and adoption pay, shared parental leave and paid paternity leave for new fathers. All eligible employees on maternity or ...