All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 206
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Case StudiesSir Robert McAlpine motivates staff with total reward approach
With construction sector vacancies currently running at a 20-year high, construction and civil engineering business Sir Robert McAlpine is all too keenly aware of the importance of getting the balance right when it comes to reward and recognition, argues executive director of people and infrastructure Karen Brookes.“It is something that, ...
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OpinionProfessor Alex Bryson: Has the pandemic changed how to motivate employees?
Debate on how to motivate employees goes way back. Employers have two sets of tools in their toolbox. The first are pecuniary rewards, so beloved by economists, for extrinsic motivation: more money, and linking pay to performance can deliver greater worker effort if designed properly. The second are the non-pecuniary ...
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ArticleMultiplex adopts flexible working for UK staff
International construction contractor Multiplex has introduced a new flexible working initiative in the hope that it will improve gender balance within the business.The policy, dubbed Multiplex Flex, will provide its 825 members of staff in the UK with different options for flexible working. This will include early finishes on Fridays, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 26% of workplaces unaffected by the menopause
According to new research, 26% of employers believe their organisation is either not affected by any employee having menopause-related health conditions or does not have any staff of menopausal age.The findings, undertaken by Opinium on behalf of digital health and wellness platform Peppy, also highlighted that 32% of companies think ...
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ArticleDFS introduces staff menopause guidelines
Furniture retailer DFS has launched new menopause guidelines for employees to encourage supportive conversations around the subject on World Menopause Day (18 October).According to the business, which employs 4,000 people, it will provide staff and their partners with a range of supportive tools and materials. They will have access to ...
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ArticlePRS for Music hires head of inclusion and experience
PRS for Music has announced that Colin Campbell-Austin has been appointed as head of inclusion and employee experience as of this month (October).Reporting to chief people and transformation officer Suzanne Hughes, and supported by a newly created diversity and inclusion and culture coordinator role, Campbell-Austin will assist with the equity, ...
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Article64% of staff have experienced burnout or fatigue
New data has found that almost two-thirds (64%) of employees have experienced burnout or fatigue.Research carried out for mental health clinic Pam Wellbeing’s Health at work report explored the issues most undermining employee health, as well as what they want and need to stay healthy. The nationwide survey found that ...
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OpinionJeff Fox: The future of total reward and what businesses need to do today
Over the past 18 months the world of work has changed immensely. The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has altered not only our patterns of working, but also the expectations employees have of their organisations.The workforce has adapted to become more agile and flexible, but in order for employees to stay engaged, ...
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AnalysisShould employers use total reward to attract and retain the talent they need?
Need to know:Money is no longer the deal-breaker when it comes to hiring and keeping talent. Post-pandemic, employees are seeking a more holistic rewards package.A total rewards strategy must align to a firm’s unique strategic objectives and the broader employee experience.All areas of benefits can and should be promoted, and ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: A totally rewarding approach to benefits
As our to Total Reward Week, in association with Aon, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic forced many organisations to make difficult decisions regarding their future. While some implemented ...
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Total reward can help attract and motivate staff in a turbulent job market
Under a total reward approach, all aspects of the employee experience are recognised, with focus given to non-financial rewards alongside pay and those perks with a monetary value. Examples of the non-financial elements making up total reward include access to career development training, freedom and autonomy, supportive line managers, recognition ...
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Case StudiesAdvanced adapts its total reward strategy to meet employee needs
Advanced is a provider of business software with 2,400 employees. As the UK faces The Great Resignation head-on, the organisation understands how important employee benefits and reward schemes are in making it an attractive prospect, not only for acquiring new talent, but also for increasing employee retention and satisfaction.Chief people ...
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Supplier articleWhy We’re Awarding London Startups £50,000 In Free Childcare
The current childcare crisis is affecting the competitiveness of every startup in the UK today. More childcare centers and nurseries have shut in London than in any other part of the UK. Throughout the pandemic, working parents–all too often women—were forced to leave full-time employment due to ...
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ArticleGlasgow refuse staff to strike due to pay row
Glasgow refuse workers have voted for industrial action during COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference as a result of a pay rise dispute with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).According to the workers, they will strike on 1-12 November, when more than 100 world leaders and around 25,000 delegates ...
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ArticleHotels.com offers $5,000 to relax in a bath
Something for the weekend: Do you love to soak your troubles away in a bath after a hard day’s work? Well, look no further, as hotel chain Hotels.com, conscious of the fact that tubs in hotel rooms appear to be dying out, has created the coveted position of a bath ...
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ArticleDiscovery Communications introduces pregnancy loss policy
Discovery Communications has launched a new pregnancy and baby loss policy to support its UK employees and to mark this year’s Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October).According to the organisation, which employs 1,200 people, the initiative acknowledges that baby and pregnancy loss must be met with a compassionate response in ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 8 October - 14 October 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 October – 14 October 2021 were: Kuoni launches hybrid working for head office staffEXCLUSIVE: BP creates innovative support for working carersHow do staff travel schemes vary around the world?EXCLUSIVE WorkLife research: 34% of SMEs have staff with mental health issuesGender pay ...
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Article46% of staff aged 35-54 are unaware of their retirement income
New data has revealed that almost half (46%) of employees aged 35-54 do not know how much income their pension will provide them with in retirement.Research by Invesco, Invesco Consulting, Maslansky and partners and Nest Insight looked at how simple changes to the use of language could help workers in ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Supporting World Menopause Day
With World Menopause Day taking place on Monday (18 October) and the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee due to report on its menopause in the workplace inquiry, now is an ideal time to look at what policies and provisions are already being offered in today’s workplaces.This week we ...