All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 986
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ArticleGovernment to launch review into mental health practices in the workplace
The government is to launch a review into mental health practices in the workplace as part of a wider package of reforms around mental health support.The workplace review will be led by Lord Dennis Stevenson, a mental health campaigner, and Paul Farmer CBE, chief executive officer at Mind and chair ...
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ArticleBritish Airways mixed fleet cabin crew strike in dispute over pay
British Airways (BA) mixed fleet cabin crew employees who are members of the trade union Unite are striking in a dispute over pay.Approximately 2,900 members are taking part in the 48-hour strike action, beginning from 7.00am this morning (Tuesday 10 January 2017) at the Unite offices at Heathrow.Unite members rejected ...
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Article24% provide staff with access to bereavement helplines
Less than a quarter (24%) of employer respondents provide staff with access to bereavement helplines through their employee benefits provider, according to research by MetLife Employee Benefits.Its survey of 110 UK-based HR professionals also found that 92% of respondents offer flexible working to support employees with a bereavement.The research also ...
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Supplier article
Learn how to increase benefits uptake and engage your employees
Employee engagement is a marathon, not a sprint. There are several building blocks to put in place, which can include initiatives like a discounts or reward and recognition platform, or a refresh of your internal communications strategy. There are always new ways to attract, engage and retain your workforce, and ...
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OpinionClaire McCartney: What aspects of financial wellbeing matter most to employees?
The twice yearly Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen Employee outlook survey of more than 2,000 employees investigates the key workplace issues from their perspective. For the first time, the latest autumn survey, published in November 2016, explored employee financial wellbeing, which we define as a state ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2017 entry deadline approaches
The deadline for entries for the Employee Benefits Awards 2017 is fast approaching.Submit your entries by 20 January to be in with a chance to gain recognition for your organisation's benefits achievements.The annual Employee Benefits Awards recognise best practice and innovation in the industry, celebrating benefits strategies that have made ...
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Article25% believe money worries affect their ability to do their job
A quarter (25%) of employee respondents with money problems feel that this affects their ability to do their job, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Close Brothers Asset Management.The survey of 1,817 adults also found that 41% of respondents believe that being rewarded ...
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AnalysisHow to boost employee motivation to aid retention in the new year
Need to know:Laying the groundwork for a motivation strategy should begin in December to help build momentum and excitement for the new year.January is a good time to promote benefits that focus on financial and physical wellbeing.Long-term goals should be broken down into shorter-term targets to bolster employee motivation.After all ...
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Article57% would wear an employer-paid fitness band at work to monitor their health
More than half (57%) of employee respondents would be open to wearing an employer-paid fitness band or similar device during working hours to help monitor their health and wellbeing, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its research, which is based on a survey of 1,249 working UK adults as part ...
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Combine extrinsic and intrinsic reward to create a tailored motivation strategy
There are a number of ways organisations can boost motivation. One is to use extrinsic rewards, such as pay. A simple example is that employees are motivated to sell more by being offered a financial incentive, such as commission.However, employees are only likely to change their behaviours if they value ...
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Case StudiesUKTV engages staff with annual business objectives to boost motivation
UK television broadcaster UKTV boosts employee motivation in January by engaging staff with the organisation’s brand identity and sharing leadership goals for the year ahead.Based in London, UKTV’s 270 employees understand how their individual roles contribute to the success of the business, with an organisation-wide cinema screening allowing staff to ...
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Article31% believe their employer does enough to support mental health and wellbeing
Less than a third (31%) of respondents say that their employer does enough to support employee wellbeing and mental health, according to research by workplace consultancy Peldon Rose.Its survey of 621 office-based employees also found that 37% of respondents feel their employer appreciates them, down from 44% a year ago.In ...
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Article55% will stay with an employer due to pensions provision
More than half (55%) of respondents who receive a workplace pension that will provide them with a comfortable retirement income say this is a key reason to stay with their current employer rather than look for a new position, according to research by Reed.Its survey of 2,129 UK employees also ...
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ArticleTechnological innovation and data analytics to be key focus at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will return in March 2017 to showcase future trends in the benefits and reward industry, and uncover new products and approaches that could ignite a cutting-edge reward strategy for the new year.The annual, one-day event will be held on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at Park Plaza ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 and 11 January 2017 were: Tribunal rules CitySprint courier is entitled to workers' rightsBritish Airways mixed fleet cabin crew strike in dispute over payGovernment to launch review into mental health practices in the workplaceRoyal Mail consults on closure of defined ...
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ArticleLouise’s lowdown: Employers step up on LGBTQ workplace policies
In December 2016, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation published the Corporate equality index 2017, which rates large US organisations on their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace policies and practices. Some 887 employers were rated in the index, with 517 of those achieving the top possible score ...
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ArticleMeditation bus helps London-based staff unwind during commute
Something for the weekend: With tube and train strikes this week wreaking havoc for London commuters, employees have been arriving at work stressed, frustrated and tired before even opening their emails. Sports clothing organisation Lululemon on the other hand has been seeking to restore the employee wellbeing balance by converting ...
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ArticleLevi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse gains living wage accreditation
Jamaican restaurant Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse has been accredited as a living wage employer.The restaurant will pay both permanent employees and third-party contractors who work at its Westfield Stratford City store the London living wage, which currently stands at £9.75 an hour.The living wage is a voluntary hourly rate that ...
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ArticleHealth Shield to acquire Prevent
Health cash plan provider Health Shield is to acquire health screening and occupational health organisation Prevent.The acquisition will provide Health Shield with further opportunities to grow within the employer health and wellbeing market, as well as broaden the organisation’s product offering and skills base.Both organisations' employer clients will be able ...
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ArticleCharlton Morris introduces unlimited holiday for senior consultants
Executive search firm Charlton Morris has introduced unlimited holiday for its senior consultants to help staff achieve a better work-life balance.The Leeds-based organisation is offering unlimited holiday to consultants who have been with the business for two years or more as a way to reward staff for their continued hard ...